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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons

Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime

This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer

Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.

Splashworld Provence, Monteux

Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux

This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.

A view of Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons

In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus

With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.

Royal Mougins Golf Club, Mougins

Royal Mougins Golf Course

Location
Mougins

Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.

Domaine de Manville, Les Baux golf course

Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux

Location
Les Baux-de-Provence

The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Tourrettes

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes

This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.

Lac de Sainte Croix, Pedalos

Lac de Sainte Croix, Gorges du Verdon

A really fabulous lake with excellent leisure facilities and watersports.

Tennis Club de Fayence

Tennis Club de Fayence

Four hard courts are available for hire at Fayence tennis club, which are floodlit for night time use. Private and group lessons are available and there are regular competitions.

Dolce Fregate Golf Club, St Cyr-sur-Mer

Dolce Fregate Golf Course, St Cyr-sur-Mer

The Dolce Fregate Provence golf course is located at Saint Cyr sur Mer. It is ideally situated at the heart of Bandol AOC vinyeards and olive trees, overlooking the extraordinary Mediterranean Sea.

Mont Sainte-Victoire

Mont Sainte Victoire

Location
Aix-en-Provence

This pyramidal peak features in over 60 of Paul Cezannes paintings. The light and the colours are a dream for artists, and non-artists can also enjoy the scenery via the lattice of walking trails that cross the mountain slopes.

Zoo de la Barben, Salon de Provence

Zoo de la Barben

Open throughout the year, the Zoo de la Barben features a wide range of animals, from mammals, birds and reptiles.

Caneton swimming pool, Sorgues

Caneton swimming pool, Sorgues

Location
Avignon

There are two swimming pools here - an indoor one for winter and outdoor one for summer.

Oxygene Parc Aventure, Vaison la Romaine

Oxygene Parc Aventure, Vaison la Romaine

Come with friends or family and enjoy a day of tree top adventures, climbing, zipwire, or try your hand at orienteering or maybe slacklining.

Montopoto Indoor Playground, Aix-en-Provence

Montopoto Indoor Playground

Montopoto is the largest indoor playground in France, ideal for bad weather days for children of all ages. Located in Saint-Cannat, a village 15km north of Aix-en-Provence, and is part of the same group that run the neighbouring outdoor park Village des Automates.

Golf Blue Green l'Esterel, Saint Raphael

Blue Green l'Esterel Golf Course, Saint Raphael

The golf course is situated near the famous Riviera resort of Saint Raphael on the outskirts of Cap Esterel.