Sports and leisure activities Provence

A historical club on the Miramar harbor, recently taken over by the professional and very friendly Clément, welcoming all year long or almost all family customers of amateur and experienced divers (training courses up to MF1 and State Diploma). Located between Port-Cros and Porquerolles, the dives are usually held in the National Park, on the Gavinière site, or on the wrecks of the Grec and the Donator. In July and August, the "Aqualonde Experience" package is ideal for beginners.

Classified as "difficult", this hike takes 3.5 hours to complete, starting from the parking lot at the Groseau spring. Ten kilometers through valleys, combe Obscure and combe de Comentige, small passes, Austrian black pine forest and small meadows, sometimes going back in time. For example, with the imposing building you'll soon come across: a former plasterworks that operated from the ^18th century until the 1950s. On arrival, you'll pass the old Malaucène paper mill.

As far as religious history is concerned, there's the Piaud chapel, from which you'll return via the Way of the Cross, and on arrival you'll discover the Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame du Groseau. At the spring of the same name, classified as a remarkable heritage site, you can refresh and rest, as pilgrims have done since ancient times.

Of all the canoe rental companies, these are the nicest and they offer the most attractive and longest routes. We have tested it for you! Count 2 hours to cover the 8 km while taking a break in the small square halfway. The children love the small dams, a guaranteed sensation, but in complete safety! The return journey is by bus and your personal belongings are well protected in a waterproof container. You can choose between 2, 3 or 4 person canoes (with 2 young children for the last one). We provide you with life jackets.

What a funny name! The owners, Muriel and Jean-Pierre, are also beekeepers. The donkeys live with pigs and farmyards. The hikes are done off the beaten track with or without accompaniment. At its rhythm, the donkey carries children and picnic, motivates the walk and you follow it while strolling, discovering the flora. Muriel will give you all the advice you need to learn how to drive this affectionate animal. A nice family walk with the Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail in the background.

The tourist office organizes several hikes:

lou Rastelet circuit, starting from the Place de la Coconnière: on foot or by mountain bike. Green markings

notre-Dame-des-Vignes circuit, starting from the Place de la Coconnière: on foot or mountain bike. Blue markings

saint-Pierre circuit, starting from the place de la Coconnière, mountain bike. Red markings.

Finally, there is a tour of the village which starts from the Place Humbert II and takes you back in time, as the site was already known in prehistoric times.

Two pools 50 m and 25 m in a good child atmosphere and from the end of June: outdoor slides, footbath and bungalow with sale of drinks, ice creams. The aquatic centre, with its indoor swimming pool and outdoor play area, allows the Bollénois to spend pleasant moments of relaxation in the sun, on the lawn. Their children can have fun on the slides and other water games at their disposal, all in a very holiday atmosphere, near the palm trees and other bamboos. This area is an undeniable tourist asset.

The Tennis club of Avignon deserves itself. A small arrow indicates "TCA and restaurant le 7" just before the Magnaneraie in Villeneuve-lèz-Avignon. The path goes up, very steep. At the top a car park and the back of a restaurant in the middle of pines, squirrels and cicadas, calm reigns and soon you can see the first two well maintained clay tennis courts. There are 6 of them as well. Finally, three quick courts invite you to play on busy days.

A wide choice of formulas for beginners and experienced players for this green just a few minutes from the city centre. Lessons and annual fees for adults and children or young people under 25 years old, group or individual lessons, hourly or daily rates... A single motto: "The few difficulties offered by the course will be perfectly overcome by all golfers who know how to show humility". "A very wise motto, by the way... A shop and a restaurant await you to comfort you.

A square of artists offers an inventive concept to make contemporary art accessible to all. In présentoirs, you can find original works of thirteen artists in square formats. Small (13 x 13), medium (19 x 19), large (25 x 25) and 36 X 36. Very large (50 X 50, 80 x 80 and 1 m x 1 m). Each month, an artist's paintings are transferred to another shop and another artist will replace him. Six hundred artists are thus referenced. About stores in France, ten abroad, the formula is successful. If the work is not suitable for your interior, it is even possible to exchange it. Most: a service service for guests. This gallery of a new style really deserves a little detour during your next shopping trip.

Why this name for a pond that is no longer salty? It is because it was drained in the 19th century. But imagine that it was in the Middle Ages and that it was exploited. Today, it is mainly a reserve for birds. There are no less than 150 different species. It is a small walk to discover the biodiversity of the Vaucluse, particularly rich. The surroundings are therefore arranged so that visitors can enjoy the place while respecting the natural species that inhabit it. Visits are organized by the tourist office.

A family bastion of 10 hectares facing the garrigue gardoise which has been handed down from father to son since 1955. This accredited centre run by Jacques Roques and his wife Claude has impressive infrastructures - a 70 m long and 25 m wide indoor riding arena, an outdoor course with fixed obstacles, dressage and obstacle quarries - making it possible to pass all the obstacles of progression in this demanding discipline. Supervised by state-qualified instructors.

An original approach by César Magault, a state-certified sports educator, to help you discover the fauna and flora as you descend the Durance. He accompanies each group for an adventure along the water, another way of discovering the landscape and villages crossed, the fauna and flora. You will embark in canoes for 2 or 3 people. Kayaks are available for more experienced people. 2 courses, 8 km between Lauris and Cadenet for which it takes about 1h15 of navigation and 18 km from Lauris to Puy-Ste-Réparade for 3 hours of navigation.

This is the main beach of the town of Marignane. A pleasant 600-metre long beach offering lawns and sand. A supervised swimming area awaits you, as well as numerous facilities such as football and beach volleyball courts. The wind often blows here, making it an ideal playground for kitesurfers, windsurfers and water sports enthusiasts in the broadest sense. It is likely that the place will become a training ground for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The part delivered to the gliding enthusiasts is forbidden to swimming. Fitness area with a dozen devices free of access for the most sporty. A beautiful place to relax.

A former soldier and skydiving instructor, Jean-Christophe Gibert set up this ultralight club in 2013 to share his passion for flying, from baptism of the air to pilot's license and introductory flights. You'll soon catch the bug, because apart from the sporting discipline, flying like a bird over the emblematic landscapes of our region and looking down on the earth from above is a pleasure without equal. An aerial photography service and incentive packages are also available. A must with a flight over the ochres of Roussillon or the Baux de Provence.

The fishermen of Grillon manage the small rivers of the Enclave des Papes, in the north of the Vaucluse, an area entirely surrounded by the Drôme. The majority of these rivers are in first category fish, and totally reciprocal. To be noted on the commune of Grillon in the heart of the Enclave, the lake of Lez, a site particularly well adapted to many animations promoting fishing. Spills of overcrowded trout. No need to go there for a family swim, it is strictly forbidden.

Located 1 km south-east of the village, this is a very pleasant place to fish. It extends over 2 hectares. Of course, trout are the main attraction. On the shores of the lake, you can enjoy picnics and beautiful walks, as this is the starting point for hikes to the Gorges de la Nesque. A GR bridle path joins the GR9, taking you to the ^12th-century chapel of Saint-Michel, which is well worth the detour. In the gorges you'll discover a world like no other. Fields of lavender, Provence's blue gold, stretch as far as the eye can see.

Thinking of following in the footsteps of Stevenson, who linked the southern Massif Central to the Cévennes? Jean-Louis invites you to meet the donkey who could be your travel companion. The association owns 7 donkeys. You'll start by brushing the animal for a first contact. Afterwards, children can take the donkeys for a one-hour ride. You'll discover that donkeys aren't all that stubborn - it's just a question of trust. And donkeys are used to other audiences: they regularly visit schools and nursing homes.

Located inside the historic Halles d'Avignon market, Cuisine Centr'Halles opens its "doors" to immerse you in the heart of the market atmosphere, but not only... Every day, except Mondays, a lunch and cooking class are offered, and chef Jonathan Chiri is on hand. You start with a "guided" tour of the premises as you shop, then get down to business. Jonathan can also come to your home and prepare an aperitif, starter, main course and dessert. Don't forget to make a reservation.

The long walks are marked out in red and yellow. Prefer the blue ones if you are with small children. You will always have a beautiful view of the vineyard dotted with forests. The tourist office of Beaumes-de-Venise will give you maps, advice and more information about these walks. But always remember to check the weather forecast, thunderstorms can be fast and very violent. Put on good walking shoes, the paths are stony, remember to bring water, in summer the temperatures rise quickly.

Take a walk, but not during hunting season! The Combe de Canaud was once occupied by troglodyte populations. A hiking and interpretation trail of the Combe (available from the Mairie and the Bédoin tourist office) has been created by schoolchildren. The trail is well laid out, with sketches of the local flora, sheepfolds, a cave and the old basin that used to capture the village's water. Walking shoes and water bottle recommended.

The route offers three loops totalling 25 km. There are no major difficulties, and it's sure to delight nature lovers. Following the coloured markers along the back channel, you first enter the land and then the undergrowth, which leads you to the Villeneuve dam. Cross the dam, pass the campsite and follow the markers or signs along the Rhône river back to the starting point, the Tour Philippe Le Bel. It's a refreshing and interesting stroll through water, vineyards, garrigue and diverse fauna.

This club, created in 1984, is open to all age groups and covers 4 hectares, benefiting from the exceptional environment of the island of La Barthelasse. From the first, essential and not so easy, step of riding to the ultimate one - such as jumping competitions, through gallop, cross-country or dressage - you are sure to climb the ladder well supervised. During the school holidays, courses are organised by the day or over several days.

This route is entirely dedicated to bikes and walkers, and follows the old railroad line. It runs from station to station, from Sarrians to Jonquières. It's especially popular with families on Sundays. It's so easy and flat, you'll even come across rollerbladers. Yes, trains don't like hills! And it's a safe bet that many of the local children have taken off their training wheels to get out and ride their bikes like grown-ups!

Located on the heights of Saumane, this 18-hole golf course offers a lovely 6,099-meter course. Surrounded by wooded hills, it offers magnificent views of the Luberon and Vaucluse mountains. The course, with its 38 strategically placed bunkers, is quite technical, making it a benchmark in the region. There's also spacious, well-equipped residential accommodation, a bar and a restaurant: L'Élégant.

For lovers of original hiking tours in the (large) south-eastern quarter of France, but also in the rest of France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and several other European countries: Chemins du Sud is the agency for you. Created more than twenty years ago by a former shepherd mountain leader, Nicolas Dessaux, it has been able from the outset to win the confidence of many hikers and also - and above all - to remain among the leading agencies based in the South of France.

From the village square, there are many looping footpaths. Some have a bit of a history. Such is the case of the chemin des Fileuses, named after the spinners from Cabrières d'Avignon who came to work at the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse wool mill. 5 km of sometimes narrow paths through garrigue and natural caves to the old quarries of Cabrières-d'Avignon. From the village square, cross the bridge towards Cavaillon, then take the Gordes tourist route to the youth hostel.

Here's an original way to explore the Cité des Papes: by canoe! Boats can accommodate up to four people. Departures are from the Île de la Barthelasse. With a few strokes of the paddle, you'll approach Avignon's famous Pont Bénézet bridge. As you paddle along, you'll be able to admire the city's historic monuments, which are even more impressive when seen from below. For a more natural outing, you can continue along the meandering Rhône river.

A leisure area, spread over 18 ha, developed on the water with a nautical area to enjoy the joys of swimming and an environment conducive to fitness. Are at your disposal: a sailing school, courses from 11 years old from April to October, supervised swimming in July and August. Guinguette, reception room, shaded terrace. A nice place to relax to spend the day, plan the picnic, the cap and the petanque balls.

Founded in 1947, the SNA is an institution in the heart of Avignon and one of the largest rowing clubs in France. It is not for nothing that it has won the title of "^1st French Club" several times. In addition to the competition, the management team offers introductory courses. You can try out different boats, from the "skiff" (solo) to the "eight", including the "two without coxswain" and the "four scull". Rowing is a sport that can be practiced at any age

This lowland river rises at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and flows into the Ouvèze after 32 km. It is the most regular of the department's small rivers. Its waters, long used to run mills (paper, flour and madder) and spinning mills, are now used for agriculture and leisure activities such as fishing and canoeing. The clarity and quality of the water, and its constant temperature of 13°C, make it a first-category river. Its waters have long been renowned for their trout.

"Tasting is a pleasure that can be learned" is an adage that the Wine School has made its own in order to share it with wine lovers and/or the curious, from the most novice to the connoisseur. To this end, the Wine School, in partnership with the Wine University of Suze la Rousse, offers themed tasting workshops throughout the year based on the AOCs of the Côtes du Rhône and the Rhône Valley. Full programme on their website. The training courses take place in a fun and educational way in a well-designed space, maximum 18 people.

Caroline worked in the cultural and sporting events sector, while Anouk was a psycho-educational teacher. Both mothers, they dreamed of a place where children could blossom: nature with all it has to offer. They pooled their skills to create a day-care center dedicated to 6-12 year-olds. All activities take place outdoors, in small groups according to age group: pottery, watercolor painting, building huts and feeders, treasure hunts, sensory hikes, giant hide-and-seek, pastry-making and cooking workshops. Taking care of yourself, nature and others is a wonderful lesson in life.

Stéphane is passionate about photography, and the Luberon is his preferred location. He'll take you to some of the most beautiful spots in this unspoilt region for an introduction or advanced course in photography techniques. Stéphane will teach you all you need to know, whether you choose a half-day, 2 days or more, to master settings, shooting, composition, highlighting your subject and finding your style!

This park, located close to the Castellet racetrack, welcomes young and old alike. 400 workshops divided into 19 courses of different levels and progressive difficulty have been designed to provide maximum thrills. Two giant zip-line circuits are also available for thrill-seekers 25 metres above the ground: over a distance of 1,000 metres, you can zip-line down the forest! The Ludi Forest is open to children aged 2 and over, and features pedal go-karts, trampolines, slides and more...

This 3 km walk takes you through a land dedicated to wine since the ^13th century. In the ^18th century, vines became the only crop grown in the village. The village is surrounded by the Côtes du Rhône Cru Rasteau , awarded in 2010. You'll pass through a small wood and carpets of flowers, walk on a mosaic of clays that are all signs of quality biodiversity. You'll recognize the king of grapes, Grenache. Signs and flyers guide you along the trail. Back in the village, don't miss a tasting of the famous Cru.

To the east of the village, the Périgrine andPetit Défend localities are classified as Sensitive Natural Areas . The loop of this ethnobotanical hike opens and closes at Vénasque. With children, we stay connected and the walk becomes a treasure hunt, from beacon to beacon, installed on stones. You'll learn all about the plants, trees and shrubs that surround you, and about the Périgrine farm you'll be walking alongside. It takes 3 hours 30 minutes to learn all about the wig tree, Aleppo pine, common juniper, Kermes oak... At the top, you'll fall in love with the breathtaking view, from the Ventoux to the Dentelles de Montmirail, with the village of Blauvac perched on the side of the Giant. Then a zigzagging path leads down to the bed of the Nesque, known as Fonds de Nesque. The Défend ravine impresses before the steep and rugged ascent to Vénasque.

This lake is a godsend in the region. Supervised swimming, water sports activities, waterside picnics, children's games, snack bars, pedal boats and even a fishing spot - it's all here! In July, free, no-registration sports sessions are offered for all levels! On the program: muscular awakening, pilates, adapted cardio..

For meditation, around the lake or at the top of the Dune, a remarkable landscaped site offers visitors walking and discovery trails in a preserved natural setting. All year round, you can enjoy the variations with the seasons. From the heart of the reed beds, you can watch the ballet of kingfishers in the morning, the swallows that come to drink, the cormorants that dry their feathers on the Esplanade steps... On warm summer evenings, there's even an open-air cinema and sometimes a floating concert!

The club offers dives in the region's magnificent sites, with professional supervision and perfect knowledge of the sites. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the team is welcoming. The club also offers training courses such as Padi Advanced and freediving. The equipment is recent and of high quality. Customer reviews are mostly positive, highlighting the warm welcome, safety and quality of the dives.

An elastic jumping specialist since 1989, the team also offers you parachute jumps and jumps in freefall! Training for monitors is also organized.

Virevolte Danse is a dance school located in Aix-en-Provence. With over 30 years' experience, they offer a variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. For duo dances, they offer classes in Rock, Danses Sportives, Ballroom Dances, Salsa, Bachata and Argentine Tango. For solo dances, they offer classes in Latin Dance, Modern'Jazz, Cabaret, Classical Dance and Tap Dance. They also have a Yogalates class, which combines yoga and pilates.

La Vallée des Beaux Arts is a dance school located in Maussane-les-Alpilles. It offers courses in classical dance, theater, singing and English. The school is renowned for its rigor and discipline, but also for its friendly atmosphere. La Vallée des Beaux Arts also organizes workshops and special events, such as dance shows.

Le Thor is a town that offers a variety of cultural and artistic activities. Among them, Sonograf offers dance classes for all levels. Le Sonograf also organizes dance events and shows for the general public.

Venasqu'Anes is a company offering donkey rides in Venasque, in the Monts de Vaucluse. The donkeys are certified by the national stud farms and are qualified for leisure activities. They can carry up to 30 kg of luggage or a small child. A donkey trek can accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Routes are adapted to the participants and a map is provided. Departures are from Venasque, at 316 Chemin de Chinardon. Tours can be adapted at extra cost. Tours are available from 9am to 5pm, with arrival requested half an hour before departure.

Water Glisse Passion is a water ski club located in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the town of Les Issambres. They offer a range of water sports activities including water skiing, wakeboarding, baby skiing, towed buoys, no-licence boat hire and pedalo hire. The watersports center has been awarded the Famille Plus label, which means that it offers activities suitable for families and children aged 3 to 12, supervised by qualified staff and using appropriate equipment. Cash, credit cards and vacation vouchers are accepted.

Calissone is a fabric store located in Aix-en-Provence. It offers a wide choice of fabrics, haberdashery, patterns, books and creative kits. The store also offers services such as in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery throughout France and Europe. Calissone also offers a click & collect service in Aix-en-Provence.