Adventure playgrounds Outdoor activities for families activities

ROYAUME DES ARBRES (LE)
RD407
Tel +33 (0)4 94 74 34 67 / (0)6 86 45 32 21 / (0)6 86
Fax +33 (0)4 94 74 34 67
ROYAUME DES ARBRES (LE)  

Description
The Royaume des Arbres, with 200 adventure workshops and 10 adventure tracks is spread over 2 sites: Le Castellet in the Var and Charleval in Provence.

They allow kids (from 2 1/2 yrs and 90 cm tall) to experience the joys of Tarzan's life and adults to find a combination of sport and a beautiful and unusual outdoor experience.

Different levels are organised: kids, juniors, adults and sporty.

The parks are open all year except the Christmas week, every day during school holidays and on Wednesdays and at weekends the rest of the year. Open from 9am to 7pm in the summer and from 10am to 6pm in the winter

The Parc du Castellet with its 200 adventure workshops and 10 adventure tracks is located next to the famous Paul Ricard race track. It boasts 2 giant Tyroliennes of 250m & 150m long and 25m high.

The parc de Charleval has 120 adventure workshops and is very close to the public open air swimming pool. A joint pass is available in the summer so that you can enjoy both activities.

Le Royaume des Arbres also organises other adventure outings: caving for the 5's and over (Signe, Meounes, St Baume), cannyoning for the 6's and over (Alpes Maritimes, Ubaye, Haut Verdon) and cliff treks from 10 years (on the Cassis cliffs).

Look at their internet site for full details on the activity restrictions and advice: how many people you must be to take part, the price, the necessary equipment etc.

It is also possible to organise weekend outings staying in a gite

PROVENCE AVENTURE AURIOL
Chemin Saint-Francet
Tel +33 (0)4 88 13 54 90
Fax +33 (0)4 42 18 22 68  

Description
An adventure playground in the trees in a very large Alep pine tree forest in Auriol. You can enjoy three hours of activities on site from the age of 2 ½ years: there are 2 kids track for the 2 ½ 's and over and 2 for the 8's and over. There is a spider's web obstacle on the hardest track.

Open every day during the school holidays and at weekends at other times (open on weekdays upon request for groups of 10 and more people). Open from 9am to 8pm in the summer and closes at 7pm at other times of the year. Closed at Christmas.

Price: from 10€ for children and 16€ for adults.

We advise that you reserve before going.

PROVENCE AVENTURE
Base de loisir, Quartier Coua de Can
Tel +33 (0)4 88 13 54 10
Fax +33 (0)4 94 73 60 98  

Description
An adventure playground in the trees in Vidauban in the Var. You can enjoy three hours of activities on site from the age of 3 years: there is one kids track for the 3's and over, 2 for the 8's and over including the red one when you have to cross the Argens river on a 200m Tyrolienne. The park has a hotel of 1 km of Tyrolienne runways.

Open every day during the school holidays and at weekends at other times (open on weekdays upon request for groups of 10 and more people). Open from 9am to 8pm in the summer and closes at 7pm at other times of the year. Closed at Christmas.

Price: from 10€ for children and 15€ for adults.

We advise that you reserve before going.

RIVIERA NATURE PARCOURS AVENTURE
9001 chemin de la malle
Tel +33 (0)4 93 66 52 95  

Description
This family friendly adventure playground in the trees offers more than 45 games and has a magnificent view over the French Riviera. There are also ponies, donkeys and horses to be seen!

Special evenings will be organised every Thursday from 9pm to midnight where you will be able to dine in the trees! Reservations must be made in advance so that the minibus can come to pick you up from the car park area.

Opening times:
From January to April: Wednesday and weekend from 2pm to 6pm
Easter holidays: everyday from 10am to 6pm
May and June: Wednesday and weekend from 10am to 6pm
July and August: everyday from 10 am to 8pm
From September to November: Wednesday and weekend from 10am to 6pm
All Saints'Holiday: everyday from 10am to 6pm
December: Wednesday and weekend from 2pm to 5pm

Prices: under 10's - 10€, children over 10 - 16€ and more than 16 - 17€. Ask about family rates.

JARDIN DE CESAR ET LEONIE (LE)
721, chemin du Jas de la Paro
Tel +33 (0)4 94 45 11 43 / (0)6 86 87 82 36  

Description
At about 1 hr from Nice, the track is adapted for all from the age of 4 years. Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and on bank holidays and every day during school holidays, from April to October. Donkey rides and lovely walks. Also organises birthday parties for children aged 3 1/2 and over - the activities are taken care of but the parents must bring the refreshments.

SAINT-ETIENNE AVENTURE

Tel +33 (0)4 93 02 41 57

Description
Situated in the Mercantour Park there are various tracks for different ages from 6 years. Usually open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, every day from June to Sept. Min. height 1.20m required.

PEIRA-CAVA AVENTURES
Les Granges du Lac
Tel +33 (0)4 93 91 36 25

Description
At about 40 mins to the East of Nice, there are 12 activities on the children's track and 2 areas for adults. Usually open from 9am to 5.30pm, every day from May to October. Book in advance for Friday and Saturday evenings. Min. height 1.20m required.