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VALDEBLORE 06

ANES DE BLORE
Le Clôt - La Bolline
Tel +33 (0)6 88 47 19 70  Contact

Description
Hiking with a packsaddle donkey! Olaf, Ugolin, Pedro, Ponpon, Biscuit, Basile and the other donkeys of Valdeblore are on hand to help you discover of the Southern Alps and to carry your load!

Different routes have been planned out for all levels and ages. Ride and hike with a donkey from one hour and a half to seven days who will carry your backpacks and overnight bag.

A great, unusual and less tiring way of discovering some of the magnificent landscapes of the mountain as a family!

Each donkey is fitted with a rug, a packsaddle, bags and a tether. It can carry up to 40kg of goods and/or people!

A map will be given to you before the departure with advice for your hike.

Open: from 8.30am to 5pm everyday of the week from June to September

Prices:
Half-day: 30€ per donkey
Entire day: 45€ per donkey

Booking is advised for the longer hikes.

ANTIBES 06

MINI RALLYE DECOUVERTE - MINI DISCOVERY TREASURE HUNT
Accueil touristique du Viel Antibes, 32 Bd d'Aiguillon
Tel +33 (0)4 93 34 65 65
Fax +33 (0)4 97 23 11 11

Description
Between friends, with the family, alone, if you are the inquisitive sort, or love a challenge... come and take part in the discovery treasure hunt of Antibes.

A fantastic and fun way to discover the old town with your children with the help of questions, clues and enigmas that are hidden in the shops.

Your goal is to collect the greatest number of clues possible. But watch out, only the best will be rewarded!

Adults: each Saturday at 2:30pm
Children: from 7 years with an adult every Wednesday from 2:30pm

VALDEBLORE 06

PIQUE-NIQUE VALDEBLORE/COLMIANE

Tel +33 (0)4 93 23 25 90  Contact

Restaurant Drinks sold Picnic Car park Dogs on leads Pushchair access WC Leisure activities

Description
Come and discover this charming mountain village just over a 1 hour drive from Nice, perfect for a family day out with children of all ages.

Many different walking paths are near by and suitable for a gentle family stroll or a more energetic trek.

Begin with a picnic by a small lake, a short and easy10 minute walk from the car park. It is prohibited to swim but the surroundings are magnificent and you can take a ball to play with or go for one of the longer walks from this point.

For those who prefer having a proper toilet on hand rather than disappearing behind a tree, a public one is in the village a quick 5 minute walk away.

You can combine the walks with mini-golf and a go on the adventure playground, a pony ride or a bounce on a trampoline. The more energetic ones can drive a few minutes further to the starting point of the summer toboggan slope.

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PARCOURS DES PEINTRES - ARTISTS PATHWAY
Cannet - Menton
Tel +33 (0)4 93 37 78 78
PARCOURS DES PEINTRES - ARTISTS PATHWAY

Description
Open air culture for all! A Cultural treasure hunt from Cannet to Menton!

Discover the French Riviera in an original manner by way of the many painter's easels and paintings on show in 6 of the region's districts.

Follow in the footsteps of the world's greatest artists: Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Raymond Peynet, Chaïm Soutine, Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, Pierre Bonnard, Jean Cocteau...who all fascinated by the French Riviera decided to reproduce its beauty in paintings. You may admire copies of the original paintings in front of the view that inspired the artist.

Ideal for family days out, this artists' pathway will awaken both young and old to the beauty of art without having to enter a museum.

Find out more about where to go and what to find by looking at the above website or asking at your local tourist office.

FREJUS 83

RANCHE DU CAPITOU
+33 (0)6 98 10 85 74
Tel Zone du Capitou  Contact

Description
This ranch, open all year, is situated a 2 minute drive from Frejus Zoo, and organises pony rides, horse riding lessons, school holiday workshops and even kids birthday parties.

Pony rides from 2 years old: parents pull the pony on easy, sign posted trails surrounding the ranch - 8€/25 mins.

Pony outings from 4 years old: rides on docile ponies. Once the children have been tested to make sure that they can cope with a small trek, they are led by an adult on easy paths to a tipi where they will make beaded bracelets and Indian necklaces, have their faces painted and play tam tams. This is an original idea for a child's birthday party. Price: 15€/1hr trek.

Birthday Parties: Celebrate your child's birthday in an Indian setting which included pony rides. Parents must bring along the cake and birthday snack.

Tourist Treks: Head of the discover the surrounding Var countryside, either in the morning or the afternoon. Ideal for a family outing. Price: 15€/1 hr.

Riding School: Organises riding lessons on Wednesdays and during the school holidays.

NICE 06

PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS
Promenade des Anglais

Restaurant Drinks sold Picnic Car park Dogs on leads Pushchair access Wheelchair access Tea room Near to a play area Leisure activities On the beach

Description
The Promenade des Anglais is the ideal place to enjoy a family bike ride that is not too energetic! (Try to avoid July and August when it is very hot and crowded). A cycle track on the pedestrian part, with a fantastic sea view, leads you from the port to the airport.

You can either bring along your own bikes as car parking is easy or they can be hired from the shop Roller Station not far from the old town: 49 quai des Etas Unis - tel : +33 (0)4 93 62 99 05.

If you have young children they will love spending a moment on the beach throwing pebbles into the sea and you can take a break at the private beach Neptune Plage that has a kid's play area.

The Promenade des Anglais is also a good place for a stroll for kids scooters or roller skating.

ST AUBAN 06

COUL'ÂNE RANDO
Coul'ânes - Les Colettes
Tel +33 (0)4 93 60 43 96  Contact

Picnic Car park

Description
Located in Haute-Provence, up above Grasse, about a 1 ½ hr drive from Nice and Cannes, at an altitude of 1060 m, spend a day or more walking in splendid countryside with donkeys of Provence. You can either go alone or hire a guide who can show you the way and explain more about the nature you will see around you. There is one easy walk lasting up to 4 or 5 hours that can be done in one day and is ideal for children. You will be told all about the life and personality of your donkey before you set off - the donkeys can not be ridden all day but are there to keep you company and to help you to carry anything you may have bought with you. You can reserve an organic picnic before coming - 8€/adults / 6€/children under 10 years.
Donkeys may be hired for up to 7 days and various forms of accommodation are offered (look at our accommodation chapter). Prices are from 45€ for 1 donkey for 1 day.
Please note that there is a 40 minute walk from the car parking area to Coul'âne.
Suitable for children over 5 years and not pushchair friendly.

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