FAMILY HOLIDAYS

Chock-full with shows, adventures, sports and games!

A host of activities are available with departure from Gréoux: nature escapades, adventurous capers, regional discoveries, animal farms, recreational and educational visits, parks, gardens, etc.

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• A SPORTING LIFE

  

  Mountain bike riding, hiking, horse-riding...
  

  
  

  GREOUX-LES-BAINS
  

  Mountain bike rides for beginners, intermediate and advanced cyclists: mountain bike rides are organised by Stéphane, the bike guide for the Tourist Office during the summer and available on demand during the rest of the year. Information: 04 92 78 01 08
  
  Horse-riding centres: a good way to spend a memorable holiday in Haute-Provence. Activities and rates on demand
  Aurabelle, route de St Julien: 04 92 78 84 14
  Château Laval, route de Valensole: 04 92 78 08 16
  Domaine de Bagatelle, route de Vinon: 04 92 77 66 27
  
  Special family hiking trip: looking for beavers! The Verdon is not only a river but also the living quarters for the beaver, one of the most symbolic rodents. You’ll be shown how to seek out the signs of its presence, recent traces and much more.
  
  Family promenade: 2-hour walk. Different walks organised on a monthly basis Free – 12 years old. Gréoux-les-Bains, Tel: 04 92 78 01 08.

  Rock climbing, paragliding… The Verdon Natural Park is home to a host of activities. Get ready for an adventurous moment leaving from either Moustiers or Quinson. Check out the Verdon Practical Tourist Guide for more information.
  

• AMUSING TIMES WITH ANIMALS

  

  Great ideas for ways of discovering the fauna
  

  
  

  GREOUX-LES-BAINS

  This ‘safari’ park spread over 12 hectares is specially devoted to a collection of surprising, funny and sometimes charming pets from all over the world. There are more than 250 animals. Open all year round, 10 am – 7 pm. €6 per person (free for children under 3) Tel: 04 92 78 88 25

  IN THE VICINITY
  

  6 km from Gréoux-les-Bains: This ostrich farm in Valensole (Alpes de Haute Provence Department) is open to visitors. See what an ostrich looks like up close during a visit by the owner. There are about 50 ostriches and a nursery. Domaine de Mitente, Route de Gréoux. Info: 04 92 78 10 82
  

  13 km from Gréoux-les-Bains: This ‘live’ bee museum in Valensole (Alpes de Haute Provence Department) organises bee hive visits dressed in beekeeper clothes. You’ll find interesting documentation, historical photos and equipment for all ages. Route de Manosque. Tel.04 92 74 85 28
  
  39 km from Gréoux-les-Bains: The Bas Chalus farm in Forcalquier (Alpes de Haute Provence Department) lets you get close to a number of farm animals and even watch a cow milking session.  Route de Niozelles. Admission fee payable (booking required).  Duration: 3 hours. Tel: 04 92 75 05 67 or www.baschalus.fr
  

  
  

• A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

  

  Family outings
  

  
  

  GREOUX-LES-BAINS

  There are three shady parks (Oliva, Morelon and Thermal) perfect for games and outdoor activities with the whole family. You'll find several playgrounds along the Verdon banks (access via the rue des Eaux Chaudes) and scattered throughout the Morelon park.

  IN THE VICINITY

  15 km from Gréoux-les-Bains: Walk around the Vannades lake in Manosque (Alpes de Haute Provence Department).
  Whether on foot, on bike, in a stroller or on a tricycle... this easy promenade is a great way to spend a relaxing moment with your family. The tracks running alongside the lake goes full circle, taking up to one hour at a leisurely pace. You'll find picnic tables all around the lake so don't forget to bring a lunch basket.
  You'll find playgrounds for toddlers and volley ball grounds for big kids at heart. Open all year round

• A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES

  

  For budding adventurers !
  

  
  

  ADVENTURE PARKS IN GREOUX

  CANYON PARK: Dare a big adventure monkeying around at the top of giant trees in the heart of a 20-hectare forest. There are monkey bridges, gangplanks, Tarzan jumps and giant zip lines (flying foxes). 80 workshops. Suitable for ages 3 to 79.
  On the road to Valensole at the Château Laval estate. Advance booking is recommended. Call 06 08 61 60 30 - More information on the Canyon Park
  

  VERDON AVENTURE: Muster up all your courage and test your agility in the adventure park in the trees. Different trails for all levels of ability.
  The park is located between Vinon and Manosque. There is a snack bar on site. Payment by credit card is not possible. Tel: 06 89 98 69 29.More information on the Verdon Adventure Park