ACTIVITIES
PROVENCE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Ride horses along back trails, paddle canoes down a scenic river, swim in our pool or dive right into the Mediterranean, Provence Paradise is in the center of it all!
Links below will direct you to a range of local services (whose owners have long-standing relationships with Provence Paradise) that can organize a variety of tailored experiences like challenging bike trips, guided tours through local vineyards and historical sites, specialized cooking classes, as well as new adventures for children eager to explore the area and have fun.
These adventures of course can also include more leisurely poolside moments of enjoying the sunset with a refreshing cocktail or glass of rosé to savor the day.
Come to Provence Paradise to discover new corners of Provence and re-awaken your senses. Please click here to download links with contact and booking information.
Historical Sites
Near Provence Paradise, you can explore the ancient Roman architectural gems like Glanum, (pictured), Pont du Gard aqueduct; as well as carefully preserved Roman amphitheatres at Orange, Vaison-la-Romaine, Arles and Nimes; to more recent sites like the fortresses at Les Baux de Provence and along the Rhone at Beaucaire and Tarascon, in addition to the magnificent Papal Palace/ Palais des Papes in Avignon. All these ancient sites are yours to discover!
Horseback Ridings
Riding stables close to Provence Paradise offer horses for all ages and levels of experience. Paths wind through the Alpilles mountains with beautiful scenery in every direction. A Beginner? No worries! Groups of beginners are accompanied by an experienced guide and in the summertime, children can be enrolled for daily morning classes. This activity is very popular with families who stay for two or three weeks in our hamlet.
Bike Rental
Here in Saint Rémy you can bike along the old railroad right-of-way and hardly see a car, just the quiet of old farms and streams that wind through fields. We can help you make rental arrangements for bikes, helmets, pedals and detailed maps that guide you towards cross-country trails or along calm and picturesque back roads.
Zip-Linings
Amazing fun for everyone! Two nearby zip-lining sites offer courageous kids (and adults) the opportunity to be off the ground and in the treetops. There are various paths for different levels of skill and experience, and security is maximized with supervision for your safety and enjoyment. Escape into the trees for a memorable afternoon of fun and adventure.
Regional Wine Tour
There are fine wineries (red, rosé and white) in all directions of Saint Rémy de Provence! You chose the day and region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacyeras, the Luberon Valley, Les Baux de Provence, and Le Gard and then enjoy a private tour with organized transportation accompanied by a knowledgeable and cheerful wine expert. Alternatively, you are welcome to explore the local wineries on your own – we have maps and suggestions.
Cocktail Hours
Ahh the way to savor the end of a beautiful day in Provence – sending the sun off on its journey with a celebratory rosé. At PROVENCE PARADISE the iced bottles and big "balon" glasses come out by the pool in the late afternoon. It’s a quiet time to connect with the other guests to exchange experiences and travel ideas. After all, who knows better what excursion to suggest for tomorrow than someone who has recently been there?