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9 thrill activities to try on the French Riviera

Do you love adrenaline and thrill? this article is made for you! There's nothing like a big thrill with friends to enjoy summer! From the extreme to the most conventional, from jet-ski to speedboat, here is a selection of activities in our region.

1. Drive a buggy ! 

Activity available in the Esterel 

 

activité buggy
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The buggy... What is it? Imagine a mix of a kart and a quad with iron protection bars and the motor of a 4×4... Do you visualize? Are you ready to drive it ? In the forest or by the sea, become the pilot for one day of these cars, it’s perfect to live real sensations while enjoying the landscape.

 

Price: 6 offers from 65€ (price for 2 people)

Ideal for: Bachelorette party, outings with friends, birthdays....

Places: Var: Agay, Saint-Raphaël

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2. Visit creeks and island in speed boat

Activity available in the l'Estérel

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If you were thinking of taking a boat for a leisurely stroll along the coast, you've taken the wrong boat! Hang on well in this boat that will take you on a discovery trip to the Esterel, Saint-Tropez or the Lérins islands, alternating between speed peaks and zigzags in the water! Your skippers are there to give you all the stories about each stop, Don’t forget the aperitif to end the day royally! Fun, comfort and safety guaranteed!

 

Prices : From 45€ onwards (price per person - 2h30)

Ideal for : Bachelorette party, outings with friends, couples, birthdays....

Place : Saint-Raphaël, Agay

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3. Climb the Red Rocks of the l'Esterel

Activity available in Saint-Raphaël and Mercantour

activité Via Cordata au Dramont

Go on top of the rocks of the Esterel! Several variations of this sport are available to you: the aerial routes combine climbing, hiking and abseiling. The via Cordata will allow you to enjoy the sensations of climbing without leaving any mark of your path. In all cases, you can admire wonderful panoramas and reach inaccessible places by traditional means…

Prices: 35€/pers. (Special rate Experience Côte d'Azur)

Ideal for: Bachelorette party, couples, friends....

Places: Saint-Raphaël and Mercantour

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4. Towed buoys and Wake Board: fun and gliding

Activities available in the east of the Var

Ready for take-off? In a buoy, jet-ski or wake-board, let yourself be towed by a boat and try to hold on as long as possible without falling into the water! Sitting on a buoy or standing on your skis, you're in for a real rodeo at sea! Whether you're with friends or family, these towed activities are the perfect way to have a good time, laughing, relaxing and enjoying all the thrills!

Prices: 13 offers from €15
Special Côte d'Azur Experience price
Ideal for: special events, with friends, couples, families, birthdays...
Locations: Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Agay, Saint-Raphaël

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5. Take to the skies in a microlight for a 360° view

Activities available in Fréjus

 

Take to the skies in a microlight! Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience! Admire a fantastic panorama over the Mediterranean! Take to the skies for a 15-minute initiation.

Price: from €150
Solo flight
Location: Fréjus

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6. Canyoning : Des sites exceptionnels en pleine nature

Activité disponible dans le Mercantour et les Gorges du Loup

Thrills, sport, nature... In short, an exceptional day awaits you during your canyoning day. As you make your way through the gorges, you'll be put to the test with fun descents that include lots of jumps, abseiling and natural slides (not compulsory). Whether you're a beginner or a keen sportsman, the joys of canyoning are just waiting for you!

 

Prices: 11 packages from €38. Special Côte d'Azur Experience price
Ideal for: Family get-togethers, couples, friends, birthdays...
Locations: Gréolières, Gorges du Loup, Valberg, Mercantour, Breil-sur-Roya, Estéro

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7. Goutez aux joies de la vitesse en Jet-ski

Activité disponible dans les calanques de l'Estérel et Villeneuve-Loubet

In free flight, alone or in pairs, pilot your jet ski along the Côte d'Azur coastline. Speed and a feeling of freedom guaranteed! Your instructor will take you to the turquoise coves and give you all the advice you need to become an exceptional jet-ski pilot. You'll take away with you a superb souvenir of the most beautiful seaside landscapes in the Var and the Alpes Maritimes.

Price: 20 offers from €50 (Price per person - 20 minutes)
Ideal for: Bachelorette party, couples, friends, birthdays...
Locations: Var : Agay, Fréjus, Saint-Aygulf, les Issambres

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8. Fly over the sea in a parasailing parachute

Activity available in the Var

Soar over the sea in a parasail towed by a boat for guaranteed thrills! Take to the skies on the Côte d'Azur! Have you always dreamt of admiring the sea from the sky? Now's your chance!
Parasailing flights for 1, 2 or 3 people are available, with a breathtaking view of the bay and unique sensations guaranteed!

 

Price: from €55
Ideal for: Bachelorette party, couples, friends, birthdays...
Locations: Fréjus and Saint-Maxime

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9. E-foil : glissez sur l'eau sans avoir besoin de vagues

Activité disponible à Cogolin et à Cannes

Set off on an efoil adventure on the sea or lake! The efoil, or electric foil, is a board with a mast attached underneath to help you take off and feel like you're flying on water! As the name suggests, electricity gives you speed and you don't need to be towed on a boat. You're free to learn the electric foil at your own pace and try to stand up, fly away and pick up as much speed as you can. It's a water sport that takes a bit of practice, but one you won't want to miss!

Price: €150
Ideal for: special events, couples, friends, birthdays...
Location: Cogolin and Cannes

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The Pays de Fayence (Fayence district) has many great provencal villages. All of them have a particularity such as the view from Mons or the artistic streets of Tourrettes. Do no forget to stop in Seillans that has the label of "Most beautiful village in France"

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Les Adrets de l'Estérel

Les Adrets de l'Estérel is a small town located at the extreme southeastern Var. Bordering the Maritimes Alpes, it is composed of large green forests. The town overlooks the bay of Cannes and has an exceptional view on the Lérins Islands and the Corniche de l'Estérel.

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Puget sur Argens

Puget sur Argens is a small village located in the middle of many wineries. Its commercial area, near the village, includes many shopping center. North of the village, the Bois du Defens give rise to several walks.

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Les Issambres

Welcome to Les Issambres, the district of Roquebrune-sur-Argens located on the coast. True paradise with its 8 km of beaches and creeks, this family seaside resort, already frequented at the time by the Romans, is located between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Fréjus-Saint Raphaël.

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Fréjus

Frejus, located halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is at the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Based on a sandstone buttress of the Esterel massif, the town dominates the valleys of Argens and Reyran. Frejus has the appearance of a small Provencal town whose new districts extend to the sea.

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Saint-Raphaël

65km from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, Saint-Raphaël is located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast is at the bottom of the great Esterel mountains. Saint Raphael, whose city center is by the sea, is divided into different neighborhoods that have all their characteristics and their personalities.

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