With the arrival of sunny days and summer, we have only one desire: to eat outside in the heart of nature. Nothing could be nicer than to get together as a family for a picnic on the Côte d'Azur.
Dishes to be prepared
12 pers.
15 min. of preparation, 25 min. of cooking
Easy
Cheap
4 pers
5 min. of preparation, 30 min. of cooking
Easy
12 euros
To get organized
| Do not forget in your basket | Activities! |
|---|---|
| The essential: the TIRE-BOUCHON | The werewolf: from 6 to 48 people from 10 years old |
| A good camera to capture this moment and share it | Guess what you eat (blindfolded): at least 2 people, from 10 years old |
| Your beach equipment: Towels, swimwear, sun creams... | A treasure hunt with Geocaching: Find treasures hidden by the community! |
| A pretty picnic tablecloth | Organize a themed picnic: Match your clothes and food to a time or a movie! |
| Cutlery and cups | |
| A garbage bag to leave nothing behind |
It is an ideal space of freedom for families! Consisting of protected natural environments and areas dedicated to activities, the Base Nature allows you to spend a pleasant moment between young and old!
Nearby activities: Jet-skiing
Animals: allowed except on the beach
Access: a paid parking in season
Located in the heart of the Esterel massif, Lake Avellan offers a unique natural setting. Our suggestion: go to the top of Mont-Vinaigre to whet your appetite before your picnic by the waterside sheltered by the trees.
Nearby activities: Fishing and hiking
Animals: Authorized on a leash
Access: Easy, free parking
Discover the Calanque of Saint-Barthélemy and its idyllic setting at the foot of the Esterel massif. An ideal place to enjoy a picnic during a day swimming in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean...
Animals: Not allowed
Access: Some parking spaces along the road, walking access by stairs
The D-Day Beach is famous for its view of the Île d'Or. Take advantage of your picnic day to rent a kayak and tour this mysterious island surrounded by translucent water.
Animals: not allowed
Access: easy, free parking nearby
Located in the Esterel massif, the Pic du Perthus is a place not to be missed when you come on holiday on the French Riviera. Enjoy a unique view of the entire massif (In season, remember to consult the map of the opening of the massifs before going there)
Related activities: Commented hiking in the Esterel Massif
Pets: allowed on a leash
Access: Perthus car park
Etang d'Aubert, located in the Massif de l'Esterel, is a quiet and pleasant place. It is an ideal place for a picnic break near a water point where many water lilies can be found (from July to October). Accessible after a hike of about an hour.
Pets: allowed on a leash
Access: easy, parking Col de Belle Barbe
Located at the entrance to the Massif de l'Esterel, Lac du Grenouillet and its waterways offer you many shaded areas. Perfect for a cool break in the summer season!
Pets: allowed on a leash
Access: free parking in Belle-Barbe
Baumette Beach, located after the town center of Agay and in the direction of Théoule sur mer, is a magnificent beach in the harbour of Agay. Ideal for a picnic as a couple or with friends. You enjoy a swim in a beautiful setting.
Animals: not allowed
Access: free parking nearby
Enjoy a picnic with friends with one of the most beautiful views of the Roquebrune rock. Experience thrills with one of the many activities offered by Lake Perrin!
Animals: not allowed
Access: free parking
The Calanque de Bonne Eau is located on the path from the coast to Les Issambres. Take advantage of a family day to picnic with your feet in the water and discover the coastline.
Animals: not allowed
Access: easy, parking spaces
The guinguette is a space arranged on the banks of the Argens. A refreshment bar allows you to take salads and sandwiches or drinks and enjoy them on the surrounding picnic tables. The nautical base allows you to enjoy a kayak afternoon after your lunch break.
Animals: allowed
Access: easy, free parking nearby
Located in Puget sur Argens, this preserved green site offers a natural and peaceful setting under the pines. Take advantage of the many picnic tables at your disposal to spend a pleasant moment with your family.
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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"
North of the A8 motorway, you will find the Pays de Fayence. Saint-Cassien lake, a real oasis of freshness in the Var, awaits you! Take a break at the Lake House before visiting the villages of Bagnols-en-Forêt, St-Paul-en-Forêt or Tanneron.
The city of Roquebrune-sur-Argens is the most westerly of the destination. It includes three districts: La Bouverie, at the foot of Gorges du Blavet; The village, overlooked by its magnificent rock, and Les Issambres, with its nautical activities by the sea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
