Paragliding school operating from Gourdon, a gorgeous hill top village located a few km inland from Antibes. Certified English speaking instructors. Very popular among the yachting community. Contact Eric.
Cell: +33(0)6 61 42 08 64
www.ascendance06.com

There are many great walking and hiking options around Antibes. Take the time to explore the lovely old town, and don’t miss the Château Grimaldi, the church of Immaculée Conception or the Commune Libre du Safranier with its flowery narrow streets.

Cap d’Antibes

Coastal path of Tirepoil: Gorgeous 2km hike around Cap d’Antibes peninsula, starting at Plage La Garoupe. Come back through the street of Cap d’Antibes and its luxurious mansions.

Cannes has miles of sandy beaches. Most of those bordering the Croisette are private and rent chairs and parasols.

There is also a long public beach stretched along Bd du Midi, just west of the Vieux Port, including plages du Midi and Les Rochers. 

Just behind Port Canto is L’Ecrin plage, great for snorkeling.

Croix-des-Gardes is a 200 acre hilly wooded park, situated less than one km from the Croisette, on the west side towards La Bocca. The access is free and several paths are made for hikers, with 6 belvederes offering magical views on the Bay of Cannes, its islands, the Estérel mountain and  the foothills of the Alpes d’Azur. It is also the place where the first mimosas were planted on the Cote d’Azur and in February, the whole area is covered by the fragrant blooming trees.  

Croisette Promenade is the world famous waterfront walk from the Vieux Port all the way to Port Pierre Canto and around Pointe de la Croisette. You may follow the waterfront all the way to Golfe Juan and Juan les Pins.

There is also a very nice coastal walk between the Port de la Napoule to the Port de la Rague,one km to the west. Stop in La Cambuse, right on the port, for a quick bite or a drink.

Paddy Warwick is one of the most highly qualified and sought-after personal trainers in France.

He specializes in truly impressive results. After an exhaustively comprehensive initial consultation, Paddy designs a completely tailored programme using a variety of disciplines to achieve your goals and cater to your preferences. Paddy’s knowledge base of training methods is very extensive and training can be as varied or as focused as you like – the whole process being thoroughly planned, yet constantly evolving.

Located close to the airport of Toulon-Hyères, about 35 km from the shipyards, this attraction offers several tracks and more than one hundred karts for adults or kids. They also have quads and can organize 'real' competitions with prize giving! One of the favorite attractions for crew in the shipyards, who organize races between yachts and the yard’s staff for everybody’s enjoyment! Closed on Mon and Tues, except during school holidays.
Tel: +33(0)4 94 38 76 99
www.speedkart.fr

Fantastic watersport centre run by ex-professional windsurfers Eric Thieme and Pascal Boulanger. Located on the famous spot of L’Almanarre beach. Equipment rental or classes from professional instructors for any level. Provide all the latest equipment; rental of kayaks and paddle boards. Onsite lovely beach snack, beach volleyball area. Showers and lockers. Open daily/year round. Sale of new and second hand gear. Apartments rental on the spot. Tel: +33(0)4 94 57 95 33 Cell: +33(0)6 07 29 81 56 (Pascal) [email protected] www.funboardcenter-almanarre.com

With its beautiful coastline lined by a number of coastal paths and its surrounding massifs covered in forest, the countryside of this region offers many options for sport lovers. 

Corbieres Beach at l’Estanque
Located just a few minutes easy drive west from the shipyards. Beautiful and unspoiled spot with crystal clear water. Sand and pebbles.

Plage de la Pointe Rouge
Located on the east side of Marseille is one of the most popular.
Several Calanques have sheltered sandy beaches.