from your base at a Sanctuary of peace and beauty

The Verderet ponies - Les Bouillerettes, Ste Maxime.

Maxim'Ostrich, rearing and breeding, Ste Maxime.

The Thalasso Institutes in St Peire.

Create your own perfume at Galinard’s, in Grasse.

Face to face with extinct species, bison, Przewalski horses etc., Domaine du Haut Thorenc, Route des Châteaux in Thorenc (overlooking Grasse).

Tortoise village and Repenti gardens, the largest cactus garden, in Gonfaron..

Domaine du Rayol, world landscapes, in Le Rayol-Canadel.

Sharks, dolphins and killer whales… sensational! Marineland, Antibes.

The tropical bird garden in La Londe.

Discover Monaco’s maritime museum!

Le Faron Zoo, big cat breeding, Toulon, at the top of Mont Faron.

A romantic fairy-tale land 70 m underground: the dark Baume caves, St Vallier de Thiey, 20 mins from Grasse.

Le Saut du Loup waterfalls, Le Loup Gorges, via Vence.

Wolves! ALPHA scenic park, St Martin Vésubie.

The crocodile farm in Pierrelatte.

Hot-air balloon rides to Roussillon and Gordes.

Out in the bright sunshine, Provence has superb terrain for vines. It's the famous "Côtes de Provence" appellation. Visit several wine estates within easy reach of Saint-Amour, where you can buy directly from the producer.