Are you planning on renting a villa in Saint Tropez this summer with your family? If you have little ones or pre-teens travelling with you, it’s important to know beforehand what kid-friendly activities Saint Tropez and the surrounding area has to offer to keep them happy, healthy and most importantly……busy!
What are the best ‘kid-friendly’ activities in and around Saint Tropez?
While it’s true that Saint Tropez is renowned for its nightlife, beach clubs and A-lister visitors, it also has a number of kid-friendly activities in proximity which are very useful to know about when travelling with children. Here are our top picks for what Saint Tropez has to offer pre-teens and kids in the summer of 2021:
Take a day trip to an amusement Park, water park or zoo
A fun day full of rollercoasters, waterparks, dolphins and exotic animals is all possible during your stay! Here is a list of attractions in and around Saint Tropez that are sure to create memories your children will never forget.
Azur Park
This amusement park is the ideal place for children and adventurous parents alike, boasting over 35 attractions, a golf course and minigolf courses, and a restaurant in the heart of the action for when tummies begin to rumble. This is the perfect place to spend an entire day with children and is ideally located only 15 minutes from Saint Tropez centre!
Adresse: Carrefour de la Foux, 83580 Gassin
Hours: Open everyday from June 26 to September 5th 2021
Contact: +33 (0)4 94 56 48 39
https://www.azurpark.fr/en/home/
See more about tickets here – https://www.azurpark.fr/en/pass-cards/
Aqualand
In the heat of the summer, a waterpark can be the perfect place to spend the day with kids during your holiday! Aqualand has many locations in France and features some of the best water slides and water attractions in all of France. This is one of the best kid-friendly activities near Saint Tropez, offering a mini splash park for children, a relaxing wave pool and several extreme water slides for those more adventurous members of the family.
Adresse: Les Bosquettes – Route du Plan de la Tour, 83120 Sainte-Maxime
Hours: During the summer 10am – 6pm (season ends August 30th)
Contact: +33 (0)4 94 55 54 54
https://www.aqualand.fr/sainte-maxime/
Buy tickets here – https://tickets-saintemaxime.aqualand.fr/storefront/hotdeals/
Marineland
A day of sea life, swimming and splendour can be expected during a visit to Marineland in Antibes. Located approximately 1.5 hour drive from Saint Tropez, this immense attraction offers guests four parks in one; Marineland, Kid’s Island, Adventure Golf and Aquasplash.
Guests have the option of purchasing one ticket to access all attractions if they wish. A full day should be expected as there is a huge amount of exciting ground to cover!
Adresse: 306 Avenue Mozart, 06600 Antibes
Hours: 10am until 23:00 during summer months, compared to 18:00 or 19:00 the rest of the year. Check their website for specific dates and opening times.
Contact: +33 (0)4 93 33 49 49
See more about tickets here – https://www.marineland.fr/preparez-votre-visite/tarifs/
Aquasplash
The perfect place to cool down on the Cote d’Azur and one of the four attractions connected to Marineland. This adventure park near Saint Tropez can offer preteens thrills to delight and even scare! Its attractions include a relaxing ride down magic river for younger kids, or the whole family can get involved with a splash battle!
Adresse: 306 Avenue Mozart, 06600 Antibes
Hours: 10am until 23:00 during summer months, compared to 18:00 or 19:00 the rest of the year. Check their website for specific dates and opening times.
Contact: +33 (0)4 93 33 49 49
https://www.marineland.fr/parcs-marineland/aquasplash/
See more about tickets here – https://www.marineland.fr/preparez-votre-visite/tarifs/
Zoo Fréjus
Inaugurated in 1971 as the Zoologique and Botanic Parc of Fréjus, this is a beautiful place to take animal lovers. Experience animals as you have never seen them before in this oasis of flora and fauna.
Adresse: Le Capitou, 240 Rue Hubert Masquefa, 83600 Fréjus
Hours: June 1st until August 31st (10am – 6pm)
March 1st until May 31st & September 1st until October 31st (10am – 5pm)
November 1st to February 28th 10:30am – 4:30pm
Contact: +33 (0)4 98 11 37 37
Tickets can be bought at the entrance
Book a lesson
The summer holidays are a great time for children to improve upon a skill, and there are plenty of kid-friendly activities in St Tropez that allow children to learn in a fun environment.
During your Saint Tropez Getaway we can organise swimming, tennis and/or yoga lessons at your villa for children or teens. There are even sailing lessons available for the more courageous ones! Be sure to request this in advance to ensure availability of local professionals. Contact us for more information.
Enjoy a kid-friendly beach
As far as choosing the best beach club, each one has its own style and vibe. However, some are more suitable for kids than others. Here are the top beaches to be sure to visit with your little ones.
L’Orangerie – Great family atmosphere and features the beach, a restaurant and a shop
Adresse: Chemin des Tamaris, 83350 Ramatuelle
Hours: 7 days a week (10am – 10pm)
Contacts: +33 (0)4 94 79 84 74
http://www.plage-orangerie.com/
La Cabane Bambou – Relaxed, kid-friendly beach club
Adresse: Route de Bonne Terrasse, 83350 Ramatuelle
Hours: 7 days a week (10am – 12am)
Contacts: +33 (0)4 94 79 84 13
https://www.maisoncabanebambou.com/
Tiki Beach – Family-friendly with a fun, young and international team
Adresse: Route des Tamaris, Parking de la Matarane, 83350 Ramatuelle
Hours: 7 days a week (9am – 11pm)
Contacts: +33 (0)4 94 79 75 76
Tahiti Beach – Exclusive and peaceful beach with a beach, restaurant and hotel
Adresse: Quartier du Pinet, 1153 Route de Tahiti, 83350 Ramatuelle
Contacts: +33 (0)4 94 97 18 02
Enjoy nature at a park or garden
Plaine des Maures Natural Park & Tortoise Reserve
This natural park is situated approximately 40 minutes drive from Saint Tropez and is renowned as the first natural park in the Var. It is overflowing with lush flora and fauna and boasts magnificent views and landscapes. There are several hikes to enjoy and if you are lucky you can even spot a Hermann’s tortoise! This nature park is part of a national action plan to preserve this beautiful creature’s natural habitat.
Adresse: La Garde Freinet, 83680, La Garde Freinet
Contacts: +33 (0)4 83 95 81 90 or +33 (0)6 40 82 18 54
http://www.reserves-naturelles.org/plaine-des-maures
Le Rayol Garden
A one of a kind Mediterranean garden featuring not only remarkable contemporary landscapes covering seven hectares of land but also a rich history where the land bore witness to several changes along the Provencal coast during the 20th century. This is a peaceful and information packed location to enjoy with your children.
Adresse: Domaine du Rayol, 7 avenue des Belges, 83820 Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Contacts: +33 (0)4 98 04 44 00
https://www.domainedurayol.org/en/
What does Saint Tropez have to offer pre-teens specifically?
If your pre-teen is looking for some adventure under the sun, there are a multitude of different options for them to take advantage of in Saint Tropez! Activities such as paddleboarding, jet skiing and kayaking or canoeing are all available along the golden beaches of Saint Tropez.
During the peak season in Saint Tropez (June, July, August) many activities and lessons can get booked up very quickly, so book in advance to assure your child or teen’s spot. Let us know what you would like to book and when, we will take care of the rest!
The sunny days, sandy beaches and multitude of different sites and activities make Saint Tropez the perfect place to rent a holiday villa for your family!
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