Provence Var Day Trips

Cherokee Air Odyssey: Sight seeing flights in 6-seaters over the Cote d'Azur in small planes leaving from Cannes, Mandelieu and St Tropez air fields.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 52 25 94 / 06 09 56 06 54 Fax: 04 94 52 25 94

Cloitre de la Cathedrale de Frejus: The cloister of the cathedral of Frejus, built in the 12th-13th centuries. Open all year round, except public holidays. Guided visits available in English if reserved in advance. At 48 rue du Cardinal Fleury, in Frejus (83).
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Tel: 04 94 51 26 30 

Coudou Parc: Adventure and activity park for children and adults. Rope bridges, rope ladders. Opening hours vary, check the park web site for details and prices. Limited English spoken. At 34 Rue de la Republique in Six Fours les Plages (83).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 63 77 02 06 Fax: 04 94 34 65 36

Isle de Porquerolles: Island reached by ferry from Hyeres. No motorised vehicles on the island. Visitors can hire bikes. Restaurants, beaches, fort and shops.
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La Pouncho: A company offering boat trips and private excursions around the peninsular of Saint-Tropez (83). Historical commentary available in English. Please see the website for excursion options.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 09 50 60 72 / 04 94 97 09 58 Fax: 04 94 97 09 58

Les Bambous de Mandarin: Exotic bamboo park with over 80 varieties of bamboo plants. Guided tours in English. Also shop selling bamboo furniture. Open on Saturdays and the 1st Sunday of every month from Easter to November. At Montauroux (83).
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Tel: 04 93 66 12 94 

Luna Park: Leisure park and Fun fair, as well as a brasserie and two golf courses on site. At Gassin in the Golf of St-Tropez. Open in the evenings during summer from 20:30 to 2:00.
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Tel: 04 94 56 48 39 

Maison des Papillons: The Butterfly Museum is the former home of the photographer, JH Lartigue. It houses a huge collection of butterflies, and some family photographs. At at 9 Rue Etienne Berny in Saint Tropez (83).
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Tel: 04 94 97 63 45 Fax: 04 94 97 24 40

Provence Parapente - Tandem Flight: Discovery paraglider flights in Provence, accompanied by experienced pilot Pierre, who also speaks English. Take off from Bargemon or Mont Lachens in the Haut Var, with views to the Verdon gorge and Antibes. No experience necessary (83).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 20 64 49 61 

Provence Sightseeing Cote d'Azur: Saint Tropez company organising sightseeing tours in delux airconditioned mini-bus with English speaking guide. Also airport transfers, events, private parties and VIP service for the Provence, Cote d'Azur area. Contact BP 61F in Cogolin (83).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 07 05 52 82 Fax: 04 94 54 63 65

Tropical Birdland: Unique collection of exotic birds and rare plants. Open all year (dogs not allowed). At Route de Valcros in La Londe (83).
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Tel: 04 94 35 02 15 

Var Tours: Coach tours throughout the Var with various coastal pick up points. Based in Cogolin. Can be booked a most costal Var tourist offices.
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Tel: 04 94 54 78 91 / 06 12 73 43 70 

Village des Tortues: Tortoise sanctury for the protection of local and international varieties of tortoise. Information boards at each enclosure in English and German. Guided tours available. Open March to November, 9:00 to 19:00. At Quartier les Plaines in Gonfaron (83).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 78 26 41 Fax: 04 94 78 24 27