Château Laval, a haven of peace in a magnificent setting.
The team at Domaine de Chateau Laval has designed a variety of outdoor activities, entertainments and sports, daytime and evening, specially adapted to suit all tastes and desires !
For the sporty : archery in the woods, multisport terrain, football grounds, beach volleyball court, gym and aqua gym classes, boulodrome, outdoor pool (open from May to September), 3 tennis courts, 9 hole pitch and putt golf course and riding stables (at the Domaine, extra charge and must be booked). The canyon park (ropes course in the trees) will delight old and young alike: 13 workshops for children and 3 trails for adults supported by qualified staff, and during the school holidays a daily sporting challenge. The trails will allow you to make progress in complete safety on monkey bridges, zip line rides, Tarzan swings and log bridges. Special rates reserved for children and guests of the Domaine de Chateau Laval.
For the curious : Get out and about and explore this magnificent region with 3 excursions run each week by the hotel including a trip to see the museum of prehistory at Quinson, the lake at Esparron, Moustiers Sainte-Marie, the Priory at Salagon, Forqualquier ... and other excursions such as Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Colorado Provencal, the Gorges de Verdon, the lake at Sainte-Croix, the sunken valley.
*extra charge
For well-being enthusiasts : Do you need to recharge your batteries and have a little ‘me time’? Vacances Bleues invites you to take a well-being break, where relaxation and pleasure are the key words. Several different options are available (with extra charge):
Do you prefer water sports ? Spend a sunny day swimming with your family or take a boat trip on the lake at Esparron and Ste-Croix-du-Verdon near Gréoux-les-Bains .
Many other water sports are available: sailing, windsurfing, electrical boats, canoeing, kayak, rowing, white water sports, etc ....
The Gorges du Verdon are unique in Europe and are one of the must-see attractions of Provence.
The Information Kiosk has a large number of brochures to help you plan your timetable: walks, visits, shows, local events and excursions in the surrounding region. A ticketing service is also available. Every week, a selection of introductory outings and guided tours are programmed (extra charge). You can take part in a Nordic Walk (a vigorous walk with poles lasting a half day).
The Gorges du Verdon
This immense and magnificent gorge straddles two French departments – the Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence. The gorge consists of gigantic limestone cliffs and was formed as a result of erosion by the river Verdon.
It was really only discovered at the turn of the last century but since then has attracted and fascinated numerous visitors ... it certainly is an impressive sight! Set in the middle of protected countryside, rich in fauna and flora, the vistas are vertiginous. The villages nestling on the edge of the ravine have all the charm of Provencal villages from times past, they will give you a warm welcome and have many activities to offer you thanks to the wonderful natural setting in which they have the good fortune to find themselves ...
The Regional Nature Reserve of Verdon was formed in March 97. Today it encompasses 43 districts within the two departments and extends over nearly 178,000 hectares.
Do you fancy going out on foot, by horse or on a mountain bike ?
On your own or with a guide, you can do some magnificent walks and rides along the paths of the most typical sites in the area :
Gorges du Verdon, Regional Nature Reserve of the Luberon, Plateau de Valensole, the summits of Montdenier and the Grand Luberon, Gorges de Trévans, Moustier Sainte-Marie, Canyon d’Oppedette, Pont de Mirabeau ...
And for walking enthusiasts: Montage de Lure, Sainte-Victoire, Mourre Nègre, Sentier Martel, Calanques de Cassis, etc .
The Tourist Office holds a list of walks suitable for different levels of ability, from the easy one hour walk around Gréoux to the more demanding hike. These walks pass through changing landscapes - olive trees, lavender, garrigue, lakes and gorges.
For further information on the geographical location of the Domaine de Chateau Laval
Bike rides – mountain bikes
Gréoux-les-Bains has been given the stamp “Cité VTT (Mountain bike city) by the Fédération Française de Cylisme (French Federation of Cycling). In partnership with the Tourist Office and a mountain bike hire company, we are able to provide you with a bike for your immediate use to explore the most beautiful areas in the region. Pedalling along the paths that criss cross the plateau of Valensole you will appreciate the view and, in different seasons, the lavender, the fields of wheat and the poppies.
The third most important Spa town in France, the city of Gréoux-les-Bains is well known for the medicinal properties of its waters and its troglodyte, Celtic and Roman thermal baths.
The centre at Gréoux (360m altitude) benefits from a microclimate and an air quality which is particularly favourable for relieving rheumatic and respiratory disorders.
The Thermal Baths are located in harmonious and natural surroundings, ideal for bringing together the benefits of thermal cures, relaxation and leisure. A spa area has just recently been opened.
To combine both cure and treatments at a pace that suits you, Vacances Bleues offers individualised holidays tailored to your particular needs. A free shuttle service operates between the reception at the residence and the entrance to the Thermal Baths (when the Thermal Baths are open).
Please note that guests of the Baths staying at Domaine de Chateau Laval benefit from a discount of 20% (3 week stays).
Get out and about and discover the cultural and historical heritage of this magnificent region!
At Gréoux-les-Bains : visit the churches and chapels around about (Notre Dame des Ormeaux, La Chapelle Saint Sébastien, Ste Croix, etc). Walk around the XIII and XVI century city walls which used to protect the castle and the village in the old days.
Take a detour through the little streets (Rue Esquichecoude, Rue Rompe Cuou, Passage de l’Hôpital ...); explore the old quarter with its legends.
Around Gréoux-les-Bains :
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