Avignon - Office of Tourism41, cours Jean Jaurès - BP 884008 Avignon cedex 1+ 33 (0)4 32 74 32 74www.avignon-tourisme.com

LEISURE FOR CHILDREN

2019

HOLIDAYS IN FAMILYVISITS & GUIDED TOURSSPORT ACTIVITIESCULTURAL LEISURESHOWS

Discover the city Page 2Monuments and museums Guided tours Strolls: Avignon in a different way Sports Page 10

Cultural and leisure activities Page 12

Shows all year round Page 15

Events in 2019 Page 16

What to do and see in the area Page 19

Copyrights : © N. Briant - Avignon Tourisme : © C. Rodde, © F. Olliver, © P. Bar, © JP Trinquier (tablette Pont) - Empreintes d’ailleurs - © Centre Equestre d’Avignon - © Jérôme Rey - CNRS - Collection Lambert - © J-P. Campomar - Ville d’Avignon.Last update: January 2019

The tourism office offers a list of activities such as sports, entertainments, strolls for your kids and teenagers.During the school holidays, find activities for children and families on our thematic page: www.avignon-tourisme.com

Welcome to Avignon with your children!

A family stay

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MONUMENTS THE POPES’ PALACE

The visitors can discover 25 different areas : recep-tion halls, chapels, cloisters, private apartments with priceless frescoes. Shop, children books about the Popes’ Palace, baby holders lending until 15kg (33lbs).Free entrance for children under 8.For further information, please contact the tou-rism office or the Popes’Palace.

+33 (0)4 32 74 32 74www.avignon-tourisme.com www.palais-des-papes.com

HISTOPADAll new! With the new touch pad Histopad, cross the gates of time and go back 8 centuries of history, findind yourself present at the time of the Popes!

Histopad uses augmented reality and 3-D technology that enhance your experience as you discover or redisco-ver many rooms of the Palace. Histopad is user-friendly, interactive, educational and fun. Available to all visitors from 8 years old in 7 languages.

Treasure Hunt in the Popes’Palace!Children and their families are invited on a Treasure Hunt. Coins stuck with the image of the popes, hidden in 3-D objects that you can hold and handle, are scat-tered throughout the visit path. Open the hidden doors of a safe, lift up the exquisite dishes on the papal ser-ving table as you look for them. A lively and fun way to visit the palace as you play with the whole family, and be rewarded by a surprise at the end.

CULTURAL HERITAGE & VISITS

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BRIDGE SAINT BENEZET

Stroll on the bridge (Pont d’Avignon) and visit of the St Nicolas Chapel.Visit with free multimedia audioguides in 11 languages and specific audio-guides for children over 8 years old.Free for children under 8.Entrance in front of the Rhône River. Entrance rue Ferruce between April and the October 31st.+33 (0)4 32 74 32 74

Pont d’Avignon: movies and tablets to see the bridge like you’ve never seen it before!A historical digital 3-D recreation of the entire Pont d’Avignon. The Pont d’Avignon, also known as the Pont Saint Bénezet, built in 1177, spanned the two arms of the Rhône river, connecting Avignon to Villeneuve lez Avignon. It was a magnificent technical feature for its time. The capricious floodwaters of the Rhone often damaged the bridge, which was repeatedly repaired over the centuries. As of the end of the 17th century, the bridge was no longer repaired, and today only 4 arches remain out of the original 22 arches which crossed the Rhone. A source of legends, and so symbolic of its city, the Pont d’Avignon has been the subject of unprecedented interdisciplinary research since 2010 by a team of researchers working under the auspicesof the CNRS. Today, at the Pont d’Avignon visitors can see the 3-D digital model which recreates the bridge in its entirety and applies all the knowledge that has been gained on its surroundings.

Use our touch tablets and visit the 3-D space to connect with the bridge.

Combined family ticket for the Popes’ Palace and the Avignon Bridge!Enjoy a special rate by buying your ticket directly at the Popes’ Palace, the Avignon Bridge, the Tourism Office ticket shop, or by calling us at +33 (0)4 32 74 32 74. www.avignon-tourisme.com

REQUIEN MUSEUMNatural History Museum with exhibi-tions of fossils, minerals and animals.67, rue Joseph Vernet + 33 (0)4 90 82 43 51www.museum-requien.org

PALAIS DU ROUREMuseum of Provencal literature and his-tory, folks and art.Provencal and archeological documen-tation center. 3, rue Collège du Roure + 33 (0)4 13 60 50 01

CALVET MUSEUM Fine Arts Museum with paintings, sculp-tures and works of art from the 15th to the 20th century, in a beautiful 18th cen-tury mansion. 65, rue Joseph Vernet+ 33 (0)4 90 86 33 84 www.musee-calvet.org

LAPIDARY MUSEUMIt presents a collection of sculptures from the Calvet museum, this collection consists of Etruscan, Greek and Roman statuary including a magnificent series of Corinthian and Italiote Attic vases.27, rue de la République+ 33 (0)4 90 85 75 38 www.musee-lapidaire.org

PETIT PALAIS MUSEUMOutstanding collection of Italian (the Campana collection, Louvre Museum deposit) and Provencal paintings from the late 13th to the early 16th centuries, and collection of Romanesque and Go-thic Avignon sculptures.Palais des Archevêques, place du Palais des Papes + 33 (0)4 90 86 44 58www.petit-palais.org

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THE MUSEUMS

The entrance is free for all in the Avignon Museums group:

ANGLADON MUSEUMIt is a private collection exhibiting pain-tings of artists from the 19th and 20th centuries such as: Degas, Manet, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Picasso, Modigliani…). In this old mansion you can also see an 18th century living room with furniture of that period.5, rue Laboureur+ 33 (0)04 90 82 29 03 www.angladon.com

VOULAND MUSEUMLocated in a charming 19th century pri-vate mansion with a backside garden, the Musée Vouland is showing a pres-tigious decorative art collection from the 17th and 18th centuries (Parisian furniture, provençales ceramics, golds-mithery/silversmithery, tapestries and paintings). The decorative art pieces are mixed with a 19th and 20th centuries Pro-vençales paintings collection.17, rue Victor Hugo + 33 (0)4 90 86 03 79 www.vouland.com

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COLLECTION LAMBERTMuseum of contemporary art displays the works donated to France by the famous art dealer Yvon Lambert. Col-lection of contemporary art reflects the major trends including Minimal art, Conceptual art, Land art, paintings from the 1980’s, video and photography from the 1990’sPlease note that, depending on the ex-hibition, some works of art are not re-commended for children. Contact the tourism office or the museum before coming. 5, rue Violette+ 33 (0)4 90 16 56 20www.collectionlambert.com

STROLLS: DISCOVER AVIGNON IN A DIFFERENT WAYON FOOT

3 strolls allow you to discover the main sites, churches, chapels, old streets and mansions of the historical city center. Find the strolls in detail in the Avignon Leisure & Heritage map or on request at the Tourism Office!

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THE PAPAL PROMENADE- UNESCO HERITAGEOne hour, departure from the Pont d’Avignon.

MUSEUMS AND CITY MANSIONS2 hours not including museum visits, departure from the Tourism

STROLLING ALONG THE OLD STREETS3 hours, departure from the Tourism Office.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE : THE BALADINE A zero-emission, 100% electric and silent vehicle with 7 seats that runs all around the city. This vehicle is adapted to the narrow streets of the old city center, it is a very useful mean to visit and circulate in Avignon. Wave the Baladine to make it stop! 0.50 € the trip.www.tcra.fr

BY BOATCITY SHUTTLE BOAT Free boat crossing from the Avignon ma-rina (near the Avignon Bridge) to the tow path on the Barthelasse Island. It is pos-sible to bring bicycles on the boat and to picnic on the island. Departure every 15 min.. 18th February to 31st March: Wednes-days from 2am to 5.15pm and Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 10am to 11.45 am and from 2pm to 5.15pm.. 1st April to 30th June (except 1st May): eve-ry day from 10am to 12.15pm and from 2pm to 6.15pm. 1st July to 31st August: every day from 11am to 8.45pm.. 1st to 30th September: every day from 10am to 12.15pm and from 12pm to 6.15pm. 1st October to 31st December (except Christmas Day): Wednesday from 2pm to 5.15pm and Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 10am to 11.45am and from 2pm to 5.15pm. Does not run from 1st January to 15th Fe-bruary.

AVIGNON BY BOAT A daily 1 hour-cruise, with 1 to 5 de-partures per day from April to Septem-ber. Sailing on the Rhône river, you will enjoy the St Bénezet Bridge, the Popes Palace, the Philippe le Bel tower and the St André Fort. Free audioguide. Tic-kets on sale at the Tourist Office or at:The Grands Bateaux de Provence+33 (0)4 90 85 62 25www.mireio.net

BY BIKE

TOURS ON THE BARTHELASSE ISLANDBarthelasse island, one of the longest river island in Europe, is the countryside area of Avignon. It offers a great num-ber of biking loops. Going along the Rhône River you will enjoy an exceptio-nal view of the St Bénézet Bridge and of the Popes’ Palace. Itineraries are available at the Tourism Office.More information on: www.ftp-avi-gnon.com/pdf/baladeavelo.pdfOr at the Tourism Office at :+33 (0)4 32 74 32 74officetourisme@avignon-tourisme.com

ITINERARY CHEMIN DES CANAUX This itinerary is mentioned on the city map of Avignon available at the Avi-gnon Tourism Office. For more infor-mation, please contact the tourism office.

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VELOPOP200 self-service bikes, available 7/7 at 19 bike stations in Avignon.www.velopop.fr

DAY TOURDaytour offers cycling trips with audio GPS audio, family bike-tours from 2 to 4 hours that take in local products, have reduced entrance tickets for the monu-ments and feature family scavenger hunts. From Avignon, take off to cycle through Avignon, Villeneuve lez Avi-gnon, the Sunflower maze on Barthe-lasse Island. Bike rentals (electric and moutain bikes).+ 33 (0)4 90 80 63 50www.daytour.fr

AVIGNON CITY TOURSAvignon City Tours offers you to explore the city in an original, eco friendly and funny way, and without getting tired. Guided visit in pedicab.+ 33 (0)6 80 87 99 87www.avignoncitytours.com

SOUTH SPIRIT TOURSE-bikes available for rental to discover Provence. Guided tours of the history and heritage of Avignon and the sur-rounding area on electric bikes. Several themes are offered.+ 33 (0)6 75 54 21 88 www.southspiritbike.com

ON THE ROAD AVIGNON TOURIST TRAIN AND OPEN BUSFun visit of Avignon in the little train! Shel-tered from the famous Mistral wind, enjoy a comfortable 45min discovery of the his-torical city center : the building facades, the squares and gardens… Departs and returns from the Popes’ Pa-lace square. + 33 (0)6 10 32 85 24

Take the Lietaud double-decker bus and discover Avignon et Villeneuve-lez-Avi-gnon! The bus is convertible in warm weather and roofed when ned be. See Avignon et Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, take advantage of 6 stops where you can get on and off as you like.Departs every 30 minutes.possibility of combined ticket with the tourist train. https://visiteavignon.com

BY GYROPODEGyropode outings with a certified instruc-tor. Make your way through Avignon, in-side and outside of the walls. Possibility to go on the Barthelasse island to enjoy the breathtaking view from the other side of the Rhône. Choose your outing among the Gyro-pode strolls from 30 minutes to 2 hours!Children from 14 years old and 45 kilos at the minimum (around 99 pounds).

Open Monday to Saturday and Sunday on reservation.avignon@mobilboard.com+ 33 (0)7 82 64 67 95www.mobilboard.com/avignon

PARKS AND GARDENSROCHER DES DOMS GARDEN

Lovely place to stroll and relax for the whole family, located near the Popes’ Palace, the garden has 2 play-grounds, little wooden horses and a café. Possibility to have picnic in the garden.

The little wooden horses are available during school holidays – everyday from 2pm to closing time. July and August : from 11am to closing time. The rest of the year: On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to closing time.+33 (0)6 14 39 86 49

SQUARE AGRICOL PERDIGUIER Cours Jean Jaurès - next to the Tourism Office. The square offers a playground and a café (salad bar during the peak season) and it is located on what used to be the Saint Martial monastery (14th century), and some arches remain there.

URBAIN V ORCHARD Small public garden at the foot of the Palace of the Popes, next to the Manu-tention area.Playground for children in wood and metal with suspension bridge and woo-den bears.

SWIMMING POOLSIndoor swimming pools : list and timetable available at the tou-rism office or at the Avignon Sport De-partment: +33 (0)4 90 16 31 60

ICE SKATINGPublic ice skating, group reception, bar, food, curling, hockey and artistic ice skating, animations, shows on ice, anni-versary.Open from September to mid-May.2483, chemin de l’Amandier (près de la route de Marseille) 84140 Montfavet+ 33 (0)4 90 88 54 32www.patinoire-avignon.com

SKATE PARKThe Avignon skate park (about 930m²) is located on the Piot island and can be used for riding skateboard, inline ska-ting and BMX. It is open all year long with free access and is easily reachable from the city center.www.avignon.fr

PAINT BALL Players evolve in an 8.6 acres field with fake pistols charged with paint pellets on the Barthelasse Island. The Avignon paint ball club offers several fields.From 8 years old.Avignon Paintball Club Parc des Libertés769, chemin des Bois+ 33 (0)6 80 57 46 83www.paintballavignon.com

KAYAKING AND CANOEING ON THE RHONE RIVERAfternoons in July and August.Departs every hour. This is an original and unusual way to discover Avignon in a kayak.It is a nautical stroll adapted to eve-ryone. By night every evening (please book ahead).Allées Antoine PinayIle de la Barthelasse+ 33 (0)6 51 60 13 59+ 33 (0)6 11 52 16 73www.canoe-vaucluse.frcontact@canoe-vaucluse.fr

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SPORTS

BOWLINGSTARPossibility to privatize and personalize special family evenings, organization of bir-thday parties. Bowling alleys for adults and children (equipped with bumpers). Pool tables and games. Open all year.1, avenue Paul Claudel – Avignon Possibility to access by bus or car. + 33 (0)4 90 88 50 11www.bowlingstar.fr

HORSE RIDINGHorseback riding: leisure fun, technical sport, professional training. Children as of the age of 6, adult classes, change of lead, beautiful grounds, friendly atmosphere, “Ecole française d’équitation”-label. 1083, chemin du Mont BlancIle de la Barthelasse+ 33 (0)4 90 85 83 48http://cheval-avignon.ffe.com

TRAMPOLINEJump Indoor - Trampoline Park Playground with trampoline, slackline and scales, jump tour with airbag, basketball, dodgeball and pro zone (wall).From 6 years old.12, avenue de l’Orme FourchuZone d’activité de Fontcouverte84000 Avignonwww.jumpindoor-trampoline.fr

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CULTURAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIESARTISTIC WORKSHOPS

Calvet Museum & Requien Museum New! Wednesdays with your familyYour kids will love their next trip to the museum!During a playful visit, based on obser-vation and interaction, the mediator accompanies the visitor in the discove-ry of some selected works and encou-rages them to speak to express their feelings. Each session offers a different program.- 20th/03 and 15th/05: Requien museum + 33 (0)4 90 82 43 51- 24th/04 and 19th/06: Calvet museum + 33 (0)4 90 86 33 84For children from 6 years, accompa-nied by an adult.Free, in French. Reservation at the mu-seum, within the limit of available seats.

New! Saturday workshops for child-renBetween pleasure and knowledge, creative and fun activities are proposed to arouse curiosity and stimulate ob-servation and imagination.One Saturday per month from 2pm to 3.30pm.- At the Calvet museum + 33 (0)4 90 86 33 84: 9th/03 (12-14 years), 4th/05 (6-12 years).- At the Requien museum + 33 (0)4 90 82 43 51: 2nd/02 (6-12 years), 6th/04 (6-12 years), 8th/06 (6-12 years).Free, in French. Reservation at the mu-seum, within the limit of available seats.

Angladon Museum Artistic workshops for children on We-dnesdays and school holidays.5, rue Laboureur + 33 (0)4 90 82 29 03www.angladon.com

Vouland MuseumCome celebrate your birthday on We-dnesday afternoons (from 7-year-old). Workshops for children.17, rue Victor Hugo+ 33 (0)4 90 86 03 79www.vouland.com

Collection LambertMuseum of Contemporary Art, the Collection Lambert offers 4 afternoon classes during school holidays. You can also celebrate your birthday - “Mon anniv à la Collec” - on Saturday after-noons (6 years and up). Special guided tours for families. For more information, please contact +33 (0)4 90 16 56 20t.romain@collectionlambert.comwww.collectionlambert.com

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La Petite AcadémieArtistic workshop and theatre in July, August and school holidays and throu-ghout the year. Possibility to celebrate birthdays (from 4 to 14-years-old).23, rue du Vieux Sextier+ 33 (0)6 63 92 02 64www.lapetiteacademie.fr

La Mirande - cooking classes Le MarmitonChildren cooking workshops « les pe-tits Marmitons » from 7-year-old.4, place de l’Amirande+ 33 (0)4 90 14 20 20 www.la-mirande.fr

Chocolate WorkshopsA 2-hour creation and tasting works-hop with Aline Géhant, awarded cho-colate maker, for children from 4 to 12-year-old. 6 to 8 children per wor-shop. Booking requested.15, rue des Trois Faucons + 33 (0)4 90 02 27 21 www.aline-gehant-chocolatier.com

Semailles Association for environmental educa-tion and sustainable development.Family workshops. Booking requested. + 33 (0)4 90 16 05 05. contact@semailles.asso.fr http://semailles.asso.fr

CIRCUS

Circus school Yourt’CircusCourses during school holidays. Parc des libertés, île de la Barthelasse07 78 52 09 08www.ciepointc.com/yourtcircus

BULLE DE CIRQUE AssociationCourses during school holidays. MPT Champfleury2, rue Marie Madeleine06 61 11 74 68

OTHER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPSTheatre, danse, gymnastic, music, fine arts, languages…: find more informa-tion at the Tourism office.

Game nightsFor children and adults. Every second Friday of the month (except July / Au-gust).116, rue Carreterie.Association Jeux Jubil+ 33 (0)6 07 19 14 05 www.jeuxjubil.org

STORYTELLING AND BOOKS FOR YOUNGSTERSCeccano libraryStorytelling on some Wednesdays at 3pm from 4 years old. Free access, booking requested.2 bis, rue LaboureurYouth department: + 33 (0)4 90 82 81 71http://bibliotheques.avignon.fr

L’Eau Vive book storeSpecialised in books for children and toys. Storytelling. 15, rue du Vieux Sextier+ 33 (0)4 90 82 58 10

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CINEMASA list of movie theaters and programs are available at the Tourism office.

Utopia CinemaFilms in original version and special screening for parents with babies. 4, rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne+ 33 (0)4 90 82 65 36www.cinemas-utopia.org

Cinéma VoxYoung public session (in French). 22, place de l’Horloge+ 33 (0)4 90 85 00 25

Cinéma Pathé Cap Sud (accessible by car or public transporta-tion)Young public session.175, rue Pierre Segherswww.cinemasgaumontpathe.com

MERRY-GO-ROUNDAll year round, eveyday, the carousel with the old wooden horses will make the joy of your toddlers!

THE BIG WHEELEnjoy the amazing view of Avignon from the highest nacelles of the big wheel: its roofs, the Palace of the Popes, the ram-parts, the Rhone river, the Bridge of Avi-gnon...Mid-June to Mid-August

Many Avignon theaters offer a young public programming as well as regular entertainment (workshops, reading sto-ries ...):

Archipel Theatre25 bis, rue des Remparts de l’Oulle+ 33 (0)4 90 82 96 13 / + 33 (0)6 03 46 87 75www.archipel-theatre.fr

Eveil Artistique Association20, avenue Monclar+ 33 (0)4 90 85 59 55www.festivaltheatrenfants.com

Isle 80 Theatre18, place des 3 Pilats+ 33 (0)4 88 07 91 68 / + 33 (0)6 42 69 00 26https://isle80.wordpress.com

Pixel Theatre10, rue Carreterie+ 33 (0)7 69 15 10 11www.pixelavignon.com

SHOWS ALL YEAR ROUND

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Artéphile7, rue du Bourg Neuf+ 33 (0)4 90 03 01 90www.artephile.com

Le Chapeau Rouge Theatre36, rue du Chapeau Rouge+ 33 (0)4 90 84 04 03www.chapeaurouge.org

Golovine Theatre (dance)1 bis, rue Saint-Catherine+ 33 (0)4 90 86 01 27www.theatre-golovine.com

EVENTS IN 2019JANUARY

CHEVAL PASSION Horse fair with many fun activities for children and families: introduction to horse riding, pony events, equestrian show, farm... www.cheval-passion.com16 to 20 January

FEBRUARY

AVIGNON VÉLO PASSION 2nd edition. Bike trade fair: contests, animations.www.avignon-velopassion.com 1 to 3 February

Les HIVERNALES D’AVIGNON 8 to 16 FebruaryModern dance festival.HiverÔmomes: special program for young people.30 January to 8 February

LUNA PARKEntertainment park with about 50 merry-go-rounds. 9 February to 10 March

MARCH

AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVALCars trade fair : 140 clubs, 360 exhibitors, 2400 vehicles.22 to 24 March

FESTO PITCHOFestval for kids froms 6 months to 18 years old. Creations by local compa-nies : theatre, muppets, dance, poetry, music… www.festopitcho.com23 March to 10 AprilOpening parade: 23 March

APRIL

SPING BREAK FESTIVITIES A lot of animations to do at Avignon during the Spring break. The program is available from March. For more in-formation, contact the Tourism Office or subscribe to our newsletter: www.avignon-tourisme.com

SPRING TRADE FAIR 12 to 15 April

MAY

EUROPEAN NIGHTS OF MUSEUMS Museum open their doors at night : visits exhibitions, conferences…18 May

ISLANDS CELEBRATION A week-end in May or June

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JUNE

RENDEZ-VOUS AUX JARDINSVisit of gardens and public parks, workshop at the Tourist Office.7 to 9 June

Bicycle FestivalA day or two in June

MUSIC NATIONAL CELEBRATION21 June

JULY

FESTIVAL D’AVIGNON4 to 23 JulyOne of the biggest and most famous theater and live art festivals in the world. Some performances are adapted to young public. www.festival-avignon.com

FESTIVAL OFF 5 to 28 JulyEvery year in July, many shows for child-ren are presented as part of the festival OFF. Great opening parade on July 5!Avignon Festival et Compagnieswww.avignonleoff.com

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BASTILLE DAYBalJuly 14

AUGUST

VIBRATIONSLight and sound show in the Popes’Pa-lace yard. Mid August to end of September

COMMEMORATION OF AVIGNON’S FREEDOM FireworksAugust 25

SEPTEMBER

RETRO AUTO MOTO TRADE SHOWExhibition of old cars and motorcycles. 1st weekend of September

MÉDIÉVALES DES CARMESMiddle age festival : games, music, dance, market and banquet.6, 7 and 8 September EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYSFree entrance in monuments and mu-seums.3rd week-end of September

OCTOBER

MEDIEVAL ROSE FESTIVALMany thousands of enthusiasts revive the Middle Ages: reenactments, strolls in mu-sic, battle, medieval market, archery tour-nament... for all ages !13 October

SCIENCE CELEBRATION Mid October

NOVEMBER

COMICS FESTIVAL – 2nd editionCartoonist-colorist-comic-book authors will meet you for exciting encounters and dedications.November

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS EVENTExhibitions of crèches, parades, child-ren’s village, street entertainment from December.To be aware of all the events during the Christmas holidays, contact us to get the program as soon as it is published or subscribe to our newsletter:www.avignon-tourisme.com

DISCOVERING THE REGIONSITES AND ATTRACTIONSMany sites and attractions are to be discovered in our tourist guide: castles, caves, museums, gardens, theme parks ...

ZOOS

The Crocodile Farm – 60 km (37 miles) In total immersion into a lush vegetation, the Crocodile Farm is the biggest euro-pean zoo dedicated at the reptile disco-very.395, allée de Beauplan26700 Pierrelatte+ 33 (0)4 75 04 33 73 + 33 (0)4 75 04 47 42www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com

Seaquarium – 90 kmCome admire 300 of Mediterranean and tropical species, 30 types of sharks and a big pool of seals and sea lions. Avenue du Palais de la Mer - Rive GaucheBP 10630240 Le Grau-du-Roi+ 33 (0)4 66 51 57 57www.seaquarium.fr

Le Carbet Amazonien – Butterfly farm – 25 km (15 miles)A tropical butterfly-farming flying in total liberty in an idyllic place for whole the fa-

mily/the children and adults.Route de Pernes - Quartier Saint Paul84740 Velleron+ 33 (0)9 71 57 79 87www.lecarbetamazonien.fr

MUSEUMS AND DISCOVERIES

Museum of kids, motocycle and bike - Château de Bosc - 18 km (11 miles)The Château de Bosc is a place where you can do a lot of activities in family : a game library, bikes, motocycles, planes, modern art, the parc, treasure hunt and visit of the vineyard.651, chemin du Bosc - R.N 10030390 Domazan+ 33 (0)4 66 57 65 11+ 33 (0)6 27 17 75 65www.chateau-de-bosc.com

Toys and vintage dolls museum – 30 km (18 miles)Exhibition of pieces from 1880 to 1930 : dolls, toys and old machines.Musée du Jouet et de la Poupée Ancienne26, rue Carnot84800 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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+ 33 (0)6 15 43 21 26 + 33 (0)4 90 20 97 31www.poupeesdelisle.com

HARIBO museum – 40 km (25 miles)Come and visit the HARIBO museum to discover the story of this family and their glorious ascent. After the visit and the tas-ting, go to the shop make your shopping !Pont des charrettes30700 Uzès+ 33 (0)4 66 22 74 39www.museeharibo.fr

The Jarditrain – 30 km (18 miles)Spacious park where 25 miniature train are going around. Surrounding by models of almost 500 figurines and animals, and a vegetal and natural miniatures. 186, chemin Neuf84210 Saint-Didier+ 33 (0)4 90 40 45 18+ 33 (0)7 60 53 02 73www.lejarditrain.com

Cosmos Park – 4 km (2.5 miles)Cultural and scientific park on the theme of astronomy to discover the various mys-teries of the Univers. Always a guided tour followed by a plane-tarium session. Avenue Général de Gaulle30133 Les Angles+ 33 (0)4 90 25 66 82www.parcducosmos.eu

The Visiatome – 40 km (25 miles)Scientific and funny place about energy issues. Interactive exhibition, workshop for childen and families. CEA Marcoule30200 Bagnols-sur-Cèze+ 33 (0)4 66 39 78 78www.visiatome.fr

FUN PARKS

The Game Forest – 75 km (46 miles)About forty outdoor games, for everyone, created by artists. Plaine d’Aurèle07700 Saint-Remèze+ 33 (0)6 52 23 18 49www.laforetdesjeux.com

The Enchanted Forest – 40 km (25 miles) Out door leidure park into a forest popu-lated by witches, sprites and elves. D5, Malemort du Comtat84210 Venasque+ 33 (0)6 71 49 79 64 / + 33 (0)4 90 65 28 68www.la-foret-enchantee.fr

Green Park – 60 km (37 miles)A five-hectares animals and leisure park. Funny and safe place for the little ones (0-6 years old).Les Péllissières 30190 Saint-Chaptes+ 33 (0)6 28 32 72 47www.greenpark.ovh

Amazonia Park – 18 km (11 miles)Attraction park for the young explorers from 3 to 12 years old. Route d’Orange30150 Roquemaure+ 33 (0)4 66 82 53 92www.parcamazonia.fr

Mission Escape – 12 km (7,5 miles)Thanks to enigma that you have to resolve, you have to accomplish the mission and escape the room in an hour. 363, route de Morières84270 Vedène+ 33 (0)4 32 75 07 83www.themissionescape.com

ABOUT WATER

Kayak Vert Pont du Gard – 30 km (18 miles)Several trails from 7 km (4.3 miles) to 30 km (18.6 miles) (depends of the periode of the year) which can be doing in 1 or 2 days to discover the Gorges du Gardon.Parking Route d’Uzès30210 Collias+ 33 (0)4 66 22 80 76www.kayakvert.com

Wave Island - 20 km (12,5 miles)Water park with more than 16 attractions and aquatic activities for whole the family. 663, impasse de la Traverse du VentouxLac de Monteux - Eco Quartier de Beau-lieu84170 Monteux+ 33 (0)4 88 84 72 17www.waveisland.fr

Speedwater park – 100 km (62 miles) Water park with a lot of attractions: water slide, pool, kids island, spa bath. ZE Sud Plan de Campagne - Route de Septèmes13240 Septèmes-les-Vallons+ 33 (0)4 91 51 54 08www.speedwater.fr

TOURISTIC CAVES

Grotte de la Madeleine - 75 km (47 miles)Route touristique des Gorges de l’Ardèche07700 Saint-Remèze+ 33 (0)4 75 04 22 20www.grottemadeleine.com

Grotte de Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche – 70 km (43 miles)759, route Touristique des Gorges07700 Bidon+ 33 (0)4 75 04 38 07 www.grotte-ardeche.com

Grand Site de l’Aven d’Orgnac - La Cité de la Préhistoire – 70 km2240, route de l’Aven07150 Orgnac-l’Aven+ 33 (0)4 75 38 65 10www.orgnac.com

Grottes de la Salamandre – 65 km (40 miles)Serre de Barry30430 Méjannes-le-Clap+ 33 (0)4 66 60 06 00www.grottedelasalamandre.com Grottes de Thouzon - 20 km (12 miles) D 16 - 2083, route d’Orange142, impasse des Sablières84250 Le Thor+ 33 (0)4 90 33 93 65www.grottes-thouzon.com

NATURAL AND CULTURAL SITES

Carrières de Lumière – 35 km (22 miles)Projection of masterpiece inside a giant former quarry in the heart of the Alpilles.Route de Maillane 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence+ 33 (0)4 90 54 48 68www.carrieres-lumieres.com

La Bambouseraie en Cévennes - 90 km (56 miles)Classified among the more beautiful gardens of France, the Bambouseraie got more than 1000 species : bamboo, rare flowers and beautiful plants.

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552, route de Montsauve30140 Générargues+ 33 (0)4 66 61 70 47www.bambouseraie.com

The Pont du Gard – 30 km (18 miles)The Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heri-tage Site, is set in an environment of rare beauty. 400, route de Pont du GardLa Bégude30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard+ 33 (0)4 66 37 50 99www.pontdugard.fr

The Baux de Provence Castle – 35 km (22 miles)The Château des Baux is one of the finest historic sites in France. On the top of the village, it offers you a magnificent view over the grapevine, olive tree field and the sea at the horizon. Discover the facinating and tumultuous history of the lords of Les Baux.Grand Rue

13520 Les Baux-de-Provence+ 33 (0)4 90 54 55 56www.chateau-baux-provence.com

The Barben Castle – 65 km (40 miles)A former medieval fortress situated between Salon de Provence and Aix-en-Provence. Besides the visit of the chateau, the Barben Castle offers you regular ani-mation for the children. 13330 La Barben+ 33 (0)4 90 55 25 41www.chateaudelabarben.fr

DISCOVER A FARMFarmers welcome children groups in their farm and make them discover the farming world and its environment (workshops).

Bienvenue à la FermeChambre d’Agriculture de Vaucluse, service AgritourismeSite Agroparc84912 Avignon cedex 9

Find more family activities onwww.provence-en-famille.fr