Water Sports/Fishing – the 7 km long Lac de St Cassien, 17 kms from Seillans, is a beautiful setting to hire a pedaloe, canoe, wind surfer or to fish for carp and pike. Afterwards it is a great place for a swim or a picnic.

Tennis – there are public tennis courts in Seillans and Fayence.

Gliding – Fayence’s gliding school has an international reputation and is open all year round.
Tel – 33 (0)4 94760068
Fax – 33 (0)4 94841481

Hang Gliding and Paragliding – the Var is a popular region for hang gliding and paragliding due to the climate and the multitude of hills and mountains. Two locations near to Seillans are:
-At Gourdon, near Grasse, 45 kms from Seillans.

-Azur Vol Libre, Bar-sur-Loup, near Grasse, 41 kms from Seillans
Tel/Fax – 33 – (0)4 93 094454

Rafting/Hiking – the impressive Gorges Du Verdon, are approximately 60 kms from Seillans, and present the opportunity to participate in rafting, climbing and hiking.


Beaches – less than an hour by car there are public beaches at Cannes, Antibes, St Raphael, Frejus and Nice.


Skiing - Two major ski resorts, Isola 2000 and Auron, are approximately a two-hour drive from Seillans

Further details on activities on the Riviera can be found on the Cote d’Azur website