Introducing ULTIMATE FRANCE We’re excited to announce that Active Azur is changing its name to Ultimate France. From a website about outdoor sports on the Côte d’Azur, we’ve expanded to cover the French Alps, the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Coast. With our sights set on providing the most detailed information online for thrill-seekers visiting all … Read more
Get set for the 21st edition of the Nice Half-Marathon! The International Half-Marathon of Nice takes place on Sunday April 29th. Meet on one of the most beautiful avenues in the world – the Promenade des Anglais. There’s a running event for everyone, so bring along all the family to enjoy one of the best … Read more
Avignon Motor Festival in Avignon, Provence, 23-25 March 2012 is the 10 year anniversary of the Avignon Motor Festival and with more than 2000 motor vehicles on show, including planes, boats, cars and motorbikes across 8000 square metres, the event is unique in France. The Avignon Motor Festival is a must-attend event for connoisseurs and … Read more
See the Côte d’Azur like you’ve never seen it before by taking a helicopter flight with Azur Hélicoptère. The Groupon Offer Experience a unique sensation of freedom An amazing panoramic view A 20 minute flight departing from Cannes on board an AS 350 chopper 99 euros instead of the usual 215 euros Be there 25 … Read more
Three summit finishes and three individual time trials, the 2012 Tour de France will favour the all rounder. Unveiled this morning in Paris, next year’s Tour will kick off on the 30 June with a 6.1 km prologue in Liège in Belgium. Let’s take a look at the Tour highlights: Three mountain top finishes and … Read more
This weekend, Nice is home to the Extreme Sailing Series. The best sailors in the world will compete in the seventh stage of the Series. Magnificent 40-foot catamarans, described as the F1 of the seas, will take part in a number of races. On Saturday, a heated battle will take place as close as 30 … Read more
Aix-en-Provence is holding the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 on the 25 September, an Ironman distance triathlon and qualifier for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas in September 2012. This world-class race consists of three events taking place in the department of Aix. Athletes will compete in the most picturesque of Provencal surroundings and some … Read more