Origan Village Naturiste

Amid all the active pursuits on site it’s worth finding time to get out and about in the area. Start by venturing down to the village of Puget-Théniers to have a wander around the village’s traditional streets and shops, and look out for medieval sculpted doorways and stone engravings. Afterwards, take a trip on the Train des Pignes steam train through the surrounding woods and valleys to reach Nice or Digne-les-Bains. For those who like to explore on foot, the Mercantour National Park is about half an hour away and has plenty of trails including a two-hour circular walk that’s ideal for families – keep your eyes open for local wildlife including chamois goats and marmots. More challenging hiking and climbing routes can be found in the Gorges Daluis (25 minutes away) or the Gorges de Cians (45 minutes away). Wet’n’wild fun can be had on the River Var from Entrevaux, a 15-minute drive from the site, with a rafting, canoeing or kayaking trip. Brave types can also sign up for canyoning excursions from Riolan, 45 minutes away, to walk, jump, swim and climb their way through the rocks and rivers. If you’d like to head to the Med coast, it will take you somewhere between an hour and an hour and a half to reach Nice, either by car or on the train. The beaches here are rightly famed, but it’s also worth taking a walk through the Old Town and climbing up to Castle Hill for a fab view over the city and the sea. The cathedral and National Marc Chagall Museum await for those who’d like a spot of culture.