In the form of torrents, waterfalls, gorges and canyons, water has shaped the landscape from Provence to the Southern Alps. The region has therefore become an oasis highly coveted by fans of canyoning, rafting, hydro speed, canoeing and kayaking. Little boats sail not only on the sea of course, but also on the many lakes and reservoirs across the region, such as Serre-Ponçon, the largest retaining reservoir in Europe.
The most well-known of the fun-packed water worlds is the Verdon and its famous canyon. Its rapids - Niagara, Styx, Souricière (Mousetrap) - are a real joy to "pros".
Other rivers present just as much interest and a wide range of courses suited to beginners or experienced enthusiasts: the Sorgue in the Vaucluse, Argens valley in the Var, the Ubaye, the Durance upstream of Embrun, the Guil in the Regional Natural Park of Queyras or the Drac in the Champsaur.