Key points
- Provence lends itself to sport at sea, in the mountains and in the countryside for much of the year.
- Favour supervised activities that are accessible to everyone.
- Always have a plan B: wind, heat, rain.
At sea
| Activity | Where | Capacity | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate regatta | Marseille (Team Winds) | groups of 10 to 200 | on quotation |
| Kayaking on the Côte Bleue | L’Estaque, Marseille (Expénature) | 15 at most | from €50 per person |
| Cruise and swimming | Toulon harbour, Porquerolles | boats for up to 300 passengers | on quotation |
On land
| Activity | Where | Capacity | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hike on Sainte-Victoire | Aix-en-Provence | 15 at most per group | €29 to €36 per adult |
| Golf taster session | Golf de Barbaroux (Var) | from 15 participants | €105 excl. VAT per person with a half-day meeting |
| Pétanque and aperitif | Aix-en-Provence | based on 20 participants | from €71 incl. VAT per person |
| Electric mountain biking in the vineyards | Château de l’Escarelle (Var) | not published | not published |
Information recorded from the websites of the providers, venues and tourist offices on 11 November 2026. Details and sources on our Marseille, Aix, Toulon and golf pages.
Organising a sporting activity properly
- A qualified instructor and an insured provider
- Suitable levels, and an alternative for those who do not take part
- Equipment provided (life jackets, helmets, recommended footwear)
- Water, shade, and timings that avoid the heat
- A plan B in case of mistral or rain
During a corporate retreat, the employee remains on assignment: an accident may be treated as a workplace accident (accident du travail). See the company offsite.
Describe your corporate retreat and the activities you have in mind.
Sources and method
Information checked on 11 November 2026.
- Avantages en nature (§ 1260) — BOSS : sporting activities offered to all employees
- Team Winds Méditerranée — Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Marseille : groups of 10 to 200
- Kayak sur la Côte Bleue — Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Marseille : group package
- Randonnée au coucher du soleil sur la Sainte-Victoire — Billetterie de l’Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence : group size and rate
- Organiser votre team building — Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence : pétanque and aperitif
- Séminaires et incentives — Golf de Barbaroux : package with taster session
- Séminaires — Château de l’Escarelle : activities
- Groupes — Les Bateliers de la Rade : capacity
Frequently asked questions
Which sport for team building that everyone can join in?
Pétanque, crewed sailing on a large yacht, gentle hiking or a golf taster session suit all levels. Avoid intense activities if part of the group is not sporty.
Are sporting activities offered by the employer subject to social security contributions?
According to BOSS, the official French social security bulletin, employer funding of sporting activities or events offered to all employees is excluded from the contribution base up to an annual limit of 5% of the monthly social security ceiling (plafond mensuel de la sécurité sociale) per employee.
