The Verdon

The Gorges du Verdon is unique in Europe and are among the major tourist centers of Provence.
Provenceweb invites you to discover more about this wonderful natural environment and hopes to be able to help you
prepare your stay in the Pays du Verdon.
To be practical, we arbitrarily grouped in the Pays du Verdon villages on the banks
du Verdon and those located less than an hour's drive.

Les Lacs du Verdon and the surrounding villages are described together and separately (clickable maps).

At each level you will find a list of accommodations and entertainment available as well as
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Gorges du Verdon

This immense and magnificent canyon straddles the departments of Var and Alpes de Haute Provence.

Gorges du Verdon result of erosion of the Verdon river and come into today
huge limestone cliffs.

They were not really discovered until the beginning of the century, since they attract and fascinate
Many visitors ... it must be said that the show is great! In the midst of protected natural areas, rich
fauna and flora, the scenery here is breathtaking. Sentinel villages nestled at the edge of the fault
have kept the charm of Provencal villages of old, they welcome you warmly and offer
multiple activities with the gift of this beautiful nature ...

- Sports whitewater rafting, canyoning, canoe kayak ...
- Water sports: sailing, water skiing, fishing ...
- Aerial sports: paragliding, hang gliding, gliding ...
- Climbing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking .....

The Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon is made since March 97.
It now encompasses 43 municipalities in two departments and covers nearly 178,000 hectares.