The Verdon Gorges are in the north of Green Provence. This is the biggest canyon in Europe, with truly breathtaking landscapes. It is also an ideal spot for swimming with your family or for whitewater sports.
The source of the Verdon is at an altitude of 2819 metres in the Col d'Allos. It then joins the River Durance in Vinon-sur-Verdon. Its total length is 175 km. But what is truly amazing is the height of the cliffs, from 250 to 700 metres, with the width ranging from 6 to 100 metres, and from 200 to 1500 metres at the summit of the gorges.
Fans of water sports are familiar with the Verdon as it is one of the most legendary spots for canyoning, river boarding, but also for canoeing and electric boating. For young or old, with family or friends, on the lakes or on the Verdon itself, everyone can find something to suit them.
The Esparron and Montmeyan lakes are the northern gates to Green Provence. Here you can enjoy a picnic, sail a pedal boat or go canoeing. But the real highlight is exploring the wild and unspoilt landscapes of the lower gorges in an electric boat. Without a sound apart from the lapping of the water, and breathtaking images for a decor, this is the setting for wonderful discoveries.
This artificial lake is in the north of Green Provence, not far from the village of Saint Julien Le Montagnier. Lake Esparron is a major water leisure centre. As elsewhere on the River Verdon, you can fish here, but motor boats are forbidden. But you can explore the area in a pedal boat or an electric boat.
Near the village of Montmeyan, not far from Quinson, "Montmeyan beach” is at the entrance to the lower gorges, a wild, unspoilt part of the Verdon. This is a real jewel, an exceptional spot for a family picnic, which you can explore in a pedal boat or electric boat.
At the heart of the Verdon gorges, the Prehistory Museum, built by the English architect, Norman Foster, is one of the biggest in Europe. It contains several different areas: a cave (1st habitat), a village and a conference centre and permanent exhibition area. All the exhibits and objects on display come from excavations carried out in the Verdon between 1957 and 1971.
Provence Verte , a territory with an area of 1/4 of the Var department , the green heart of Provence, within an hour of the largest sites in the PACA region . Discover 43 Provencal villages , unspoilt nature , a Country of Art and History , away from the summer crowds of the seaside .
Site officiel Office de Tourisme La Provence Verte
Carrefour de l'Europe - 83170 BRIGNOLES - Tél. 04 94 72 04 21
Site web : www.la-provence-verte.net - Site séjour : www.sejourprovence.com
More info about the 8 tourist offices
The Verdon Gorges
The Sainte-Victoire range
Saint-Maximin Basilica
Cotignac and its Rock
Sainte-Baume moutains
Vallon Sourn beach
Barjols fountains
Brignoles medievale town
Hiking
Vineyards & Discoveries
Christmas in Provence
Events off season
Lake, river, canoe
Picnics, afternoon naps
Amusez-vous
Beaches, the seaside
Summer holidays events
Markets & typical villages
