I discover the destination
During your stay, the tour of the Gorges by car is a must: magnificent landscapes await you. A magnificent landscapes await you. A sporty hike at the bottom of the Grand Canyon or on the ridges for the more experienced will allow you perceive nature more closely as the ascent of Grand Margès by the GR99 . Open to as many people as possible, a nautical activity will be just as enjoyable. To complete this exploration, a visit to our hilltop villages will allow you to discover the architecture and heritage of these small villages in the hinterland like Aiguines or Trigance.
Short walks and hikes are possible around these lakes, such as the Sulagran trail or the Véris trail in Bauduen, or the Toine nature trail in Les Salles-sur-Verdon. Some trails can also be explored by bike or mountain bike, such as the Aiguines mountain bike trail at Les Salles-sur-Verdon.
After the effort, the beaches of Sainte-Croix lake or Artignosc lake will allow you to take a few refreshing dips before perfecting your tan on their shady banks.
If you've got a little energy left, water sports rental companies offer all types of watercraft: canoes, kayaks, paddles, pedalos, electric boats... for a little independent cruising.
Need an introduction or to perfect your skills? Want to discover the secrets of the Verdon? Whether you're looking for a course, a complete workshop or a guided outing, our professionals have different packages for you to try out!
Numerous museographic or natural spaces are present on our territory such as the Musée des Tourneurs sur bois in Aiguines, the parc and the grottes troglodytiques in Villecroze, L'Art en jouet in Bauduen, La Maison de la Truffe d'Aups et du Verdon - discover all these sites and more on our dedicated page.
For art gallery enthusiasts, Tourtour is a must.
Also meet our artisans d'art - Mosaicists, potters, santon makers... they'll be waiting for you in their stores or workshops to reveal the secrets of their craft.
In terms of heritage, our 16 villages are full of little nuggets to be discovered without moderation, such as :
- Trigance - The Moulin de Soleils - the last traditional water-powered flour mill in operation in the Var.
- Aiguines - Col d'Illoire or Grand Margès and their panoramic view of the Gorges du Verdon.
- Les Salles-sur-Verdon - The permanent exhibition of photos and models on the sunken valley at the Tourist Information Centre.
- Bauduen - Les andrônes - staircase streets quite common in Haute-Provence.
- Baudinard - La Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde situated at an altitude of 709 m.
- Artignosc-sur-Verdon - The old communal bread oven behind the castle.
- Villecroze - The Tree Park at the foot of the troglodytic caves.
- Tourtour - Saint-Denis church and its panorama all the way to Mont Faron on windy days.
- Vérignon - La Chapelle Notre-Dame de Liesse - small perched chapel.
- Aups - The 1851 insurrection monument - only 5 monuments dedicated to this event in France.
- Moissac-Bellevue - The Notre-Dame de la Roque chapel and its belvedere offering a magnificent view of the plain they overlook.
- Régusse - The windmills among the Var's last traditional flour mills.
- Châteauvieux - La Chapelle Saint-Pierre-en-Demueyes in the middle of a glade.
- La Martre - The 18th century Serre bridge, known as the “Pont de Madame” over the Artuby river.
- Brenon - the panorama of the Alps from the rock overlooking the village along the hiking trail: The heights of Brenon
- Le Bourguet - Le Castrum de Bagarris medieval site of a fortified village destroyed in the 16th century.
Among these villages, Baudinard-sur-Verdon, Moissac-Bellevue, Régusse, Tourtour and Villecroze have been awarded the “towns and villages in bloom” label;
Tourtour is one of France's most beautiful villages;
Aups and Villecroze are classified as Villages de caractère du Var - Aups is also classified as one of France's Most Beautiful Detours.
