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.
I prepare my stay
You can discover all the types of accommodation our destination has to offer on the “Sleep?” page.
The accommodation offered on this site is to be booked directly with the owners who personally manage their availability or through a reservation system.
You can also consult the dedicated web platforms.
You are in a privileged and protected place, thank you for respecting the regulations in force: Wild camping, in any form whatsoever (tent, caravaning ...) is prohibited on the banks of the lakes and in the gorges. Outside the areas where camping is regulated, you need the owner's authorization.
Practical information for the attention of motorhome operators: Parking for motorhomes is permitted only in equipped reception areas, in campsites and at accommodation providers. Warning: it is forbidden to empty your sewage system into the country side. Respect the natural environment.
We advise you to come by car so that you can explore our region in complete freedom.
You can also come by bus, taxi, train or plane. All the details can be found on the page "Reach us" .
The nearest airports are:
– Toulon – Hyères (1h20 from Aups / 1h40 from Aiguines / 1h50 from La Martre by car),
– Marseille Provence (1h40 from Aups / 2h00 from Aiguines / 2h20 from La Martre by car),
– Nice – Côte d’Azur (1h30 from Aups / 1h50 from Aiguines / 1h30 from La Martre by car)
The nearest stations are:
– Les Arcs – Draguignan (45mn d’Aups / 1h00 d’Aiguines / 1h10 de La Martre en voiture).
– Aix-en-Provence TGV (1h30mn d’Aups / 1h45 d’Aiguines / 2h10 de La Martre en voiture).
You can rent a car or take a taxi or a bus, carpool...
For all your travel needs in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region, go to zou.maregionsud.fr and take advantage of the South region route planner. It will help you find the best means of transport for your needs. The calculator features more environmentally-friendly alternatives to the car (train, bike, car-sharing) where available.
The bus terminus is at AUPS.
To continue your journey, you can also use the bus à la demande service, which serves communes in the Aups and Barjols cantons when regular routes are not available.
How does it work?
- Contact the reservation center on +33 (0)4 13 94 30 50 - Explain the desired schedule and itinerary, and the center will propose the most suitable transport solution, rationalizing all requests. The booking office is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00 - Reservations must be made by 17:00 on the previous day at the latest (and by 17:00 on Friday for travel on Saturday or Monday). NB: In the event of cancellation, please let us know no later than 17:00 the day before your trip.
There are many car parks in our villages and almost all of them are free.
Please note, several municipalities have established blue zones: Remember to equip your vehicle with a parking disc.
In the Grand Canyon, a parking awaits you at Point Sublime - this is chargeable in season - find all the information here.
To complete this offer, a parking lot closer to the Samson corridor and the river encourages parking linked to outdoor activities and leisure activities with fixed daily rates in high season - find all the information here.
Bus tickets can be purchased directly on the bus from your driver.
For trains, it's with SNCF on their website.
I’m here
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.
To refresh you from our hot days, a swimming in our lakes is just the thing!
Numerous beaches or small coves on the shores of our lakes await you.
For your security, you will find supervised swimming areas on the shore from July, 1st to August, 31st.
- Aiguines - Beach of Galetas,
- Les Salles-sur-Verdon - Beach “Margaridon”,
- Bauduen - Beach of the village.
Jumping into the water from bridges and rocks is forbidden by interdepartmental or municipal order.
For your security, never cross the buoy lines around the dams. EDF reminder: This lake is an artificial lake: the sloping and unstable banks, the depth of the water and the variations in the level of the reservoirs make access to the lake dangerous.
Rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed, white water swimming, water trekking, cano-raft... Many white water activities are possible in the Verdon.
White water activities depend on the release of water from the dams located upstream from Castellane.
They usually take place on Tuesdays and Fridays in July and August, subject to change by EDF.
For the months of March to June, as well as September and October, EDF informs the guides as they become available - so it's best to contact them directly to organize your activity.
In calm waters: Pedalos, electric boats, fun boats, catamarans, paddleboats, windsurfers, dinghies, canoes and kayaks: water sports centres and rental companies await you in Artignosc-sur-Verdon, Bauduen, Les Salles-sur-Verdon and Aiguines.
Calm water activities take place in the form of round trips from the Sainte-Croix and Artignosc-sur-Verdon lakes.
Please note: in the event of bad weather or strong winds, water sports activities may close - please contact the rental companies for further information.
Find all the regulations concerning the aquatic environment by consulting the ecoguards' advice.
Discover our marked trails : from simple strolls to trail rides, there's something for everyone! Also visit chemindesparcs.fr to discover marked itineraries throughout the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon.
In the Canyon, the hikes are sporty and accessible only from 8 years old.
Warning ! In summer, access to the Var forests is regulated:
In the Alpes de Haute-Provence
Consult all the regulations by type of environment and the advice before setting off on an eco-guard trip.
Explore our territory by bike! Whatever your choice, from the family course, such as the mountain bike route to Salles-sur-Verdon, to the more sporty courses, such as the cycle touring circuit at the Verdon dams , there is something for everyone!
In the event of mechanical trouble, our tourist information offices have a small bicycle repair kit.
There are many things to do and discover with children, here are a few ideas:
- A passion for animals? Take a ride on a horse or pony:
✓ Les chevaux du Verdon in Artignosc-sur-Verdon from age 6
✓ Verdon Equitation in Les Salles-sur-Verdon
- Feel like reaching new heights? A climbing outing is just what you need! with La Corditelle from 6 years upwards on Aiguines and Aups
- Tingling in the legs? Here's a choice of remedies:
a self-guided tour such as :
✓ « Vers les Salles » from Aiguines - 6 kms AR, 300 m ascent, 2h AR, easy downhill, medium uphill.
✓ The natural path of Toine in Les Salles-sur-Verdon - 6.6 kms
✓ The circuit from Sulagran in Bauduen
✓ The hike to Domaine Saint Jean de Villecroze - 3 km loop.
or accompanied with :
✓ Reliefs Guiding from 8 years old over the whole territory
✓ Geneviève Vallard in Baudinard and the Verdon region
- If you prefer to let yourself go with the flow, how about a canoeing trip? with Canoë Verdon - Canoeing in the moonlight at Régusse.
- Looking for some height? A paragliding flight will delight you! with Roc n’Vol in Aiguines, from 35 kg.
- To get off the beaten track, unusual activities await you such as :
✓ A historical tour in the time of the Templars “La route de l'Histoire et des Légendes en Artuby” (The road of History and Legends in Artuby), featuring local artists and representative sculptures on La Martre –, Châteauvieux –, Brenon…, Le Bourguet -, Trigance
✓ A visit to the l’Art en jouet in Bauduen (Exhibition of settings and thousands of Playmobil®)
✓ An astronomy evening with Astro Verdon or a visit to the astronomical observatory of Bauduen
✓ A visit to the archaeological wall at Trigance (Viewpoint over the Jabron valley and its landscape and historical evolution over the last 400 millennia).
✓ A visit to the troglodyte caves - from 6 years old - its park and its playground in Villecroze.
Huile d’olive, fromages, miel, vin, légumes, agneau, …., sans oublier le « diamant noir provençal » – la Truffe – notre terroir est riche de saveurs.
Go for a gourmet getaway through our villages by visiting our producers ou en flânant sur nos marchés provençaux :
– Le Mardi : Aiguines de fin mai à mi-septembre,
– Le Mercredi : Aups ainsi que Tourtour de mi-mars à mi-octobre,
– Le Jeudi : Villecroze ainsi que Les Salles-sur-Verdon d’avril à octobre,
– Le Samedi : Aups ainsi que Tourtour de mi-mars à mi-octobre,
– Le Dimanche : Bauduen (de mi-mai à mi-septembre) et Régusse
Prenez ensuite la direction de nos restaurants : nos chefs y subliment nos produits avec savoir-faire.
Many activities take place in our territory throughout the year.
The agenda de ce site recense les fêtes & manifestations, expositions, marchés, visites guidées et concours & Tournois qui s’y déroulent.
Rendez-vous aussi sur les réseaux sociaux : https://www.facebook.com/VerdonNews
Une connexion wifi gratuite vous est proposée dans l’ensemble de nos bureaux d’information touristique.
Vous y trouverez également la possibilité de recharger smartphones ou ordinateurs portables ainsi qu’un kit de petite réparation de cycles.
Une connexion wifi gratuite est également disponible Moissac-Bellevue sur la place de la fontaine et à Trigance sur la place du village, au niveau de la Poste.
Des distributeurs de billet sont à votre disposition à Aups, Les Salles sur Verdon, Régusse et Villecroze.
Retrouvez leur emplacement sur notre carte interactive
Des laveries sont disponibles sur les parkings des supermarchés d’Aups et Régusse – Retrouvez leur emplacement sur notre carte interactive
Ainsi que dans les campings suivants :
– « Chanteraine » à Aiguines,
– « Les Ruisses » aux Salles-sur-Verdon
– « Le Ruou » à Villecroze.
Here are the different places to fill up with fuel :
In Aups : Supermarket Intermarché
Aux Salles-sur-Verdon: Orapi Market Service Station
In Régusse: Supermarket U
Retrouvez leur emplacement sur notre carte interactive
Aiguines: next to the town hall
Aups : en contrebas de la place principale sur le parking de la Colle et sur le parking du supermarché
Bauduen: in the parking lot at the entrance to the village
Brenon : en contrebas du village
Le Bourguet: in the small car park on the left of the south entrance to the village
Les Salles-sur-Verdon : Place Gleb Sivirine non loin du monument aux morts
Trigance: in the small car park below the village
Retrouvez leur emplacement sur notre carte interactive
We advise you to come by car so that you can explore our region in complete freedom.
You can also use the on-demand bus qui dessert les communes des cantons de Aups et Barjols lorsque des lignes régulières n’existent pas.
Comment ça marche ?
- Contact the reservation center on +33 (0)4 13 94 30 50 - Explain the desired schedule and itinerary, and the center will propose the most suitable transport solution, rationalizing all requests. The booking office is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00 - Reservations must be made by 17:00 on the previous day at the latest (and by 17:00 on Friday for travel on Saturday or Monday). NB: In the event of cancellation, please let us know no later than 17:00 the day before your trip.
There are many car parks in our villages and almost all of them are free.
Attention, plusieurs communes ont établi des zones bleues: Pensez à équiper votre véhicule d’un disque de stationnement.
In the Grand Canyon, a parking awaits you at Point Sublime - this is chargeable in season - find all the information here.
To complete this offer, a parking lot closer to the Samson corridor and the river encourages parking linked to outdoor activities and leisure activities with fixed daily rates in high season - find all the information here.
