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Last updated: September 17, 2025

Gorges du Verdon to lake Sainte-Croix

The Gorges du Verdon, whose source is near the Col d'Allos, one of the highest passes in France, extend over approximately 100 km. You can enjoy the view from above or walk down to the water's edge.

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Gorges du Verdon

The Gorges de Verdun are a very popular place of natural beauty in France. You don't need to go in the water to enjoy this pearl. Nearby roads and bridges provide stunning views of the gorge below.

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Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Cave

The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine cave is a splendour. The square allows you to observe the Sainte-Victoire mountain in the distance as well as the century-old boxwood forest just below.

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Gorges du Blavet

Dug into volcanic rocks, red rhyolite, the gorges offer beautiful geological curiosities such as the Muréron cave, one of the major climbing sites in the Var.

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Pont du Galetas

It is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Provence, if not the most beautiful of all: Located between the Gorges du Verdon and the lavender fields of the …

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Pont de Quinson & View of the Verdon Gorge

Here, we pass between the Verdon and the lake of Quinson. We take full eyes on one side or the other!

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Gorges de Pennafort

Great rock formations in the gorge

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Gorges d'Ollioules

There is now a part of the road on the lower side reserved for bicycles. This simplifies traffic and improves safety Sergio

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Wolfsschlucht (Port-Cros)

The gorge is very beautiful and therefore well visited. It can be reached by bike and it must be parked at the top.

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Grotte de Castelette

You need the help of a speleologist to go to the source of the Huveaune which comes from this cave. You can still go quite deep without taking any risks. …

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Gorges du Verdon to lake Sainte-Croix

Gorges du Verdon

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Cave

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