Lac St Cassien Near-by Lake St Cassien is a very famous for its fishing of carp, trench, crayfish, pike, trout, catfish … but it is also possible to hire a canoe, pedal boats, rowing boats or just go swimming. There are many restaurants situated all around the lake for lunch, dinner or just a snack. The […]
Gorges du Verdon Considered one of Europe’s most beautiful canyons The Gorges du Verdon stretches approx. 25 kilometers and are at places 700 meters deep. The canyon formed by the Verdon River that runs from the mountains sources by La Foux d’Allos through Lake Castillon, through the spectacular canyons into the artificial lake of […]
Lac de Saint-Croix The Lake of Sainte-Croix is a man-made lake that was formed by the construction of the dam 1971-74 (The Dam of Sainte-Croix). The dam is 94 metres high, 7.5 metres thick at its base and 3 metres thick at its crest and generates 142 million kWh of electricity per year. The village […]
The lavender fields of Valensole are truly spectacular. High over to the west over the Gorges de Verdon sits the Plateau of Valensole most likely the very best spot admire the beautiful lavender fields. Although a busy tourist spot it is well worth a visit. A tip is to be up early see the fields […]