{"id":6786,"date":"2024-08-04T09:52:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T09:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=destination&p=6786"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:07:18","slug":"the-verdon-gorge","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/de\/destination\/the-verdon-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"The Verdon Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gorges du Verdon is the magnificent Verdon River canyon, sometimes called the European Grand Canyon, part of the Natural Regional Park in Provence. 25 km long and with up to 700 meters high limestone cliffs, the Gorge is located between the towns of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie<\/strong><\/a> in the west and the town of Castellane\u00a0in the northeast.
\nAt the end of the canyon the river flows into the artificial\u00a0Lake of Sainte-Croix<\/strong> (Lac de Sainte-Croix)<\/strong><\/a> under the Pont du Galetas bridge. The highly popular tourist’s destination is accessible from the French Riviera in the south, 113 km from Cannes<\/strong><\/a>, or from Provence towns in the west, 170 km from Avignon<\/strong><\/a>, 107 km from Aix-En-Provence<\/strong><\/a>, and 118 km from the village of Gordes<\/strong><\/a> in the Luberon Region<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Traveling in the Verdon Canyon region, enjoy the overwhelming landscapes of the Verdon Canyon while driving along its southern or northern rim, enjoy the scenery from Pont du Galetas bridge, with the Lake of Sainte-Croix on one side, and the entrance to the canyon from the other side.
\nNear Pont du Galetas bridge you will be able to relax in one of the nearby beaches on the lake, or to rent a kayak or paddle boat, enjoying a calm sailing along the river.<\/p>\n

The Verdon Canyon national park is heaven for outdoor and extreme activities, with more than 1,000 cliff climbing routes, numerous hiking trails, paragliding, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, and much more. Extreme sports activities include bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, and paragliding. For detailed information on available activities consult the Tourist Information Centers in the region\u2019s towns.<\/p>\n

To enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Verdon canyon, drive along the canyon rim in panoramic roads featuring numerous stops and viewpoints, either on the southern rim, coming from the south, or on the northern rim coming from the north.
\nIf you have the time, drive a complete circle around the canyon, from Pont du Galetas bridge north on D957 to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and east on D952, to Pont the Soleis. Continue south on D955 to Trigance, then back west on the southern rim, on D71 to Pont de l’Artuby, Aiguines, and back to Pont du Galetas. The 85 km route will take around 2 hours.<\/p>\n