The Sainte-Croix lake and the Galetas and the Chabassole beaches

Lake

83630 Aiguines

View of the Galetas bridge — ©OT d'Aiguines

Aerial view of the Galetas — ©OT d'Aiguines

An idyllic landscape !

The Sainte-Croix lake is the 2nd largest artificial lake of France (22 square kilometres).

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The dam of Sainte-Croix was officially inaugurated in 1975. It contributes to supply a great part of the area (Marseille, Toulon...) with electricity and drinking water.

On Aiguines area, fitted beaches will allow you to enjoy swimming in emerald green water of the lake, in an absolute calm (motor boats are forbidden).

Nautical hikes (canoes, pedal or electric boats) are accessible to everybody to discover the Grand Canyon spectacular spots.

A first-aid post is opened in July and August and provides the Galetas beach with watched bathing.

Services

Water sports

Fishing

Coach parking

Car park

Beach

Camper van reception area

Camper van service area

Sustainable development

Outhouse

Picnic area

Pets welcome

Leashed only, swimming not authorized

Motorhomes allowed

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Rates

Free access

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Subject to favorable weather

Location
Location
The Sainte-Croix lake and the Galetas and the Chabassole beaches
83630 Aiguines
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Leaflet | Esri
04 94 70 21 64
www.lacs-gorges-verdon.fr
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Mountain view
Close to GR footpath
Waterside
Overview on river

Le Vieux Château
The restaurant Le Vieux Château in Aiguines offers Provençal specialities, vegetarian dishes made with local products while favouring organic farming and breeding.
Aiguines
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Aiguines Tourism
Enjoy Great Nature At the Tourist Information Centre, our tourist consultant welcome you throughout the year and guide you in your research.
Aiguines
Terre de Saveurs
A sandwich break before visiting the Verdon Gorges...? Stop at Terre de Saveurs....
Aiguines
Campasun Campsite of the Aigle
Close to the village, but also close to the Verdon Canyon and the Corniche Sublime, the campsite welcomes you in a majestic setting, dominating the Sainte-Croix lake.
Aiguines
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Chanteraine
5 kilometres far from the Verdon Gorges, in a quiet harbour of greenery, this terrace-settled campsite dominates the Sainte-Croix lake, 600 meters apart.
Aiguines
Le Galetas
On Aiguines area, close to the Verdon Gorges and 100 meters far from the Sainte-Croix lake, you will be able to enjoy all the activities of this exceptional site.
Aiguines
Chanteraine
This restaurant, situated outside the village, offers a pleasant view on the Sainte-Croix lake and suggests fine cooking with local recipes.
Aiguines
Le Vieux Château
You are in the heart of an authentic Provence, at the hotel Le Vieux Château, a former 18th century post house, whose cool ashlar walls and shaded terrace make it the perfect...
Aiguines
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Restaurant of the Aigle
The restaurant of the Aigle campsite in Aiguines offers breathtaking panoramic views over the majestic Sainte-Croix lake.
Aiguines
L'Antidote
L'Antidote offers sweet and salty crepes, children's menu, home-made desserts, salad and meat. Continuous service depending on the season. Bar open until 1 a.m.
Aiguines
Chez Dante
Our little terrace, in the shade thanks to its lime tree, overlooks the village square and awaits you. You can enjoy here one of our meals, bruschettes or tapas or just take a...
Aiguines
Le Grand Canyon
The hotel-restaurant is situated in the heart of the Grand Canyon du Verdon and thanks to its panoramic terrace, offers a unique view on the Verdon river 300 metres lower down....
Aiguines
Le Grand Canyon du Verdon
An exceptionnal place to enjoy the sight of the imposing nature.
Aiguines
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Le Rive Gauche
A cordial place will welcome you to savour traditional food. The restaurant is situated in the heart of the village.
Aiguines
Le Vieux Château
The restaurant Le Vieux Château in Aiguines offers Provençal specialities, vegetarian dishes made with local products while favouring organic farming and breeding.
Aiguines
Réservable
Aiguines Tourism
Enjoy Great Nature At the Tourist Information Centre, our tourist consultant welcome you throughout the year and guide you in your research.
Aiguines
Terre de Saveurs
A sandwich break before visiting the Verdon Gorges...? Stop at Terre de Saveurs....
Aiguines
Campasun Campsite of the Aigle
Close to the village, but also close to the Verdon Canyon and the Corniche Sublime, the campsite welcomes you in a majestic setting, dominating the Sainte-Croix lake.
Aiguines
Réservable
Chanteraine
5 kilometres far from the Verdon Gorges, in a quiet harbour of greenery, this terrace-settled campsite dominates the Sainte-Croix lake, 600 meters apart.
Aiguines
Le Galetas
On Aiguines area, close to the Verdon Gorges and 100 meters far from the Sainte-Croix lake, you will be able to enjoy all the activities of this exceptional site.
Aiguines
Towards Les Salles
Haut-Var-Verdon territory, at the heart of the Verdon Gorges and the Verdon Natural Regional Park, landscapes of the Prealpes, small hiking path.
Aiguines
1Jan10Jul
Training curses - Paragliding pilot
From initiation to improvement, up to the first flights of duration and distance: an individualized and optimized training course by the practice of the tandem flight with...
Aiguines
Réservable
15Feb15Nov
Paragliding tandem flights - Aiguines
Spectacular meeting of the Verdon and Sainte-Croix Lake, viewed from the sky, with a landing on the beach. This flight with Roc n'Vol offers midday bright and vivid colors. You...
Aiguines
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Ascension of the Grand Margès
Climb to the 3rd highest peak of the Var to enjoy breathtaking views.
Aiguines
Castle of Aiguines
The Castle of Aiguines overlooks the Sainte-Croix Lake and offers a great panorama.
Aiguines
1Mar15Nov
Discovery day with Roc n'Vol
Become a paragliding pilot with Roc n'Vol !
Aiguines
Réservable
Verdon Gorges
The Verdon Gorges forms the biggest canyon of Europe: it’s an area where space and vastness are mixing. In the limestone of Haute Provence plateau, the river dug a 25 km long...
Aiguines
Les Gorges du Verdon - rive gauche (la Corniche Sublime)
The Verdon Gorges form the biggest canyon of Europe; it's an area where space and vastness are mixing. In the limestone of Haute Provence plateau, the river dug a 50...
Aiguines
Wood turners museum
History of a craftsman's job which became nowadays an artist's profession: "the woodturning", and a rare and unique heritage object: "the studded ball", ancestor of the current...
Aiguines
Bridge of the Artuby
The bridge over the Artuby was constructed of reinforced concrete between 1938 and 1940 by the company Thorrand and Co. from Nice.
Aiguines
Towards Les Salles
Haut-Var-Verdon territory, at the heart of the Verdon Gorges and the Verdon Natural Regional Park, landscapes of the Prealpes, small hiking path.
Aiguines
1Jan10Jul
Training curses - Paragliding pilot
From initiation to improvement, up to the first flights of duration and distance: an individualized and optimized training course by the practice of the tandem flight with...
Aiguines
Réservable
15Feb15Nov
Paragliding tandem flights - Aiguines
Spectacular meeting of the Verdon and Sainte-Croix Lake, viewed from the sky, with a landing on the beach. This flight with Roc n'Vol offers midday bright and vivid colors. You...
Aiguines
Réservable
Ascension of the Grand Margès
Climb to the 3rd highest peak of the Var to enjoy breathtaking views.
Aiguines
Castle of Aiguines
The Castle of Aiguines overlooks the Sainte-Croix Lake and offers a great panorama.
Aiguines
1Mar15Nov
Discovery day with Roc n'Vol
Become a paragliding pilot with Roc n'Vol !
Aiguines
Réservable
Sandwicherie du Verdon
Only a take-away food, no terrace.
Aiguines
Verdon Gorges
The Verdon Gorges forms the biggest canyon of Europe: it’s an area where space and vastness are mixing. In the limestone of Haute Provence plateau, the river dug a 25 km long...
Aiguines
Boat launch of Chabassole
The launching ramp is open all year round and is reserved for boat launching with no schedule restrictions.
Aiguines
Le Galetas
On Aiguines area, close to the Verdon Gorges and 100 meters far from the Sainte-Croix lake, you will be able to enjoy all the activities of this exceptional site.
Aiguines
Les Hauts Vernis - rock climbing area
93 routes from 3 to 7c. Facing West, this sector is fully in the sun in the afternoon. It is so a winter sector. Nevertheless, it is quite pleasant during summer months for...
Aiguines
Le Col d'Illoire - rock climbing area
18 routes from 4a to 6a+. Beginners sector par excellence at 970 meter high. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.
Aiguines
Le Vallon d'Estay - rock climbing area
45 routes from 4+ to 6c. Facing South, this is a family sector. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.
Aiguines
Le Galetas - rock climbing area
20 routes from 3+ to 6b+. Facing West, this sector is fully in the sun in the afternoon. On the territory of Moustiers Sainte Marie. The bridge of Galetas and the entrance of...
Aiguines
Pas de Gairoù - rock climbing area
5 routes from 6b+ to 8a. Facing East, you should better be a good climber in the route 7b. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own...
Aiguines
Sandwicherie du Verdon
Only a take-away food, no terrace.
Aiguines
Verdon Gorges
The Verdon Gorges forms the biggest canyon of Europe: it’s an area where space and vastness are mixing. In the limestone of Haute Provence plateau, the river dug a 25 km long...
Aiguines
Boat launch of Chabassole
The launching ramp is open all year round and is reserved for boat launching with no schedule restrictions.
Aiguines
Le Galetas
On Aiguines area, close to the Verdon Gorges and 100 meters far from the Sainte-Croix lake, you will be able to enjoy all the activities of this exceptional site.
Aiguines
Les Hauts Vernis - rock climbing area
93 routes from 3 to 7c. Facing West, this sector is fully in the sun in the afternoon. It is so a winter sector. Nevertheless, it is quite pleasant during summer months for...
Aiguines
Le Col d'Illoire - rock climbing area
18 routes from 4a to 6a+. Beginners sector par excellence at 970 meter high. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.
Aiguines
Chabassole Beach
An idyllic landscape !
Aiguines
Bridge of the Galetas
The Galetas bridge is a road bridge at the start of Sainte-Croix lake and the end of the Verdon Gorges.
Aiguines
Galetas Beach
An idyllic landscape !
Aiguines

Updated on 15 September 2023 at 09:29
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon
(Offer identifier : 832583)

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