Upstream of the small town of Castellane, the lake of Castillon fed by the Verdon is a real jewel in Provence. Do you like to swim in summer? You want to rent a sailboat, a boat, a kayak? The lake of Castillon offers a wide selection of nautical activities.
The Verdon Regional Nature Park is made up of extraordinarily diverse landscapes, which can be classified into seven large areas: the Gorges du Verdon, the Artuby, the hills of the Haut-Var, the lakes and mountains, the lake of Sainte-Croix, the lower gorges, the Valensole plateau, where lavender and wheat are grown… The Park has been designed to allow the practice of outdoor activities, while ensuring the protection of ecosystems… Sports and activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, via ferrata, paragliding, tree climbing… are practiced here.
The medieval villages of the Verdon are a reminder of a human occupation several thousand years old. During your visits, you will be able to admire historical milestones, wells, fountains, wash houses, oppidums… Agropastoralism is practiced in the Verdon. Markets and grocery stores will allow you to discover local products: honey, gingerbread, mountain cheeses, lamb meat, market garden and farm products, olives, olive oil…
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area is home to an exceptional rural heritage and terroir. Almost every valley has its own museum that showcases local know-how. for example, you can visit the Alexandra David-Néel museum in Digne-les-Bains, the house of the Bois de Méolans-Revel, the museum of religious art in Digne-les-Bains, the Museum of Workers’ Memory, Mines and Miners in Saint-Maime…
