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Aiguines

Tourism and travel guide

In the department of the Var, the small village of Aiguines was built in the luminous landscapes of the Gorges du Verdon and the Valensole plateau. Not far from the most beautiful tourist sites of the Var, the village of Aiguines is a haven of peace.

Are you looking to spend your holidays in Provence surrounded by nature? Get out your bike, put on your rucksack and explore the sunny roads and paths of the Gorges du Verdon and the Valensole plateau. You can also try your hand at many other activities in the Var: horse riding, golf initiation, tree climbing, via ferrata, paragliding…

Aiguines is located near Lake Sainte-Croix, a large lake downstream from the Verdon Gorges. The lake has beaches where you can swim, and the leisure centers offer various water activities, including the rental of electric boats, paddleboards, kayaks, or pedal boats.

From the Mediterranean coast to the high altitude meadows of the Southern French Alps, the diversity of the terroirs in southeastern France offers a rich gastronomy. The local markets organized in the Var are a unique opportunity to take part in local life, while discovering local products.

Aiguines is overlooked by a castle. This private property is not open to the public, but it can be admired from several viewpoints. On the shores of Lake Sainte-Croix, the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France and boasts a remarkable heritage. Medieval churches, fountains and wash houses, monasteries, castles… You can also discover a famous local heritage or a more confidential one.

Are you looking for accommodation near Aiguines? You wish to live in a quiet place in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon and the plateau of Valensole? In order to help you prepare your stay, we offer you quality accommodation. You can contact the Tourist Office of Aiguines to discover ideas for accessible visits nearby.

The lavender fields of the Valensole plateau

Lavender fields are emblematic of the landscapes of Provence. Do you dream of admiring endless fields of lavender? The Valensole Plateau, near Aiguines, is renowned for its numerous fields.

This postcard-perfect landscape is even more beautiful between June and July when the lavender is in full bloom and has not yet been harvested.

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The Verdon

The Verdon Regional Natural Park is composed of landscapes of great ecological diversity, which can be classified into seven territories: the Gorges du Verdon, the largest canyon in Europe, the Artuby, the hills of the Haut-Var, the lakes and mountains, the lake of Sainte-Croix, the low gorges, watered by the generous waters of the Verdon, the plateau of Valensole… There are many nature activities: hiking, Nordic walking, cycling, horse riding, kayaking down the gorges, canyoning, tree climbing, via ferrata…

The medieval villages bear witness to a human occupation several thousand years old. During your tourist escapades, you will be able to admire historical landmarks, bread ovens, medieval castles, fountains, wells, chapels, oratories, churches… Mountain agriculture is still practiced in the Verdon. Markets and grocery stores will invite you to discover local products: gingerbread, honey, goat’s cheese, lamb meat, market garden and farm products, olives, olive oil, citrus fruit liqueurs, crystallized flowers…

Read more: Verdon Regional Natural Park

Museums in the Var department

A natural destination par excellence, the Var department also has a particularly rich cultural offer.

Museums open their doors to you in Provence Verte and on the Côte d’Azur: you can discover for example the House of Memory and Remembrance of Régusse, the museum of sacred art in Revest-les-Eaux, the earthenware museum in the Var departmentages, the Heritage Conservatory in La Garde-Freinet, the museum of local history and traditions in Fréjus, the museum of Provençal clothing in Solliès-Ville, the Jean Aicard / Paulin-Bertrand museum in La Garde…

Practical information

The Tourist Office of the Lakes and Verdon Gorges can assist you in planning your visit to Aiguines and finding accommodation nearby:

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