







Situated between the Haut Var and the Alpes de Hautes Provence, 1h30 from Marseille, Toulon or Manosque, the Sainte Croix Lake is an artificial water reservoir created in 1973, in the heart of the Verdon regional natural park.
Covering an area of 2200 hectares, this body of water is also a mecca for water sports and freshwater fishing. At an altitude of 480 meters, the weather conditions are varied and pleasant, the Mistral wind blows for thrill seekers, a thermal wind is established on summer afternoons and the calm and clear waters await you for your walks and swimming. The center offers various nautical activities. In the program of these days, come and enjoy the outings and baptisms organized on different supports (catamaran, windsurfing, dinghy, paddle, kayak).
Sports school : Information
CN Bauduen's team of instructors welcomes you to the
training sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round. From 1:30 pm to 5 pm.
Thanks to its state-qualified sports teachers, you can also practice : archery.
For the 10 - 16 years old the Var department has set up a "Discovery Sport Pass", once or twice a year. Register to discover one of these activities at https://www.var.fr/pass-sportdecouverte.
The center organizes outdoor sports camps during the school vacations.
Do not hesitate to contact us!
Sports school : Information
CN Bauduen's team of instructors welcomes you to the
training sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round. From 1:30 pm to 5 pm.
Thanks to its state-qualified sports teachers, you can also practice : archery.
For the 10 - 16 years old the Var department has set up a "Discovery Sport Pass", once or twice a year. Register to discover one of these activities at https://www.var.fr/pass-sportdecouverte.
The center organizes outdoor sports camps during the school vacations.
Do not hesitate to contact us!
Services
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
- Activities
- Target sports
- Water sports
- Archery
- Windsurf
- Sailing
- Catamaran
- Sports adapted for disabled people
- Stand up paddle
- Wing Foil
- Wingsurf
- Equipment
- Car park
- Defibrillator
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Canoe hire
- Stand up paddle rental
- Leisure Center
- Catamaran rental
- Windsurf rental
- Rental of sailing dinghy
- Wing surf with foil hire
- Wing surf hire
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 3 April 2025 - Closed on monday, on sunday
From 2 June 2025 until 13 June 2025 - Closed on monday
From 14 June 2025 until 13 September 2025 - Open everyday
exceptionaly closed on the 30th of August.
From 4 October 2025 until 3 April 2026 - Closed on monday, on sunday
Location
Location
Contact Bauduen Nautical Centre
- www.cnbauduen.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Lake 5 km away
- Close to GR footpath
- Waterside



