A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Verdon Gorges and the landscapes of Provence’s great canyon.
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2 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Charming bed and breakfast
In Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, five spacious rooms, including a family suite, occupy a former pottery workshop restored with restraint. Comfortable interiors and a terrace above the stream invite leisurely pauses. A house rooted in the village’s craft traditions, for exploring the Verdon and enjoying seasonal cooking.
Places to explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie · Gorges du Verdon · Lac de Sainte-Croix · Valensole
Varages
Bed and breakfast and holiday cottages
In Varages, an 18th-century country house offers two guest rooms, three holiday rentals sleeping three to six and a family house for six to eight. The independent accommodation retains the character of the old buildings, among woods and olive trees. The owners’ passion for astronomy adds a distinctive view of the night sky to a stay in Provence Verte.
Places to explore Provence Verte · Lac de Sainte-Croix · Gorges du Verdon · Sainte Victoire
Between Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Var, the Verdon gorges connect the landscapes around Castellane with Lake Sainte-Croix. A stay here combines scenic roads, villages and outdoor activities. Choose your accommodation according to the bank of the river and your planned visits: roads wind around the canyon and surrounding hills.
From La Palud-sur-Verdon, the Route des Crêtes reaches several viewpoints above the cliffs. Rougon and the Point Sublime introduce another part of the upper gorges. On the opposite bank, roads lead towards Aiguines and the lake. Not every viewpoint requires a long walk, but check access and road openings for the season.
Castellane, overlooked by its Roc, suits visits to the upstream gorges and river. La Palud puts trails and cliffs closer at hand. To the west, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie combines lanes, pottery workshops and access to the lake. Sainte-Croix-sur-Verdon, Aups and the villages of the Valensole plateau offer other bases, depending on your outings.
Canyon trails include steep sections and equipped passages; confirm that they are open before setting out. The Imbut trail is closed and should not be treated as a walking option. For water activities, distinguish white-water outings around Castellane from trips on Lake Sainte-Croix. Availability depends on water levels, weather and local rules.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for hiking, climbing and driving with less heat. Summer is good for water activities, but roads, car parks and beaches are busy.
Castellane and La Palud-sur-Verdon are convenient for the upper gorge. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Lake Sainte-Croix are practical for combining canyon, village and swimming.
Yes: villages, viewpoints and trailheads are scattered. Seasonal transport does not replace a car everywhere. If a walk finishes away from its starting point, arrange the return in advance using services actually available.
