The Verdon Gorges are one of the most beautiful natural areas of Provence, located in the Verdon Natural Park that also includes four lakes. On the excursion you will cross the landscapes of the Verdon Natural Park, you will reach viewpoints with panoramic views of the largest canyon in Europe from the Balcony of the Mescla, you will see the impressive cliffs of the Etroit des Cavaliers, the landscape in which the peaks of the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. And, of course, a stop in the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.

Excursion to the Verdon Gorges from Nice
On the Nice 10-hour excursion to the Verdon Gorges, you will cross some of the beautiful landscapes of Provence. They will pass through the Estérel Massif, the village of Le Muy, Draguignan, Comps-sur-Artuby, picturesque Provencal villages.

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Once in Cañon del Verdon, you will enjoy sublime views from the Balcones de la Mescla and from the cliffs of the Etroit des Cavaliers, and from the Col d'Illoire.

During the flowering season of lavender, you can see the spectacular lavender fields on the Valensole plateau, stunning photographs of the Provence symbol.

You can also admire the mountains of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux in the background, and visit the town of Aiguines and its castle. Then the lake of Sainte-Croix, the village of Moustiers-Sainte-marie, overlooking the turquoise blue waters of Verdon.

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On their way back to Nice, they will pass through the picturesque villages of Aups, Villecroze, Flayosque and Draguignan.

Excursion to the Gorges of Verdon from Aix-en-Provence

In addition to exploring the sublime landscape of the Verdon National Park, you can visit the famous Occitane cosmetics factory in Manosque, cross the Valensole Plateau (where you can see spectacular lavender fields from mid-June to mid-July) admire the beaches of the lake Sainte-Croix, visit the Moustiers-Sainte-Marie pottery workshops, contemplate the Verdon Gorges and visit the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.