Highlights
- Panoramic views over Europe's Grand Canyon from the Route des Crêtes
- Visit to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of France's most beautiful villages
- Turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix with optional swim or pedal boat
Description
Leave the coast behind and journey deep into the French countryside on a full‑day private tour to the legendary Gorges du Verdon, often called the “Grand Canyon of Europe.” This immense limestone canyon carved by the emerald‑green Verdon River offers some of the most dramatic natural scenery in France.
Your day begins with a scenic drive through the Provençal backcountry and the Gorges du Loup, with a photo stop at the Saut du Loup waterfall. The road then climbs into the foothills of the Alps until you reach **Castellane**, a charming village at the gateway to the Verdon. Enjoy free time to explore its narrow streets and admire the 180‑meter cliff crowned by Notre‑Dame du Roc.
From Castellane, you **enter the Gorges du Verdon themselves**, following the river as its turquoise waters guide you into the canyon. This is where the landscape becomes truly spectacular: cliffs rising up to 700 meters, dramatic turns, and panoramic viewpoints that reveal the full depth of Europe’s most impressive gorge. Your driver‑guide stops at several breathtaking lookouts so you can fully experience the canyon’s raw beauty.
Continue along the famous **Route des Crêtes**, a clifftop road offering unforgettable views and frequent sightings of griffon vultures soaring above the canyon walls.
The road then leads you to **Lac de Sainte‑Croix**, a stunning turquoise lake at the end of the gorge. Enjoy a photo stop overlooking the water, then choose between relaxing by the lakeshore, swimming, or renting a pedal boat — depending on weather and your preferences.
The afternoon continues in **Moustiers‑Sainte‑Marie**, one of France’s most beautiful medieval villages, known for its waterfalls, pottery tradition, and star suspended between two cliffs. Take time for lunch, a stroll, or simply enjoying the Provençal atmosphere. In season (mid‑June to mid‑July), admire the fragrant lavender fields that paint the landscape purple.
Your private driver‑guide adapts the itinerary to your wishes throughout the day, ensuring a perfect balance of nature, culture, and relaxation before the scenic drive back to Nice.
Includes
Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide
All transportation in premium electric vehicle
Panoramic drive on the Route des Crêtes
Stops at all major viewpoints
Free time in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Stop at Lac de Sainte-Croix
Bottled water
Excludes
Meals and drinks
Entrance fees to any paid sites
Pedal boat rental at the lake
Gratuities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
