Summary
Near the Gorges du Verdon
Stunning views
5 Minutes from the Lac de Sainte Croix
Sleeps 6
Self-catering
Opposite restaurant
Two double bedrooms
2 double beds
1 double sofa bed in living room
Floor area 80 m²
18 m² Roof terrace with table and chairs
Fully equipped kitchen
Living room with fire place
Large on suite bathroom and toilet
Separate shower room and toilet
Lots of parking
Nice Airport 1 3/4 hours
Toulon Airport 1 3/4 hours
Nearest beach 10 minutes (on lake)
Marseille 2 hours
20% early bird discount on peak months
In Detail
Old village house near the Gorges du Verdon
with panoramic views and large terrace
Views of the wild countryside and spectacular sunsets
Enjoy truly breath taking views of the wild countryside and spectacular sunsets, an artist's delight. A self catering 18th century three story house opposite a restaurant giving the convenience of a hotel. An old village house set in a beautiful provençal village near the Lac de Sainte Croix and Gorges du Verdon. It has a large terrace of 18 m². The village, perched on a hill at an altitude of 630 meters, has maintained its old fashioned Provençal appeal and is in the midst of a nature reserve, which is rich in flora and fauna. The scenery here is astonishing and diverse. This area was never really discovered until the beginning of the 20th century, the two Verdon Gorges have fascinated innumerable visitors ever since. The two canyons are separated by the Lac de Sainte Croix.
• Private outside semi-shaded sun terrace for eating
and relaxing, with panoramic views of the surrounding
countryside
• Large bathroom with Victorian style free standing
bath
• Beautiful view of rolling countryside from Victorian style bath
• Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, linen, electricity and
water included. Towels for indoor use only
• All bed linen is made of cotton
• Pop downstairs for your coffee and breakfast, lunch
and diner – no need to cook at all!
• Lots of free and secure parking outside the house and
in the friendly village
• 15 minutes to Aups - Village with large supermarket and lots of facilities
• Children's playground nearby complete with playground equipment
• TV, DVD, and CD player
• No hidden extras
Things to do
Relax and watch the world go by on the terrace or on one of the many beaches on the nearby lake.
Action and Adventure Activities
The Gorge and the lakes of the Verdon river are the home of
many companies specialising in action and adventure
activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning,
kayaking, sailing, water skiing, climbing, trekking, mountain
bike rides, paragliding, free flight, gliding, and horse
riding. It is also one of the most memorable settings in the
world for fishing. It is sheer nature at its best featuring
crystal clear emerald waters and white canyon cliffs 700
meters high above your head. It is a paradise for hikers,
climbers and fly-fishers.
Walking
Map of walks in the area
Best viewed on the satellite view as the map has been drawn over the
the satellite view.
In Baudinard, you could visit the 11th century church of Saint Michel l'Archange, le pont Silvestre, whch was built near the remains of a Roman bridge, the three shrines of Ste Catherine, St Espero and St Etienne, or the 14th century dungeon of the Chateau de Sabran. A classified historic building, l'Abbaye de Valmogne, is situated on le chemin de Vaumougne. This superb Roman priory of the 13th century has been recently restored and is well worth a visit. There are walks and hikes along the edge of the river Verdon, as well as walks that take in villages and vantage points. Whatever walk you choose, you can be sure of the most awe-inspiring scenery, a wealth of wildlife and a wide variety of wildflowers, plants and birds.
The area
Le Parc naturel du Verdon
The Gorge and Lake are in a Natural Park, and there has been
a successful program over the last few years to
re-introduce wildlife such as golden eagles and vultures,
which can frequently be seen souring above the mountains or
down into the Gorge. There are many different varieties of
lizards and geckoes to be seen on a hot day as well as
crickets and cicadas. The scenery is enhanced by the
abundance of wild flowers and shrubs throughout the year. In
April the acacia trees bring white fragrant blossoms whilst
the elegant wild irises are a mass of colour and the rarer
dwarf varieties in their different colours and hues can often
be spotted. May brings the vibrant yellow blooms which abound
on the mountain and roadsides. Wild flowers such as the
delicate purple columbine, sweet peas, and many varieties of
orchid are numerous in the area.
The Grand Canyon du Verdon
The Gorge du Verdon is the world’s 2nd largest gorge,
approximately 20km long and plunging more than 300m in
places. This immense and magnificent canyon straddles the
departments of Var and the Alpes de Hautes Provence. The
Gorge du Verdon is one of Europe’s great natural
wonders; formed where the blue-green Verdon river cuts a deep
swathe through the high limestone plateau of Haute Provence.
Often called Europe's Grand Canyon , this truly spectacular
canyon is over 25 kilometers long and in places over 1000
meters deep, and the great cliffs are a playground for rock
climbers. Although it's much smaller than Arizona's Grand
Canyon, the Grand Canyon du Verdon is deep, compact, wild and
beautiful.
Lac de Ste. Croix
This magnificent turquoise lake was formed by a dam built accross the Verdon river
in the 70's. The Lac de Sainte. Croix is very large and has a feeling of going on forever.
At the north eastern end of the lake is an almost invisible slot in the mountain wall hides
the deep, wild Verdon canyon where the rushing green waters
of the river enter the lake. There are many sandy beaches on
the lake, which is very safe to swim in.
There are hikes starting from the ancient villages around the lake. There is easy access to most of the lake shore, and plenty of beaches and picnic areas. As the lake is so large the summer visitors are accommodated without a feeling of overcrowding its vast surface. On the plateau above the Lake are miles of lavender fields, which are truly spectacular when in flower, around June and July. The Lake, which the river of the Gorge feeds into, is normally bright blue, reflecting the sun.
Although the village of Ste-Croix-de-Verdon gave the lake its name, the village of Les Salles-sur-Verdon on the opposite side is more a part of the lake itself: the old village rests 40 meters below the surface of the water. When the dam was built, Les Salles-sur-Verdon moved to higher ground, taking some of the old village with it, including the church bell tower and the fountain.
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