Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice

Treat yourself to this tour rich in history, wild nature, unforgettable landscapes in the heart of the Alps; the turquoise waters of Lake Sainte Croix. Once the customers have been picked up, we head towards the Gorges of Verdon located in Provence, in the Southern Alps. These gorges are dug by the VERDON river over a distance of 25 km, forming canyons up to 700 meters deep. Enjoy these gorges which attract admirers of natural landscapes, to practice sports (boating, white water, climbing, hiking, etc.), or to observe the protected fauna and flora within the Verdon Regional Natural Park. We make several stops along these sublime roads to immortalize these landscapes and these moments. We follow the course of the VERDON to the SAINTE CROIX lake.

Enjoy the turquoise ( bleu azur) waters of Lac the Sainte Croix. This reservoir is the fourth largest in France in terms of surface area (around 2,200 ha). The lake has become a center of summer tourism, it is very popular for aquatic leisure activities, and for its beautiful turquoise waters. There are many pedal boats and various boats from June to September.

Our next stop will be the Medieval village, MOUSTIERS SAINTE MARIE, where you'll have time to visit and get a lynch (not included). Classified among the most beautiful villages in France, you will have free time to discover this 5th-century wonder. Known for its ceramic workshops during the 17th and 18th centuries, you can visit the famous Earthenware Museum inaugurated in 1930. Don't forget to admire the famous Moustiers star suspended by a 135-meter-long chain stretched between two mountains, several tens of meters above the ground. Whose explanations of its existence are around 17 legends. Two other must-see monuments in this village are: The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption parish church is classified as a historic monument, built between 1336 and 1361. The Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir chapel, located at the top of the village offers a magnificent view of the entire Valensole plateau with its lavender fields.

Enjoy Our next stop to admire and stroll in the middle of the lavender fields. Lavandin is the most famous crop on the plateau. Yet endangered for 30 years by foreign competition, it is used for the manufacture of Marseille soap, used by local beekeepers during flowering (June-July) to extract the famous lavender honey, distilled for perfume or scents, and formerly for its medicinal virtues. NB: NB: the lavender fields only flower in June and July depending on climatic conditions and rainfall.

( optional activity); On the road to back to Nice, we'll stop at one of the Var vineyards for a wine tasting if we are in time. (optional). NB: Wine tasting is available only for clients over 18 age.

Return back to Nice