Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice
Description
The Haute Provence offers impressive Canyons, the Gorges du Verdon, dug by the river of the same name. You will discover the huge lake of Sainte Croix and stop in magical places in the heart of nature. You will enjoy the Grand Canyon of France, along with a visit to the 16th century village Castellane (gateway to the Gorges of the Verdon, nestled at the foot of its famous Roc) and pottery-centric village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (the Capital of Fayence) and famous lavender fields (June-July).
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Itinerary
On the way to the Ste Croix Lake, you will admire incredible panoramic views. At your request, the driver can stop so you can take photos.
You will discover Castellane, a remarkable historical, cultural and sporting heritage. The village is today classified "city of character". It is located in a privileged environment, at the gates of the site of the Gorges du Verdon. Located on Route Napoleon and on the roads of lavender, the old village is also partly surrounded by the ramparts of the XIV century.
Then, we invate you to discover Moustiers Sainte-Marie that is ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located at the gateway to the Gorges du Verdon, this village is built in the form of an amphitheater. It is known throughout the world for finesse faience and unique decors. Moustiers Sainte Marie enjoys an exceptional environment: from here, you have a view of the lavender fields, the mountains and the lake of Sainte-Croix.
And experience one of the most beautiful lakes of Provence surrounded by fields of lavender. Sainte-Croix is the third largest lake in France! Ideal for swimming in summer or canoe, pedal boat or electric boat.
Our company offers guided tours and transfers for groups and individuals across French Riviera. We invite you to discover the beauty of our region that attracts people from all over the world. Accompanied by our experienced drivers, you will enjoy marvelous panoramic views and places full of history and traditions.
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Any hotel or accomodation in Nice
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request, if it is made during booking
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour is subject to rescheduling or cancellation. The tour is also subject to cancellation in the event of logistical/mechanical issues outside the activity provider's control or sick staff. Please have a secondary time slot ready the next day if possible
- This tour is available only from Nice
- The pickup and drop off from places other than Nice is not provided
- The total tour duration is 9 hours (Transportation from the pickup to drop off in Nice is already included in the total duration)
- Lavender season: end of June - mid-July depending on the weather conditions
Reviews(322)
Elton was very attentive and managed to capture very well our interest in the picturesque villages! Your recommendations are the best!
Really full action packed day with so much to see, our guide Sylvie was fantastic, a brilliant driver especially on the narrow roads and full on great facts and info. There is a lot of travelling but this is made very clear and the itinérant sp’its it up so you see as much as possible. A brilliant trip and a huge thank you.
Lovely day with many wonderful sights to see!! Our guide Marion was so nice and accommodating. Qute small villages and the lake is a beautiful end to the trip! Highly recommend!
I had a very good time! Raphael, our guide, had impressive knowledge of the region, was very kind from start to finish, and knows all the best spots for photos. I recommend it 100%!
Rafael was awesome! Knowledgeable and accommodating!
A day of driving without stopping for photos, in a car where it was difficult, if not impossible, to see the landscapes. Running through Moustiers Sainte Marie because we had to eat and visit the village in 1 hour. An impossible task when arriving at lunchtime when the restaurants are full. We still enjoyed paddle boating on the lake of the Verdon gorges, a splendid place. On the other hand, no visit to the lavender fields. In short, our guide was very friendly, but the imposed timing was a disaster. Spending almost a day in the car displeased us.
Today has been absolutely wonderful. We've seen so many nice things. The villages were so nice and cozy. It was wonderful to swim in the nice lake The guide Justine was helpful and nice.
We had a wonderful day with Justine; the tour was conducted in both French and English, and we visited everything that was scheduled. Thank you to Justine for her kindness and professionalism. I recommend 5 ⭐️
Excellent guide with Justine. She’s also an amazing driver on some very narrow curvy roads. Thoroughly enjoyed our day!
The trip was amazing, plenty of beautiful stops for viewing and to grab delicious food. Our tour guide/driver Elizabeth was absolutely the best!! I learned a lot about the area from her, and she was so fun, entertaining, and hilarious. I had a blast the whole drive. The nature view and swimming in the lake was breathtaking, the color of that water is unreal. Would absolutely do this tour again.
