Natural Regional Park of Verdon
Gorges du Verdon, France
The protected natural park surrounding the gorges.
Places in Natural Regional Park of Verdon
- Hotel-restaurant Provençal bars The atmosphere of hotel-restaurants in the Verdon reflects Provençal culture, creating convivial and warm environments.
Practical notes for Gorges du Verdon
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers warm weather for exploring the canyon and its turquoise waters, with June and September avoiding peak summer crowds.
- Getting around
- The towns lining the gorges, including La Palud-sur-Verdon, are best explored by car, with hiking trails accessing the canyon itself.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French. English is common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- The Gorges du Verdon's hospitality scene continues to embrace full immersion in nature, with hotels like the Hôtel des Gorges du Verdon offering 4-star luxury at 938 metres altitude, combining exceptional canyon views with terraces, swimming pools, and spas amid the Natural Regional Park of Verdon.
Other neighborhoods in Gorges du Verdon
- La Palud-sur-Verdon — A village just minutes from the first cliffs of the canyon, home to hilltop restaurants and hotels.
- Gorge-lining towns — Towns along the canyon offering a mix of culture, history and leisure.
Read the full Gorges du Verdon guide