The Most Instagrammable Hotels in Gorges du Verdon, France


Nestled between the communes of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the Verdon Gorges have been awarded the title of the largest canyon in Europe. Offering majestic landscapes, the Verdon river dug this imposing canyon for thousands of years. The cliffs, rising between 250 and 700 meters, are the place of multiple encounters like birds, wild flowers and insects. Located along the gorge, the village of Rougon will give you a magnificent view on the flight and the shows of the vultures. To explore the Gorges, you will have to take a road making a loop, you will drive between the Alpes de Haute-Provence and the Var. For the amateurs of point of view and pretty photographs, many stops will delight you: the Sublime Point, the Belvedere of Escalés, the Belvedere of Mayreste, the sublime cornice, the cliff of Cavaliers, the bridge of Artuby and the balconies of Mescla. To offer you a beautiful escapade, you can take the road of the crests by electric bike. In the Gorges du Verdon, there are more than 900 routes dedicated to climbing along the limestone cliffs. Moreover, you will find various hiking trails that will lead you to the heart of the fauna and flora protected by the Verdon Regional Natural Park. But among the hikes, the Gorges du Verdon can also be enjoyed by diving into its emerald waters! For maritime activities, the river is the perfect place for pedal boats, canyoning, rafting and canoeing. At the end of the Gorges, lies the splendid lake of Sainte-Croix, an ideal place to swim and relax. 

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About La Bastide du Calalou; BW Signature Collection


La Bastide du Calalou is a 20-minute drive from Lake Sainte-Croix and a 30-minute drive from the Gorges du Verdon. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, a tennis court and refined rooms overlooking the Aups valley. A real little corner of paradise, the establishment charms its guests with its stone building and its garden. The rooms are decorated in the spirit of yesteryear, in the manner of the old houses of the region. You can find on the walls beautiful painted frescoes and vintage furniture. They are equipped with free internet access and flat-screen TVs for your favorite entertainment. Some even have an old-fashioned DVD and video player. If you're a fan of artifacts from the past, the hotel is sure to please! Every morning, a hearty buffet breakfast is served in one of the dining rooms. Also, you can enjoy regional cuisine made from local products in the hotel's restaurant. You can dine indoors or outdoors on the terrace as you wish. Last but not least, the hotel is located close to Tourtour village and to the black truffle market.




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About Hotel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon


Located in the picturesque village of La Palud, in the heart of the Verdon Canyon, the Hotel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon welcomes you in a high standing establishment. From the various terraces of the complex, you will be able to appreciate the panoramic views on the gorges and the cliffs. Relax and breathe the fresh air of the vacations. If you wish, an outdoor heated and covered swimming pool is available on site. Moreover, the hotel gives you access to a free and unlimited wifi connection. The rooms and suites are decorated in a modern and cozy style. They have a flat-screen TV, a safe for your precious belongings and a private balcony. Their private bathroom is equipped with a bathtub or shower depending on the room and a hair dryer. It's good to relax in this chic and bucolic atmosphere. Open for seven years, the Cinq Mondes Spa has a hammam, a sauna, a whirlpool and aquagym bikes. You can take care of yourself by exercising and relaxing. On site, the hotel offers the possibility to play tennis, petanque and basketball. The fitness room is entirely fitted out with Technogym equipment. Finally, the town of Castella is 26 kilometers away and the Sainte-Croix lake is 20 minutes away by car. 




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About Auberge de la Tour


Based in the town of Aups, known as the "capital of truffles" or the "capital of the Haut-Var", the Auberge de la Tour is only a 20-minute drive from the Verdon natural park and the Sainte-Croix lake. The Auberge boasts a restaurant, a patio and a garden. You can enjoy your meals inside or on the terrace and discover the traditional French flavors of the south of France. For gourmets, this culinary journey is just as important as the discovery of the Gorges and its emerald waters. Overlooking the garden, the inn's rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, comfortable furniture and high-quality bedding. Bucolic, the decor is clean and country with wooden beds and rocking chairs. The bathroom is private and includes a shower and a hairdryer. In the vicinity, you can practice several activities such as cycling and hiking on the land side and canoeing or rafting on the river side. In addition, there is free wifi in the common areas of the establishment and public parking in the village. Let yourself be charmed by the stone and the garden of the hotel and by the picturesque atmosphere of the village. 




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About Le Relais Notre Dame


Settled at the entrance of the village of Quinson, right next to the prehistoric museum, the hotel Le Relais de Notre Dame welcomes you at a hundred meters from the Verdon river and at about twenty minutes by car from the Lake of Sainte-Croix. Located in a splendid garden, the greenery and the old charm of its rooms will please you for sure! The relay has an outdoor pool and a restaurant with terrace. Designed in a Mediterranean spirit, all the rooms are equipped with a free wi-fi connection. The bathrooms are en suite and private and have a bathtub or shower and complimentary toiletries. Each morning you can enjoy breakfast in the dining room or in the privacy and comfort of your room. The on-site restaurant serves a seasonal menu made with fresh, local products. It also has a selection of tasty wines from the bar to accompany your meal. During your stay, you can relax on the sun loungers surrounding the pool or stroll through the hotel's gardens. Thanks to its ideal location, the Gorges du Verdon are only a few minutes away. To get around and park, the hotel provides access to its free private parking.






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