Verdon Gorges Route, starting from Riez

As you travel along the route, towards this major tourist destination in Provence, you will discover an exceptional natural heritage (Verdon Regional Natural Park), numerous panoramas with landscapes as magnificent as they are varied. You will discover, via this route, a beautiful overview of what makes our territory in Provence so rich.

Itinerary:
Take the D952 towards Riez. In this charming village, Roman columns bear witness to the region's long history.
Points of interest:
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• Roman columns
• Sainte-Maxime Church and the Clock Tower
• City center: ramparts, gates, fountains,
wash houses, squares, sundial...
• Merovingian Baptistery (5th century)
• Ayguières and Sanson Gates (14th c.)
• Remains of the primitive cathedral

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• Saint-Pierre Church (16th c.)
• Country castle (17th and 18th c.)


Continue along the same road to reach Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,
hilltop village classified as a “City of Character” and recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Points of interest:
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• City center: ramparts, fountains, wash houses,
aqueduct, sundial, arts and crafts
• Notre-Dame Church (12th century)
• Earthenware Museum
• Path of the Oratories
• Chapel of Our Lady of Beauvoir (12th century)
• Sainte-Anne Chapel (16th century)
• Sainte-Madeleine Grotto

Head towards La Palud sur Verdon, a village at the gateway to the Gorges du Verdon, then follow the “Route des Crêtes” via the D23, on the right bank of the Verdon. (This road is one-way, allowing you to make a loop).
You'll enjoy a spectacular view, and there are plenty of parking spots to get up close to the lookouts and admire the view. With a bit of luck, you might spot eagles soaring over the canyon or seasoned climbers ascending the steep walls.
Points of interest:
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• Castle (18th c.)
• Bell tower (11th century)
• House of the Verdon Gorges
• Route of the Ridges

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• Medieval castle
• Saint-Christophe Chapel
• Sublime point

Continue the route towards Pont de Soleils (D955) and Trigance (D90). Take the D71 to access the Corniche Sublime, on the left bank of the Verdon. Its
This evocative name speaks volumes about the beauties you're about to discover. Take advantage of your visit to the Pont de l'Artuby to try your hand at bungee jumping!
Points of interest:
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• Medieval village
• Saint-Michel parish church (15th century)
• Chapel, dovecote, bell tower, wells, passages
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• Last flour mill in operation in Provence
• Botanical trail
• Artuby Bridge (bungee jumping)

Continue the loop through the Var villages of Aiguines and Les Salles sur Verdon, located on the shores of Lake Sainte-Croix. They offer breathtaking panoramas.
Breathe on the peaceful, turquoise water. Continue along the D957, cross the large bridge to return to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Take the opportunity to admire the exit of the Gorges du Verdon, where the Verdon flows into the lake.
Points of interest:
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• Saint-Jean Parish Church
• Saint-Pierre Chapel and its orientation table
• Remains of the old castrum
• Old residences, fountains, belfry, washhouse
• Square tower with bell tower
• Woodturners' Museum

Les Salles sur Verdon
• Ancient village engulfed by water during the
creation of the Sainte-Croix lake. The new
village dates from 1970.

Back to Riez

Type : Loop

Distance : 215km