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Tours
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- Gorges du Verdon & Lake Sainte-Croix from NiceThe most-reviewed Nice day: Castellane, the canyon road, Moustiers and free time at Lac de Sainte-Croix, eight seats at most.
- Valensole, Moustiers & the Verdon from AixThe shortest drive to the Verdon: Valensole, Moustiers and a lake swim by Pont du Galetas, from Aix with eight guests at most.
- Verdon Gorge & Moustiers Day Trip from NiceThe cheapest seat from Nice: Castellane, gorge views, an hour in Moustiers and lavender in season. Mixed reviews on short stops.
- Verdon, Lavender & Moustiers from NiceEight guests at most: Castellane, a gorge viewpoint, Valensole lavender from mid-June to mid-July, lake time and Moustiers.
- Verdon Canyon & Lake Day Trip from CannesHotel pickup in Cannes at 9:30, then Castellane, Moustiers and swim or boat time at Lac de Sainte-Croix. Few reviews so far.
- Lavender, Canyon Boat Picnic & Villages from AixA private day from Aix for up to six: lavender, two hours on your own electric boat with a picnic and wine, then Moustiers.
- Verdon Aqua Trekking near CastellaneInto the river itself: walk, float and swim through gentle rapids to the Tusset bridge near Castellane. Kit included, from age 6.
- Valensole Sunset Lavender Tour from MarseilleNo gorge, just lavender: an afternoon from Marseille to the Valensole plateau for golden hour and sunset. June and July only.
Guides
- All guides
- Day trip from NiceThe drive, the stops and which Nice tour to pick.
- Tour pricesWhat each day trip costs, and what you pay on top.
- Lavender seasonWhen Valensole blooms, and which tours stop there.
- Pedal boats & swimmingGaletas boats, how far you can go, and where to swim.
- Moustiers-Sainte-MarieThe star, the chapel steps, faience and how long to stay.
- Without a carBuses, the hikers' shuttle and tours with pickup.
Blog
- All posts
- Route des Crêtes winter closureClosure dates, open viewpoints and winter roadworks.
- Blanc-Martel trail diversionThe rockfall detour, shuttle dates and ways onto the water.
- Lavender dates 2027Bloom window, harvest, festival and the right tour dates.
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