10 places to stay to make the most of the Gorges du Verdon

Perched on a rocky outcrop, Château de Trigance overlooks the village of the same name, not far from the Verdon Canyon. It's an impressive setting, to say the least!

Château de Trigance is an intimate hotel with eight tastefully decorated rooms.

It also boasts a bistronomic restaurant renowned throughout the region. For a stopover with character in the Gorges du Verdon.

In an incredible natural setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the Verdon Gorges during the summer months, the Gaïa guest house is the ideal base for lovers of peace and quiet and beautiful scenery.

With the feeling of being alone in the world, if it weren't for the warm welcome of your host, this is a special place that is unanimously acclaimed by its former guests.

A rare gem to be found in Blieux.

The Gorges du Verdon are the ideal destination for an outdoor holiday.

You can pitch your tent on a pitch at La Ferme de Castellane, or choose from a wide range of accommodation: cottage, cabane, Adventure tent, roulotte, mobile home, small chalet for 2, family chalet and even chalet with spa bath!

The Castellane campsite is ideally located for exploring the Gorges du Verdon and taking part in the many sporting activities on offer in the area.

In Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the most beautiful village in the Verdon, it seems natural to look for a charming hotel. And charm is precisely the defining characteristic of the Bastide du Paradou!

Set in an authentic, fully renovated 16th-century Provencal bastide, the hotel has an inimitable cachet, from the rustically comfortable rooms to the pleasant garden...

Set in a peaceful location just 5 minutes from the village

For a relaxing stopover, nothing beats a hotel that combines simplicity, comfort and a warm welcome.

Add to that a breathtaking view over Lac de Sainte-Croix, and you have the Auberge des Salles.

Situated in the village of Les Salles-sur-Verdon, the hotel gives you a front-row seat for all the leisure activities offered by the lake, and is just a stone's throw from the breathtaking scenery of the Gorges du Verdon.

Right in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon, Ferme de Bourras puts you at the heart of the action in La Palud-sur-Verdon, considered to be the 'capital' of the area.

For a complete change of scenery, this atypical establishment offers two fully-equipped chalets, giving you complete independence for your stay in the gorges.

On the plus side, there's no shortage of nature activities to be enjoyed here!

The Basses Gorges du Verdon have a reputation for being quieter than the famous canyon, because they are less busy. And it's right here, in Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon, that the Colombière du Château is located.

The perfect place for lovers of tranquillity and old stones, this guest house and table d'hôte is set in a magnificent 17th-century Provencal farmhouse, tastefully restored.

An authentic address in the Verdon region.

Its location puts the Hôtel Grand Canyon du Verdon in a class of its own: it is built overlooking the Gorges du Verdon at their most spectacular.

On the left bank of the Verdon, the wildest part of the river, a choice stop-off point on the Corniche Sublime, also well-situated for starting out on hikes in the gorges.

The view from the terrace is breathtaking.

This is the ideal address for a stopover in Castellane, just upstream from the Gorges du Verdon. The rooms at the Nouvel Hôtel du Commerce are neat, modern and comfortable, just what you need for a good night's sleep.

Perfectly located in the centre of Castellane, this 3-star hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, which is always great when the mercury rises in summer.

The rooms at the Nouvel Hôtel du Commerce are neat, modern and comfortable, just what you need for a good night's sleep.

In this pretty Provencal farmhouse, you'll plunge straight into the atmosphere of Provence, with a warm welcome on arrival at Mas de la Chérine as a bonus!

Set in the countryside between Quinson and the Valensole plateau, the surroundings of this charming guest house exude serenity: in a way, it's the quintessence of the Verdon region!

Special mention should also be made of the breakfast, prepared using local produce.