Castellane

Noth of the gorges du Verdon

When you arrive at Castellane, the first thing that impresses you is the Roc, from the top of its 185 metres, it dominates the city. On the same Roc, the elegant silhouette of the Chapel Notre-Dame du Roc watch on the tranquillity of the city.

The current name of Castellane is derivative of "Petra Castellana" which meant the stronghold built on the Roc to protect themselves including Saracen invasions. On the plateau formed by the top of the Roc, you can still guess the remains of ancient fortifications.

Castellane nowadays, is an elegant city of Provence with its central place where players warm bowls refine their technique in the shade of trees. Bordering the square, café terraces and restaurants allow tourists to cool off. But Castellane is also a medium mountain village, nestled between the summits, as a call to climbing or hiking.

Indeed, thanks to its geographical location, Castellane offers many possibilities: rafting, canyoning, climbing, paragliding, Ulm, parachuting, hiking, bungee jumping...

You can taste Castellane since all these pleasures along the impressive Gorges du Verdon, a spectacular and beautifully preserved. Bids are manifold and a simple walk in the streets of Castellane you will discover windows professionals, only empowered to make sure every emotion in complete safety. The adrenaline surges will go...

If you prefer (or if you want to recover quietly!) Go bask on the beaches of Lake Castillon, very close. For a swim or a boat ride, sail or motor, you will not miss temptations.

Pictures of Castellane

Around Castellane

Lac de Sainte Croix - Gorges du Verdon - Colmars les Alpes - Saint André les Alpes - Saint Julien du Verdon - Allos - Aups - Vallée du Haut Verdon - Annot - Méailles - Digne les Bains

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