A cascade of flavors with Verdon gastronomy!

According to the World Tourism Organization¹, a gastronomic getaway can include culinary experiences, visits to local producers, and participation in festivals and cooking classes, helping to promote the traditions and culinary authenticity of the regions visited. Does this approach align with your idea of a holiday? Then do not limit yourself to discovering the landscapes of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region during your stay at our camping in the Verdon! Discover a land of flavor, where Verdon gastronomy expresses itself deliciously.

Verdon gastronomy has its origins in an ancient history, deeply rooted in the region’s pastoral and agricultural traditions², specific to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Did you know that lamb farming as well as the production of goat’s and sheep’s cheeses have been shaping this terroir for generations? Lavender honeys and wild herbs are among the living witnesses to the richness of this local biodiversity.

Influenced by Provençal cuisine, this gastronomy combines simplicity with authentic flavors. Today, the Verdon highlights this culinary heritage through quality labels and local markets, perpetuating age-old know-how.

Discover the gems that make this territory so proud during your stay near the Gorges du Verdon!

The generous Verdon terroir is brimming with exceptional products. During your holiday in the region, enjoy:

• Verdon honey: this product draws its richness from a varied flora between mountains and Provence, creating a purely Provençal flavor.
• Artisanal cheeses from the Verdon: made from sheep’s, goat’s or cow’s milk, these cheeses charm with their diversity. Enhance your aperitifs with these high-quality local products.
• The black truffle of Aups: this black diamond is renowned for its powerful aroma and woody notes that elevate the regional gastronomy of the Verdon.
• Secca d’Entrevaux: this locally dried beef can be enjoyed as carpaccio, with olive oil, Provençal tomatoes and sheep’s cheese.
• Verdon lamb: the result of ancestral transhumance, this tender and refined lamb is often featured in traditional Provençal recipes.

Which Verdon culinary specialties must you absolutely try? Get ready to salivate! Each dish is an invitation to travel:

• Tian provençal: a true concentration of sunshine on the plate, this colorful gratin of zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant is often enhanced with regional herbs.
• Soupe au pistou: guaranteed freshness with this summer soup made from fresh vegetables and basil.
• Fougasse: nothing beats this soft flatbread, sometimes with olives or bacon, for sharing a delicious moment.
• Daube provençale: beef marinated in red wine, slowly simmered with carrots and herbs for a comforting, richly flavored dish.
• Tapenade and eggplant caviar: spreads or creams to enjoy on good bread, perfect for snacks or aperitifs!
• Socca: a classic of the terroir, this Niçoise chickpea flatbread is usually crispy and golden.
• White or black nougat: these traditional confections made with almonds and honey delight young and old alike!

To accompany these dishes, you can choose from a Cordoeil craft beer, a pastis, a gin or one of the fine Provence wines.

Dreaming of sampling Verdon gastronomy? Several options allow you to savor these delights!

Local markets

Do not miss the markets, they are the best showcases for local products! The Aups market, one of the most beautiful in the region, awaits you just 800 meters from our campsite, every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Meet at Place Frédéric Mistral. You can buy fresh, high-quality products directly from the producers!

Food festivals and celebrations

Local festivals and celebrations are also wonderful opportunities to delight your taste buds. Think of the Black Truffle Festival in Aups (4th Sunday in January) or the Saffron Festival in Sillans-la-Cascade (late July). These events are perfect for an immersive experience!

Verdon restaurants

For certified gastronomy, choose restaurants bearing the Pays Gourmand³ label. This label highlights the gastronomic heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Looking for one of the best dining spots in the Verdon? The Restaurant des Gorges du Verdon, located 21 km from our campsite, is an excellent choice. Address: 50 chemin de Boulogne, 04120 La Palud-sur-Verdon.

Have these Verdon culinary specialties whetted your appetite? Book your stay at L’Oasis du Verdon, our 3-star campsite with a heated swimming pool, located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park, and come discover the richness of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur terroir!

Sources:

¹ World Tourism Organization. (n.d.). Gastronomy tourism and wine tourism.
https://www.unwto.org/fr/tourisme-de-gastronomie-et-enotourisme

² Verdon Regional Natural Park. (n.d.). Pastoralism.
https://www.parcduverdon.fr/fr/agriculture-et-foret/le-pastoralisme

³ Pays Gourmand. (n.d.). Pays Gourmand.
https://www.paysgourmand.com/