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About twenty kilometres from Aups, at the gateway to the Verdon Gorges, Aiguines overlooks the magnificent Lake Sainte-Croix. This village in the Var department, in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region, lies close to the border with Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. This charming little Verdon village is home to a remarkable Renaissance castle, adding to the beauty of its setting.
Its surroundings offer breathtaking views over the lake, stretching all the way to the Valensole plateau.
The Tournerie Museum will delight lovers of art and craftsmanship, as will the workshops and boutiques tucked away in the village’s old lanes.
Every Tuesday, the village comes alive with the Provençal market.
Aiguines offers plenty of water-based activities, from the most adventurous to calmer, family-friendly options. Known as the climbing capital of the Verdon, the area boasts a huge number of routes for all abilities, with different orientations that make climbing possible year-round. Aiguines is also a paradise for fans of white-water sports and aerial sports.
Explore the many trails of Provence and the Camargue in the gentle Mediterranean climate.
For more relaxed outdoor activities, you can enjoy windsurfing, pedal boats, swimming in the lake, as well as walking and horse-riding trails. What’s more, the village of Aiguines is an ideal starting point for discovering some of the hilltop Provençal villages such as La Palud sur Verdon, or hidden natural treasures like Mont Ventoux, Mercantour National Park, and the many surrounding lavender fields. Our Verdon campsite is the perfect base for exploring all that Aiguines has to offer.
In the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park, Aiguines Castle towers over Lake Sainte-Croix with its majestic silhouette.
A former medieval bastide restored in the early 17th century in Renaissance style, the building is now privately owned. Notable for its solid square structure, softened by four corner towers, the Chateau d’Aiguines has been beautifully restored. Its glazed tile roof from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie makes it stand out from afar when viewed from the shores of Lake Sainte-Croix.
The castle is not open to visitors, but the site offers spectacular panoramic views well worth the trip.
Come and discover them during your stay at our campsite near Aiguines!
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