What to do in La Palud-sur-Verdon?

A peaceful, rejuvenating nature destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, this small Verdon village, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, is nestled in the heart of Europe’s most stunning canyon. Lovers of wide-open spaces, breathtaking scenery and unspoilt wilderness know it well: whether you’re here for a short break or a longer stay, La Palud-sur-Verdon is an ideal base for exploring the Verdon Natural Park, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and all their treasures and leisure activities. Stroll through the village’s charming streets and admire beautiful faience.

On its territory you’ll find Point Sublime, one of the most impressive viewpoints along the Route des Crêtes, overlooking the gorges and especially the Samson Corridor. Don’t miss the legendary Blanc-Martel trail either, for a hike deep in the rocky canyon and a walk through a tunnel nearly 1 km long.

The Saint-Maurin Nature Reserve in the heart of Provence is another precious area to discover in La Palud-sur-Verdon: at the entrance to the Verdon Gorge, its meadow terraces and numerous waterfalls can be explored on foot. Head out on a hike and discover the lower gorges, the Verdon Regional Nature Park, the Verdon canyon, or the lavender fields of the Valensole plateau. La Palud Castle is also home to the Maison des Gorges du Verdon, an eco-museum devoted to the gorges area and its natural riches, the history of its geological formation, and human settlement over the centuries. Near La Palud-sur-Verdon, you can also visit the charming villages of Gréoux-les-Bains, Salles-sur-Verdon and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. End your day in comfort with a holiday rental at an open-air campsite.

• Restaurant Le Styx: the brasserie of Hôtel de Provence, Le Styx is located in the heart of La Palud village. In the stylish setting of the dining room or on the terrace shaded by tall trees, you can enjoy traditional and Mediterranean cuisine. Homemade dishes are the rule, with a dessert display that changes daily.
• Auberge des Crêtes: on the Castellane road, Auberge des Crêtes is a family-run hotel-restaurant with a tree-lined terrace, offering dinner shows in summer. On the menu: grilled meats, wood-fired suckling pig, and Provençal recipes in a rustic setting.
• Crêperie Le Tilleul: on Rue Grande in the heart of the village, Crêperie Le Tilleul welcomes you on its intimate terrace or in its warm dining room to enjoy savoury buckwheat galettes, mixed salads, omelettes and delicious sweet crêpes.
• Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon: on the Route de la Maline, the restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Provençal mountains from its terrace and panoramic dining room. The chef cooks with local produce and vegetables from the hotel’s own kitchen garden.
• Bar-restaurant de la Place: at the intersection of La Palud’s two main roads, a welcoming bar-restaurant with a panoramic terrace and bright dining room, where you can enjoy pizzas, burgers, pasta dishes and Provençal specialities.