{"id":1008,"date":"2026-04-08T12:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/verdon\/lake-castillon\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:17:30","slug":"lake-castillon","status":"publish","type":"verdon","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/lake-castillon\/","title":{"rendered":"Castillon-Verdon Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"diaporama-header align-full\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon-420x249.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon-850x505.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon-768x456.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon-1024x608.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-lac-castillon-420x249.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"diaporama-header__inner\"><div class=\"group resa\"><p><ctv-searchbar data-popover-placement=\"bottom\" ><\/ctv-searchbar><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<div class=\"group sec-25\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Discover Lake Castillon <span class=\"fc-span\">with Your Family<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"73\" >If you\u2019re looking for a change of scenery, Lac de Castillon is the place to go. <strong>It\u2019s located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Nature Park<\/strong>. It is a vast natural area covering 188,000 hectares that spans the departments of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var. For a comfortable getaway in the region, book your stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oasis du Verdon<\/a> campground. Located at the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon, the campground is about 81 kilometers from the lake (about 1 hour and 47 minutes by car).   <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Discovering <span class=\"fc-span\">Lake Castillon<\/span><\/h2><p   id=\"https:\/\/www.verdontourisme.com\/preparer-mon-sejour\/decouvrir-le-verdon\/decouvrir-la-destination\/lacs-de-castillon-et-sainte-croix\/\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdontourisme.com\/preparer-mon-sejour\/decouvrir-le-verdon\/decouvrir-la-destination\/lacs-de-castillon-et-sainte-croix\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.verdontourisme.com\/preparer-mon-sejour\/decouvrir-le-verdon\/decouvrir-la-destination\/lacs-de-castillon-et-sainte-croix\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Castillon<\/a> is the perfect place to relax with your family and loved ones. Surrounded by mountains, it offers a peaceful atmosphere that\u2019s perfect for a complete change of scenery. <strong>Located at an elevation of 900 meters<\/strong>, the lake is very close to the villages of Saint-Andr\u00e9-Les-Alpes and Saint-Julien-du-Verdon. <\/p><p    >Vacationers can also enjoy the beautiful <strong>little beaches along Lake Castillon<\/strong>. With its flora and fauna, the area resembles an alpine landscape. The air is fresh. Plus, it offers breathtaking views of the mountains.   <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac-420x256.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac-850x517.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac-768x467.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac-1024x623.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/castillon-lac-420x256.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Activities Around <span class=\"fc-span\">Lake Castillon<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Lake Castillon is the perfect place for <strong>water sports<\/strong>. Vacationers are spoiled for choice: windsurfing, kayaking, tubing, catamaran sailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, stand-up paddleboarding\u2026 Alternatively, they can go on <strong>nighttime canoe trips<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect way to discover the lake\u2019s splendor. Let yourself be enchanted by the nighttime tranquility of the place. It\u2019s a quiet atmosphere, yet one that tells the lake\u2019s thousand and one stories.    <\/p><div class=\"lireplus mini fc-desk\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >In the summer, the beaches are the perfect spot for vacationers, especially those traveling with their families. They\u2019re home to <strong>the lake\u2019s hidden coves<\/strong>. There\u2019s only one way to explore them: by pedal boat. It\u2019s an activity that will delight vacationers of all ages. It\u2019s also a chance to have fun, whether you\u2019re with your family or your partner. In fact, excursions are regularly organized to explore the area\u2019s many attractions.     <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns reverse-mob\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-castillon-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h3 class=\"h2\" style=\"text-align: right;\">Fishing <span class=\"fc-span\">and Hiking<\/span><\/h3><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><strong>Fishing<\/strong> is another must-try activity you can enjoy on Lake Castillon. In fact, the lake is known for <strong>its abundant fish population<\/strong>. There is a wide variety <strong>of<\/strong> species, including mirror carp, pikeperch, forage fish, and gudgeon\u2026  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-mob\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >In addition, you can join one of <strong>the<\/strong> many organized <strong>hikes<\/strong> around Lake Castillon. It\u2019s a fun and active way to explore the hills and take in the site\u2019s full splendor.   <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >As a reminder, Lake Castillon is surrounded by mountain ranges and numerous valleys. These features make it the ideal destination for those who love a challenge. Visitors will also discover <strong>the statues and temples of the Mandarom sect<\/strong> there.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Around Lake Castillon:<span class=\"fc-span\"> Must-See Attractions<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"1032\" >It\u2019s worth noting that the lake is surrounded <strong>by the charming villages of Saint-Andr\u00e9-Les-Alpes and Saint-Julien-du-Verdon<\/strong>. The first is right on the water. The latter, meanwhile, is a quintessentially Proven\u00e7al village, perched on the hillside. Both offer breathtaking views of Lake Castillon. Another place worth exploring is <strong>the village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/discovering-the-region\/castellane\/\" data-type=\"villages\" data-id=\"1032\">Castellane<\/a><\/strong>. Located at the entrance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"610\">to the Verdon Gorges<\/a>, it is full of charm and stands out for its distinctive architecture. 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