{"id":1081,"date":"2026-04-08T13:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/villages\/sainte-croix-du-verdon\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:17:32","slug":"sainte-croix-du-verdon","status":"publish","type":"villages","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/discovering-the-region\/sainte-croix-du-verdon\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Cross"},"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-sainte-croix-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-sainte-croix-850x567.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-sainte-croix-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-sainte-croix-1024x683.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-sainte-croix.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-sainte-croix-420x280.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><div class=\"group sec-25\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit <span class=\"fc-span\">Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  ><strong>Perched at an altitude of 513 meters in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence<\/strong>, the Proven\u00e7al village of <strong>Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/strong> overlooks one of the most beautiful lakes in France. With its turquoise waters, lavender fields, and medieval ruins, this village in the Verdon region of Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur holds a thousand surprises. <\/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;\" id=\"614\" >From L\u2019Oasis du Verdon, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/campsite-lac-sainte-croix\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"614\">campground near Lake Sainte-Croix<\/a>\u2014located about 26 km away\u2014you can easily reach this gem near the Verdon Gorge. Book your stay and set out to explore this exceptional region! <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gallery col-4 f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-down\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-down\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1-420x168.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1-850x340.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1-768x307.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1-1024x410.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-1-420x168.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-down\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3-420x228.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3-850x462.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3-768x417.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3-1024x556.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-3-420x228.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-down\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-2-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Highlights of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Main Attraction<\/th><th>Key Activities<\/th><th>Quick Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lake Sainte-Croix<\/td><td>Swimming, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding<\/td><td>Spectacular turquoise waters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proven\u00e7al Village<\/td><td>Walk, photos, historical exploration<\/td><td>Proven\u00e7al charm, lake views<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lavender Region<\/td><td>Hiking, tour of the Maison du Lavandin<\/td><td>Purple fields (June\/July), local produce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outdoors<\/td><td>Hiking\/biking (around the lake), fishing<\/td><td>Nature, Sports, Relaxation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"columns sec-10\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left\"><h2>Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon: <span class=\"fc-span\">A Proven\u00e7al village steeped in history<\/span><\/h2><p    >Nestled on a rocky promontory overlooking the lake of the same name, <strong>Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/strong> has weathered the centuries with grace. The place name \u201cSainte-Croix\u201d first appeared in the Middle Ages: at that time, the village church claimed to house a relic of the Cross of Christ. This religious reference gave the entire town its name.  <\/p><p    >Today, take a stroll through its narrow streets! You\u2019ll discover charming, traditional stone houses, a 16th-century church and the ruins of a medieval castle. Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon is one of those villages in the Verdon region that exudes authentic Proven\u00e7al charm. The view of the lake\u2019s turquoise waters is a reward for every visitor.   <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >Historically, the village\u2019s economic activity centered on the valley. Homes clung to the hillsides, while the plain was self-sufficient. Everything changed with <strong>the construction of the Sainte-Croix Dam between 1971 and 1974<\/strong>. The flooding of the valley transformed the landscape forever.   <\/p><p    ><em>Address: Village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, 04500 Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 28 km from our campground\u2014an average 30-minute drive via the D957.<\/em><\/p><p    ><em>ZIP Code: 04500<\/em><br\/><em>Department: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence <\/em><br\/><em>Region: Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon-420x236.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon-850x478.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon-768x432.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon-1024x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sainte-croix-verdon-420x236.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-6-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5-850x567.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5-1024x683.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-5-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ad-ste-croix-4-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns sec-05 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\/lavande-3-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-3-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-3-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-3-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-3.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-3-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left\"><p  style=\"text-align: left;\"  >This family-run farm grows lavandin and distills high-quality essential oils. The shop offers lavender honey, homemade jams, tapenade, and handmade soaps. A tour of the distillery reveals all the secrets of this plant and the traditional distillation techniques. A true treat for the senses!   <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: left;\" id=\"73\" ><em>Address: La Maison du Lavandin, Rte de Riez, 04500 Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France, 26 km from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">campground near the Gorges du Verdon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">The Terroir <span class=\"fc-span\">: Lavender<\/span><\/h2><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >This is <strong>France\u2019s largest lavandin production center<\/strong>. <strong>From mid-June to mid-July<\/strong>, the fields are dressed in mauve. This sight enchants all visitors traveling <strong>along the lavender roads of Provence<\/strong>. Be sure to stop by <strong>La Maison du Lavandin<\/strong>, which has been welcoming visitors to the plateau since 1976.  <\/p><div class=\"gallery fade-right\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lavande-2-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cover is-fixed align-full\" style=\"background-position-x:5%;background-position-y:81%;\" data-bgimage=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banniere-verdon.webp\" data-bgimagexs=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banniere-verdon-768x590.webp\"><span style=\"filter: opacity(50%); background-color:var(--#839181);\"><\/span><div class=\"cover__inner\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  ><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Il y a 50 ans, un village du Verdon englouti pour la cr\u00e9ation du lac de Sainte-Croix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Le36XX2qpW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">The House of Water <span class=\"fc-span\">and the Valley<\/span><\/h2><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><strong>Opened in 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Maison de l\u2019Eau et de la Vall\u00e9e<\/strong> is a must-see cultural destination. It traces the history of the valley before the dam was built. Discover its two museum spaces:  <\/p><ul class=\"right\"><li><strong>The classroom<\/strong>: A timeline mural guides your tour. The photo exhibition recreates daily life before the dam was flooded. Three 10-minute documentary films round out this immersive experience.  \n<\/li><li><strong>The area under the covered courtyard<\/strong> is dedicated to water-related issues. A digital screen offers a virtual tour of the Sainte-Croix Dam. \n<\/li><\/ul><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Address: Maison de l\u2019Eau et de la Vall\u00e9e, 04500 Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France<\/em><br\/><em>Admission: \u20ac3 per adult; free for children under 13.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns sec-10\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left\"><h2>Lake Sainte-Croix: <span class=\"fc-span\">An Aquatic Paradise<\/span><\/h2><p    ><strong>Lake Sainte-Croix covers 2,200 hectares<\/strong>! It is the fourth-largest artificial lake in France. This body of water supplies drinking water to the entire region and irrigates farmland. It is a vital resource for the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.    <\/p><p    >Created during the construction of the dam in the early 1970s, it blends seamlessly into the landscape and offers a wide range of water sports! <strong>The Association Voile &amp; Nautisme 04<\/strong> organizes courses for all ages. Certified instructors will introduce you to sailing, kayaking, or rowing. <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >Available activities:<\/p><ul><li>Catamarans and Dinghies\n<\/li><li>Windsurfing\n<\/li><li>Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking\n<\/li><li>Rowing\n<\/li><li>Weekly Workshops\n<\/li><li>Pedal boats, surfbikes, and sailboats round out the offerings.\n<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mini\" style=\"text-align: left;\"  >The developed beaches around the lake are perfect for swimming and relaxing. You can choose between <strong>La Grange Beach, La Fontaine Beach, and Bellevue Beach<\/strong>. <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: left;\"  ><em>Address: Association Voile Et Nautisme 04, Route de la Vall\u00e9e, 04500 Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4-850x638.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4-768x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4-1024x768.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-4-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5-850x638.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5-768x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5-1024x768.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-5-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2-850x638.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2-768x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2-1024x768.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-2-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3-420x238.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3-850x482.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3-768x436.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3-1024x581.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lac-3-420x238.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">H<\/span> iking<\/h2><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >The Sainte-Croix area is full of marked trails! Amid Proven\u00e7al scrubland, pine forests, and oak groves, the diversity of the landscapes surprises you at every step. You can choose <strong>the Muletiers Trail<\/strong>. This is <strong>THE must-do hike in Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/strong>! The route follows old mule trails. You\u2019ll start at the lakeshore, climb up to the plateau, and then descend again.    <\/p><div class=\"lireplus mini fc-desk\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Information<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >You\u2019ll start at the lakeshore and hike up to the plateau before heading back down. <em>Starting point: parking lot in front of the Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon town hall<\/em>. <em>Distance: 5 km.<\/em> <em>Average duration: 2 hours.<\/em> <em>Difficulty level: easy<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gallery col-4 f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item fade-down\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rando-3-315x420.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rando-3-638x850.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rando-1-1024x610.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rando-1.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rando-1-420x250.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/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\/velo-verdon3-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/velo-verdon3-850x638.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/velo-verdon3-768x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/velo-verdon3-1024x768.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/velo-verdon3.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/velo-verdon3-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">Biking <span class=\"fc-span\">and Mountain<\/span> Biking Tours<\/h2><p  style=\"text-align: right;\" id=\"612\" >This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/discovering-the-region\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"612\">village in the Verdon region<\/a> is perfect for cycling tours! The scenic roads wind between the lake and the plateau. Experienced cyclists enjoy the hills. Families prefer the gentler routes. <strong>The loop around the lake<\/strong> makes for a lovely day trip.   <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >There are a few technical sections, but the views keep coming one after another: cliffs plunging into turquoise waters, hidden coves, and hilltop villages. A challenging adventure in an exceptional setting! <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >Information<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Starting point: Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon<\/em><\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Distance: 44 km<\/em><\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Average duration: 2 hours<\/em><\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Elevation gain: +1,245 m<\/em><\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  ><em>Difficulty level: difficult<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Fishing <span class=\"fc-span\">in the Verdon<\/span><\/h2><p    >Lake Sainte-Croix attracts anglers all year round! The lake is home to <strong>pike, walleye, perch, and carp<\/strong>. Predator fishing is extremely popular. Enthusiasts come from all over France to fish in this unique setting. The well-maintained shores make it easy to reach the fishing spots.    <\/p><p    ><em>Warning! 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