Gorges du Verdon, Provence, France

Gorges du Verdon: Europe's Grand Canyon in Provence

They call it Europe’s Grand Canyon, and it’s in Provence. The Gorges du Verdon run for about 25 km, with limestone walls that drop up to 700 m to the river. That turquoise-green water is part of how the Verdon got its name. If you drive the rim road, stop at every pull-off: each lookout frames the river differently.

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Bookable experiences

• GetYourGuide

  From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

  From $156

  Guided day trip from Nice along the gorge rim roads and lookouts, 10 hours, 4.8 (298 reviews)

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• GetYourGuide

  Aix-en-Provence: Verdon Canyon & Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Day Trip

  From $168

  Day trip from Aix to the canyon and the cliffside village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, 9.5 hours, 4.8 (68 reviews)

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• Viator

  Rafting Verdon: Explor Verdon Family Course

  From $74

  Raft the turquoise river through the gorge from Castellane, About 3 hours, 4.9 (57 reviews)

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• Viator

  The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields, Small Group

  From $159

  Small-group day trip from Nice to the gorge and Provence lavender country, About 10 hours, 4.5 (104 reviews)

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