The lake of Sainte-Croix

The beautiful lake of Sainte-Croix is located in Provence near the Gorges du Verdon

The lake of Sainte-Croix is an artificial lake with a dam. The intense blue waters are perfect for swimming and fortunately swimming is allowed in the lake. There are many beaches where you can enjoy water sports (sailing, canoeing...). The number of visitors to this beautiful region is of course high in summer, so don't arrive too late. The lake can be used as a stopover after an excursion in the nearby Gorges du Verdon.

Interest:

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Difficulty:

Duration: 2 h.

Departure point (Google Maps)

Le verdon

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Le verdon — The Verdon with its turquoise waters flows into the lake of Sainte-Croix at the level of the Pont du Galetas

Bathing at the level of the Galetas Bridge

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Bathing at the level of the Galetas Bridge — The lake of Sainte-Croix is a paradise for those who love water activities. In addition, the water temperature is very pleasant in summer.

Around the lake

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Around the lake — Everything is not perfect because you have to keep your shoes on to walk on the beach. These are not fine sand beaches. It should be noted that you can swim almost anywhere around the lake, you just need to find a path and a place for your car. Of course swimming is at your own risk.

Le parking

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Le parking — It is a little the anarchy at the level of the places of parking, one parks a little where around the lake. First come first served, the regulars arrive early to picnic in the shade.

Les Salles-sur-Verdon

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Les Salles-sur-Verdon — There is a large beach at the bottom of the village of Les Salles-sur-Verdon where swimming is supervised.

The beach of Les Salles-sur-Verdon

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The beach of Les Salles-sur-Verdon

In the shade of the trees

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In the shade of the trees — Places in the shade are expensive.

The parking lot at Les Salles-sur-Verdon

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The parking lot at Les Salles-sur-Verdon — The parking is better organized in Les Salles-sur-Verdon but it is quickly full.

Les Salles-sur-Verdon

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Les Salles-sur-Verdon — After the swim you can go back to the village for a drink.

🚶‍ Practical information 🌳

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