Castellane & Notre-Dame du Roc
Castellane
A small town at the eastern entrance of the Verdon Gorge. A chapel sits atop a 184 m rock behind it, and the town is a base for gorge rafting and adventure sports.
The town lies on the Route Napoléon (N85). Its old town has ramparts, a bell tower and a square lined with cafés. From the path behind the church, it's about a 30-40 minute climb to the Notre-Dame du Roc chapel on top of the huge rock, which overlooks the whole town and the Verdon valley. Many rafting, canyoning and kayaking companies are based here. In summer, you can book whitewater rafting on the Verdon, though river levels depend on dam releases. From Moustiers, it's about an hour's drive along the D952, passing Point Sublime.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lac de Castillon
- Point Sublime
- Balcons de la Mescla
- Pont de l'Artuby
- Route des Crêtes
- Sentier Blanc-Martel
- Gorges du Verdon
- Aiguines