Lac de Castillon
A long, narrow reservoir north of Castellane, with emerald water wedged between the valley walls and fewer crowds than Lac de Sainte-Croix.
The lake was formed when the Castillon Dam, completed in 1948, blocked the Verdon River. The dam at the southern end offers views over the lake. Small beaches along the shore, such as Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, rent out paddleboards and pedal boats in summer. The scenic drive around the lake on the D955 and D102 is excellent. The water comes from the Alps, so it stays cool in early summer. It is about 10 minutes' drive from Castellane.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castellane & Notre-Dame du Roc
- Point Sublime
- Balcons de la Mescla
- Pont de l'Artuby
- Route des Crêtes
- Sentier Blanc-Martel
- Gorges du Verdon
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir