Mg 2334This emerald lake is a real apple of peace for all lovers of calm and the mountains. Perched at nearly 900 m above sea level, it runs alongside the villages of Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, and Saint-Andre-les-Alpes.
A true source of freshness, this peaceful place will take you far from the tourist routes.
Altitude: 879 meters
Length: 12 kilometers long
Depth: About 100 meters in places
Surface area: 500 ha is the equivalent of 714 football fields
Volume: 150 million m3 of water or 40,000 Olympic swimming pools
Saint-Andre-les-Alpes, known for its world paragliding competitions, is the first village encountered on Castillon Lake. Lavender, artisans and heritage will seduce you for a day or a weekend.
The hilltop village of Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, meanwhile, offers a panoramic view of Castillon Lake.
Oriented towards clear waters and bathed in sunshine, it offers unspoiled nature where it is good to rest.
Saint-Julien-du-Verdon village au bord de l'eau 
Parapente, lac de Castillon avec son eau turquoise, vue du ciel, Alpes de Haute Provence The lake is located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park!
The sun is beating down, need to cool off?
Irresistible beaches by the lake, unusual places by rivers, swimming pools with a view of the mountains; swimming will occupy a large place during your stay.
Your laughter in the water will make vacation memories unforgettable.
Come on, everyone in the water!
The call to move away from the shore is too strong, dare to set sail to discover diversified nautical experiences on Castillon Lake.
For fishing enthusiasts, nothing beats the gentle sunrise and sunset to fish in one of our most beautiful spots.
Baie du Touron - lac de Castillon So what better than a paragliding trip to contemplate the waters of the lake?
A sundial, touted as “the largest in the world” by its designer Denis Savoie, is located on the vault of the dam, a unique support 100 meters high and 200 wide .
Do not miss it!
This turquoise lake is striking both for its beauty and its idyllic setting. Surrounded by hills, Lake Sainte-Croix is the continuation of the Gorges du Verdon.
Its calm water, ideal temperature and verdant flora have scents of lavender, thyme, almonds and rosemary which grow nearby.
So, ready for a scenic dip?
Altitude: 447 meters
Length: 11 kilometers long
Depth: About 90 meters
Surface area: 22 km²
Volume: 760 million m3
The white beaches that outline the lake take on the air of the Mediterranean in summer. Its striking blue color is as captivating in the water as it is when viewed from above.
Alone, as a couple, with family or friends, the Lac de Sainte-Croix can be explored by canoe, pedal boat, paddle board, electric boat or even sailing and windsurfing. This activities, which do not require a reservation, are offered by the many nautical bases located on the beaches of the lake.
During strong gusts or violent winds, access by boat to 2km in the Gorges may be prohibited.
Do not hesitate to get information upstream from the Moustiers Tourist Office or the nautical bases.
Bateau électrique sur le lac de Castillon 
Lac de Sainte-Croix Gorges du VerdonFrom the Pont de Galetas to the bed of the Verdon, let yourself be carried away by the height of the cliffs, the sound of waterfalls and the gentle summer wind.
