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What to Do in Castellane: A Complete Guide to Activities and Sights<\/h1>\n
\u2b50 9.2\/10 Booking<\/strong> (1,729 reviews) |<\/span> \ud83c\udfc6 No. 1 campsite in Castellane |<\/span> \ud83d\udccd Entrance to the Verdon Gorge<\/div>\n

Castellane (04120, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) is one of the most fascinating destinations in the south of France. A town of 1,500 inhabitants nestled in a meander of the Verdon, dominated by a dizzying 184-metre limestone rock, it constitutes the eastern entrance to the Verdon Gorge<\/strong> \u2014 the largest canyon in Western Europe.<\/p>\n

Whether you're arriving for a day, a weekend, or a fortnight, this guide lists everything there is to do in Castellane: unmissable sites, documented hikes, sporting activities, excursions, local gastronomy, and practical, on-the-ground tested advice. From the Campsite La Ferme de Castellane<\/a> (located 1.5 km from the centre), you can access everything in a few minutes.<\/p>\n

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Summary<\/p>\n

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  1. Le Roc de Castellane and the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Roc<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The Proven\u00e7al market of Castellane<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Old town, Saint-Victor church and heritage<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The Verdon Gorge \u2014 25 km canyon<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Hiking: Blanc-Martel trail (iconic)<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Route des Cr\u00eates (D23) \u2014 panoramic viewpoints<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Lac de Castillon - Swimming and nature<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Rafting, canyoning, kayaking \u2014 white water sports<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Via ferrata and climbing<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Mountain biking, trail running, and hiking<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Excursion : Moustiers-Sainte-Marie<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Local gastronomy and producers<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Practical information (access, parking, seasons)<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. FAQ \u2014 Questions fr\u00e9quentes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    1. The Roc de Castellane and the Notre-Dame du Roc Chapel<\/h2>\n

    ch\u00e2teau 184-metre limestone cliff<\/strong> \u2014 known locally as The Rock<\/strong> \u2014 which has dominated the city for millions of years. Perched at its summit: the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rock<\/strong>, built in 1703, accessible on foot in 20 to 30 minutes via a marked trail that starts from the town centre (set off from Rue de l\u2019\u00c9glise, signposted).<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udccb PRACTICAL GUIDE \u2014 Le Roc de Castellane<\/p>\n