Castellane
Alpes de Haute Provence Departement - Verdon Nature Park - Population : 1,578 inh.
Situated between Draguignan (60km) and Digne (55km) by route D955. Between Grasse (60km) and Digne by the Napoleonic Way.
Castellane is located in a privileged site, right at the doorway to the Verdon Canyons.
Tourist are drawn here both for the commercial activity and the large choice of excursions and sports offered by the old city.
Sports of all kinds whether in the air or in the water climbing or hiking, are all available, no matter the level.
Downtown Castellane is focused around the Marcel Sauvaire square, the center of local activity. Strolling about one can discover narrow streets, (some of which are pedestrian), leading to shops or other more mysterious places.
The whole of the town should be admired from the terrace of Notre Dame du Roc. One reaches this chapel after walking alorng what remains of the 14th century walls of the city.
There is also a beautiful view of the ramparts, the Napoleon Bridge and the Verdon Canyons.
What to see:
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.Hiking paths marked by the Tourist Office.
Chapel Notre Dame du Roc.
The ruins ot petra castellana.
St. Victor's Churc.
The ramparts and the Pentagonal Tower.
Leisure activities:
3 heated swimming pools.Horseback ridiing. Hiking.
Golf (Chateau de Taulanne).
Kayaking, rafting, hydrospeed, canyoning and climbing in the Verdon.
Sailing, canoeing.
Windsurting on the Castillon Lake.
River fishing. Mountain biking. Paragliding. Squash. Hang gliding.
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Holiday rentals
- Digne : 50 km - Grasse : 50 km
Mobile homes for 4 to 6 persons in a 4* campsite with heated pool
spectacular view of the Verdon mountains
Restaurant - Entertainment
spectacular view of the Verdon mountains
Restaurant - Entertainment
280 € - 1400 €
- Digne : 50 km - Grasse : 50 km
Rentals of air conditionned mobile homes, chalets and cottage 2-6 pers
Covered terrace with garden furniture - Playground - Barbecue
300m from the village and Verdon, in a panoramic exceptional site
Covered terrace with garden furniture - Playground - Barbecue
300m from the village and Verdon, in a panoramic exceptional site
306 € - 715 €
Campings
Camping Ciela Village 4* on 6 ha with spectacular view of the mountains
Mobile homes rentals and camping pitches
Heated pool - Entertainment - Grocery store - Restaurant
Mobile homes rentals and camping pitches
Heated pool - Entertainment - Grocery store - Restaurant
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Small quiet family camping on the road of the Gorges du Verdon
Mobile homes rentals, chalets and camping piches
Playground - Entertainment - 300 m from the village
Mobile homes rentals, chalets and camping piches
Playground - Entertainment - 300 m from the village
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Hotels.
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals.
Campsites
Neighbouring towns and villages:
Le Fugeret (5km), Braux (6km) and Meailles (8km).
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