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7. LAC DE STE-CROIX
The hydroelectric dam which created this 10-km (6-mile) long lake south of Mousti-
ers in 1974 generates much of Provence's power supply. Electric motorboats, canoes,
windsurfing boards and catamarans can be hired at Ste-Croix village, Les Salles sur
Verdon and Bauduen.
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8. TRIGANCE
This small, attractive village, with fine views of the rugged mountains which sur-
round it, is a good place to stop for lunch on a motoring tour of the canyon.
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9. LA PALUD SUR VERDON
La Palud
is the base for organized walking expeditions into the canyon, whitewater
rafting and kayaking on the rapids.
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10. CASTELLANE
The pleasant, small town of
Castellane
is the largest community in the area and has
the widest choice of places to stay and eat. Tour operators offer a range of activities
in the canyon.
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Tip:
Hotel-Restaurant la Provence, rte de la Maline, La Palud sur Ver-
don, 04 92 77 38 88
is a good lunch spot (Apr-Oct only). Specialities include
jugged lamb with
herbes de Provence
.
Tip:
From Apr-Sep, whitewater raft trips are run down the canyon. Book
with an operator in Castellane.
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