natural wonder
Lac de Sainte-Croix
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Barjols
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Barjols
Barjols is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bras, 26km from Lac de Sainte-Croix.
Barjols is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bras, about 11 km away.
Barjols (French pronunciation: [baʁʒɔl]; Occitan: Barjòus) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
At the gateway to Haute Provence and the hills of Var, near the Verdon gorges and the Lake of St. Croix, the town is set on a limestone cliff. Featuring 42Read more
fountains, Barjols' architecture and life have been determined for centuries by the omnipresence of water. Historical buildings include the 11th century Collegiate Church. Leather was the mainstay of the village economy until the late 20th century when production moved to emerging economies and decline set in. Owing to this more recent industry, Barjols did not embrace tourism, and has kept many features and characters of French village life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Barjols?
Within an hour or so of Barjols: Lac de Sainte-Croix (26 km), Lavender Fields of Valensole (31 km), Corniche Sublime (D71) (31 km), Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Barjols?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche Sublime (D71), Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge and Route des Crêtes du Verdon.
Where is Barjols?
Barjols is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 11 km from Bras.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,619
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.5581, 6.0075
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Barjols
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Corniche Sublime (D71)
The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge
A one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges du Verdon
Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint
Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
34 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche)
The clifftop one-way loop above Europe's deepest gorge is the archetypal Riviera driving road used in car chase cinematography and manufacturer films.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Barjols
- 31 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 31 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 33 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 34 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
- 38 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
- 38 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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