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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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Draguignan
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Draguignan
Draguignan works well as a base: 10 minutes from Trans-en-Provence, 26km from Gorges du Verdon.
Draguignan is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 39,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Trans-en-Provence, about 4 km away.
Draguignan (French: [dʁaɡiɲɑ̃]; Occitan: Draguinhan) is a commune in the Var department in the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (formerly Provence), southeastern France.
Draguignan was founded in antiquity. The city stands out because of its long history and great location, just 25 km (16 mi) fromRead more
the Mediterranean Sea and nestled between the French Riviera and the Verdon Regional Natural Park. The city is 42 km (26 mi) from Saint-Tropez, and 80 km (50 mi) from Nice. Its population is approximately 40,000. Additionally, the city serves as the administrative center of the Dracénie Provence Verdon urban community, which includes twenty-three municipalities and more than 110,000 residents.
The city is currently home to two military schools, the Infantry School and the Artillery School.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Draguignan?
Within an hour or so of Draguignan: Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche) (25 km), Gorges du Verdon (26 km), Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint (27 km), Belvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon) (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Draguignan?
The nearest famous roads are Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge, Corniche Sublime (D71) and Route des Crêtes du Verdon.
Where is Draguignan?
Draguignan is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Trans-en-Provence.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,573
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.5369, 6.4646
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
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 Draguignan
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Belvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)
A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Route des Crêtes du Verdon
A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
30 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
coastal drive
Corniche de l'Esterel
A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Draguignan
- 27 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.
- 27 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.
- 27 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 30 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
- 30 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 32 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
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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