scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Vinon-sur-Verdon
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Vinon-sur-Verdon
Vinon-sur-Verdon is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ginasservis, 29km from Lac de Sainte-Croix.
Vinon-sur-Verdon is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 3,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ginasservis, about 7 km away.
Vinon-sur-Verdon (French pronunciation: [vinɔ̃ syʁ vɛʁdɔ̃]; Occitan: Vinon de Verdon) is a commune in the northwestern part of the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. The town is on the left bank of the river Verdon near the Gorges du Verdon. The commune is on theRead more
departmental border with Vaucluse and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Vinon-sur-Verdon's airfield (ICAO Airport Code LFNF) is a popular location for the sport of gliding and was the location for the 2006 World Gliding Championships.
During WW2, the bridge crossing the Verdon at Vinon was unsuccessfully bombed by the USAF to prevent the German retreat, leading to significant civilian casualties. It was eventually destroyed by local résistants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vinon-sur-Verdon?
Within an hour or so of Vinon-sur-Verdon: Lavender Fields of Valensole (19 km), Lac de Sainte-Croix (29 km), Colorado Provençal (33 km), Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Vinon-sur-Verdon?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche Sublime (D71), Route Napoléon and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Vinon-sur-Verdon?
Vinon-sur-Verdon is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 7 km from Ginasservis.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,275
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7248, 5.8117
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 Vinon-sur-Verdon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lac de Sainte-Croix
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
33 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
historic highway
Route Napoléon
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
37 km · about 40 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.
37 km · about 40 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Vinon-sur-Verdon
- 19 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 37 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
- 37 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 41 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 42 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.
- 43 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
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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