Camping Terra Verdon

Within a 15-kilometre drive, access the Gorges du Verdon on its right bank from the north for days' or weeks' worth of hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, canoeing and rafting, or paragliding and ballooning above its spectacular setting. Canyoning is also a popular pastime here, along with climbing around the gorge's 1,500 limestone routes. Several other options are within five kilometres, including the Citroën Museum half a kilometre away, medieval Castellane (two kilometres), Adventure Forest treetop adventure course (four kilometres) and canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing and paddleboarding on Lac de Castillon (five kilometres). Paragliding – and lessons – are available at Saint-André-Les-Alpes 20 kilometres away, a town so scenic it was once home to the World Cup paragliding championships. If you'd rather stay firmly on ground thanks very much, viewsome hikes are around here too, leaving the town to climb up to the valley's peaks. You could also have peaceful days around the region's Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, including Moustiers (22 kilometres), Seillans (25 kilometres) and Tourtour (35 kilometres).