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Things to see in La Palud-sur-Verdon (France): 33 places and when to go
La Palud-sur-Verdon is a town in France, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (20), Mountains (14), Hiking (8). The best known are Verdon Gorge, Mourre de Chanier and Mont Chiran. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.7462, 6.3449
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (20) · Mountains (14) · Hiking (8) · History (4) · Temples (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 71 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mourre de Chanier, at 1,930 m.
What to see in La Palud-sur-Verdon
The places in and around La Palud-sur-Verdon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Verdon GorgeRiver canyon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France1.6 km
- Mourre de ChanierMountain in France11 km
- Mont ChiranMountain in France14 km
- Grand MargèsMountain in France5.5 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de BeauvoirChapel located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France15 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de la BaumeChapel located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France8.1 km
- Château de la Palud-sur-VerdonCastle3.7 km
- Grottes de Saint-MaurinArtificial caves cut into tuff in France8.8 km
- Église Notre-Dame de VauvertChurch located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France3.8 km
- Point SublimeViewpoint over the Verdon gorge6.7 km
- Cime de BarbinSummit4.5 km
- Colline d'EstelleSummit7.6 km
- FayetFrench summit11 km
- Grotte-émergence de Saint-MaurinCave8.8 km
- Le PavillonMountain in France12 km
- Montagne de BarjaudeMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France9.4 km
- Montagne de Beau-SoleilMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France12 km
- Montagne des EspiguièresMountain in France15 km
- réserve naturelle régionale de Saint-MaurinNature reserve in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur8.7 km
- Sommet de BreisSummit6.0 km
- ChastillonSummit5.2 km
- Chalet de la MalineMountains · Hiking5 m
- Château de TriganceHistory8.2 km
- Grand aven de CanjuersPit in France5.8 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Grand aven de la Nouguière
- Hiking: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie - Le Tour du lac de Sainte-Croix en 5 jours, Tour des Balcons du Verdon et Plateau de Valensole, Tour du lac de Sainte-Croix Jour 1 : Moustiers-Sainte-Marie - Sainte-Croix, Tour du lac de Sainte-Croix Jour 4 : Bauduen - Les-Salles-sur-Verdon, Tour du lac de Sainte-Croix Jour 5 : Les Salles sur Verdon - Aiguines, Tour du lac de Sainte-Croix Jour 6 : Aiguines - Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- Stargazing: Observatoire du Mont-Chiran
- Mountains: Observatoire-Refuge du Mont Chiran
When to go to La Palud-sur-Verdon
The best time to visit La Palud-sur-Verdon is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebPossible10:16
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:15
- JulBest time14:57
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. In July, 32 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to La Palud-sur-Verdon
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Beaumont-de-Pertuis17 places50 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in La Palud-sur-Verdon?
The best known: Verdon Gorge, Mourre de Chanier, Mont Chiran, Grand Margès, Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit La Palud-sur-Verdon?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to La Palud-sur-Verdon?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 71 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with La Palud-sur-Verdon as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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