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Tourism Aiguines
Between sky and water, nestled in a breathtaking nature and wildlife, the village Aiguines motionless as a lookout, protecting the access of the Grand Canyon du Verdon, impetuous stream bed is dug through the rocks over 300m depth while dominating the eye of the calm and soothing waters of Lake St. Croix, jewels of nature in the colors of sapphires and emeralds.
Aiguines offers its visitors an ideal setting that combines the joys of "relaxing" on the beaches of dazzling lake hiking in the Gorges du Verdon. They are also climbing routes of high quality for all levels, paragliding and hang gliding, sailing and windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, the recovery of part of the Gorges du Verdon pedalo.
The village has numerous restaurants, hotels, campsites, cottages, bar, tobacco, bakery, groceries, crafts and souvenirs.
Sights
- The circus Vaumale
- The tunnels of Fayet
Museums and monuments to visit
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La Maison des Gorges du VerdonDating from the eighteenth century, the castle is typical of large country houses in Provence corner towers. Crumbling, it was bought in 1981 by the municipality of 300 inhabitants to restore. Today, ...
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Le musée LapidaireLapidary Museum is located in the baptistery, built in the fifth century. It is in this place that is unique in France raised the Gallo-Roman Provence. The exterior was remodeled in 1818. The parts ...
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Le Château de TriganceThe date of its construction raises many questions: no document authorises us to advance it in a sure and definitive way. Some believe that the monks of the Abbey of Saint Victor built this ...
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Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du VerdonThe Museum of Prehistory of the Gorges du Verdon is located in the center of the Parc Naturel Régional. In bâtiement made of concrete, glass and steel, you will find a collection of ...
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