Natural Wonder · Castellane, France
Verdon Gorge
The Verdon Gorge (French: Gorges du Verdon; Occitan: Gòrja de Verdon) is a river canyon located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Castellane, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 25 km |
| Coordinates | 43.7378° N, 6.3639° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Verdon Gorge is known for
The Verdon Gorge (French: Gorges du Verdon; Occitan: Gòrja de Verdon) is a river canyon located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.
About Verdon Gorge
The Verdon Gorge (French: Gorges du Verdon; Occitan: Gòrja de Verdon) is a river canyon located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France. It is about 25 km (15.5 mi) long and up to 700 metres (0.4 mi) deep. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named for its turquoise-green colour, one of the location's distinguishing characteristics.
History
During the Triassic period, the Provence subsided and was covered by the sea, leaving thick layers of various limestone deposits. Several million years later, with the arrival of the Jurassic period, the area was covered by a warm shallow sea, which allowed the growth of various corals. The Cretaceous period saw what is now Basse Provence being raised and the sea reaching the current location of the Alps, which were themselves erected during the tertiary era.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Castellane |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) |
| Distance from the airport | 32.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) · Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France · 42.9 miles away
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, France · 61.2 miles away
- Turin Airport (TRN) · Caselle Torinese (TO), Italy · 119.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Verdon Gorge?
The Verdon Gorge (French: Gorges du Verdon; Occitan: Gòrja de Verdon) is a river canyon located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France.
Where is Verdon Gorge located?
Verdon Gorge is in Castellane, France. Its coordinates are 43.7378° N, 6.3639° E.
How do I get to Verdon Gorge?
The nearest town is Castellane, and the nearest airport is Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ), about 32.3 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Verdon Gorge?
During the Triassic period, the Provence subsided and was covered by the sea, leaving thick layers of various limestone deposits. Several million years later, with the arrival of the Jurassic period, the area was covered by a warm shallow sea, which allowed the growth of various corals.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdon_Gorge — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q687057 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.