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  • 5/5 B O. 4 years ago on Google
    40 Euro for two hours pedalling. The place is like an open air swimming pool, really good vibes. If you are passing by, stop for it. It is really worth it. 2-3 hours stay is a must to enjoy the canyon and the lake. Calculate ~30-60min waiting time to be able to enter to the lake with a boat. have fun!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 János S. 2 years ago on Google
    Perl of Provance. Maybe someone will not agree with this description but this lake is amazing. I recomend to go there with the swimming shoes, i haven't take them but next time I will, because of the rocks. Everything else is pure beauty and satisfaction.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentyna P. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a huge lake in the Alps of Haute Provence region, known for its boat sailing, kayaking, pets and kids friendly beaches with fabulous view over the lake from the village and over the village from the lake. I took a trail around and across the village and was delighted with the scenery around, but I didn’t take any boat nor kayak trip, that are highly recommended though because if the peaceful waters and stunning view. There is an easy access to the lake itself, and to the main village streets. One can find a camping car lot and camping itself right near the entrance to the village, fully equipped with playgrounds and barbecue places. The place is full with people though everywhere: in the water and camping.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kamila M. 4 years ago on Google
    This bathing area is not watched over but people still go there to mostly use some floating boats, kayaks and boards. Water in this particular spot is very cloudy, definitely not good for diving as you can’t see anything under the surface. Never the less it is a nice and quiet place to relax. Free parking up at the road. You need to climb down a bit but it’s not too extreme.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mandy my P. 6 years ago on Google
    Just came back from a wonderful day in the Verdon - super spectacular, beautiful, and a different pace of life in little villages. It was so relaxing. The Verdon canyon is absolutely breathtaking. Pictures don't do the Gorge justice, it's incredible milky-blue green water. Worth the drive from Paris.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cyril p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the lake of holy cross (Original) C'est le lac de sainte croix
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lam D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful lake leading into Gordon Verge. We rented a pedal boat for an hour and swam in the cool water. Finding a boat was easy on a Monday morning but you probably want to get here first thing in the morning on the weekends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebastian R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Lake of Sainte Croix is a beautiful lake with crystal clear turquoise water and beautiful views of the mountains around. There’s so much to explore around the lake and the gorges du verdon. A must when visiting the Verdon!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PATRICK A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent lake and Verdon surroundings (Original) Lac environs et Verdon magnifiques
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jee Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Boat playing is cool and it feel like free :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie N. 1 year ago on Google
    an amazing place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faf L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal when wanting to sunbathe and a magnificent view. (Original) Idéal quand veut bronzer et vue magnifique.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tarek H. 9 months ago on Google
    Just beautiful. Try to have sunscreen and rent a kayak for two hours!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica M. 8 months ago on Google
    Calm and beautiful place. Bring a picnic, hire a boat or pedalo, it is a great place to spend a whole day or come camping. Ground is very sharp everywhere and full of stones and pebbles, so water shoes may come in handy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AJ 8 months ago on Google
    Truly stunning scenery. Awesome opening into the gorge. The water is warm, clear and bright. Lots of affordable local kayak and paddle boat rental spots. Would absolutely recommend making the trek!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurent F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent lake, very calm in September, with the sky this morning over the lake. All water activities are present, hiking. The restaurants around, near Bauduzn are excellent, as is the welcome (Original) Magnifique lac, très calme en septembre, avec en ciel ce matin sur le lac. Toutes activités nautiques sont présentes, randonnées. Les restaurants autour, du côté de Bauduzn sont excellents, comme l'accueil
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sina A. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Deep blue colour surrounded by green mountains. It's a must see in south of France.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xuanyou “Otto” C. 7 months ago on Google
    If you want to paddle around the lake and canyons, it is recommended to navigate directly to “Pont du Galetas”, where there are parking spaces and boat and kayak rentals. Very beautiful and very close to lavender fields.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin G. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place! Forget the crowded beaches of Saint Tropez this is the real Deal 😀. There’s so much to explore around the lake and the gorges du verdon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lukasz T. 3 years ago on Google
    Provence can be very dangerous to our eyesight! From lavender violet through yellow sunflower fields or green meadows and forests, there are also lakes like Lac de Sainte-Croix (Lake of the Holy Cross) where the blue takes on such shades that you wonder if it is possible. It is an artificial dam lake from which the deepest canyon in Europe begins - the Verdon gorge, but that's another story. A detour around the lake plus camping nearby and nothing else is needed for the day!

  • 5/5 laurent m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent site, trap parking lots (Original) Site magnifique , parkings à piège

  • 5/5 Chloe C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 4/5 Denis Bureau du C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful lake, crystal clear water, exceptional setting, multiple possibilities for nautical and aquatic activities. Close to Moustiers. The beaches are wilder and less developed in the south (Bauduen) than in the north. So in the summer if you don't like crowds, stay south. (Original) Un très beau lac, eau limpide, cadre exceptionnel, multiples possibilités d'activités nautiques et aquatiques. Proche de Moustiers. Les plages sont plus sauvages et moins aménagées au sud (Bauduen) qu'au nord. Donc en été si vous n'aimez pas la foule, restez au sud.

  • 5/5 Rania B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Magnifique endroit

  • 5/5 Alexia A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent ! (Original) Magnifique !

  • 5/5 William A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its too beautiful and natural (Original) Ses trop beau et naturel

  • 4/5 Olivier J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great to see and do the very beautiful Verdon gorges (Original) Super a voir et faire les gorges du verdon très beau

  • 5/5 Xavier D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb to paddle (Original) Superbe pour faire du padle

  • 4/5 Linawen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful landscape A little wind Late sun so no pedal boat rental Very pity (Original) Très beau paysage Un peu de vent Soleil tardif donc pas de loueurs de Pédalo Très dommage

  • 5/5 Mayflorence G. 1 year ago on Google
    Saturday, July 02,2022, at 34°c we've visited Lac de Sainte Croix which is organized by Amihan travel and tours from Paris.. The view is breathtaking, you can up your visit by renting a boat or a kayak, we opt for the pedal boat for 20€ an hour... The long travel is worth it. I took a quick deep in the water.. It is quite smelly at first but the odor went off once you are in it. Will definitely be back and try the other adventures it has to offer. 🏞🛶💙💯👍

  • 5/5 Viljenka S. 11 months ago on Google
    A beautiful spot to soend a day or two next to the lake with such emerald colour.

  • 5/5 roberto b. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice lake. From the top of the surrounding mountains you can get an amazing view.

  • 5/5 Raluca C. 9 months ago on Google
    The lake has a beautiful colour in the light of the sun and due to its clean water can be used to take a good bath during a summer day. The only thing that I didn’t like was the fact that is too crowdy, and if you want to enjoy a nice ride with the boat is not that pleasant cosidering the large number of boats on the lake.

  • 5/5 Sam F. 8 months ago on Google
    Massive lake. Plenty of parking with local toilets. Be warned of uneven surface. Adds charm to this place.

  • 5/5 Gizem O. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best places in Europe , eventhough it was raining when we went so that we couldn’t do the boat ride/kayak or we couldn’t swim, but it worth even to visit and have that idyllic views of the lake. Heavenly place - gives you goosebumps.. Such a relaxing place. if you are a nature lover definitely worths a visit

  • 4/5 Emma M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great fun on the pedalo on this beautiful lake. Long waits for pedalos at different times, went at midday and waited just over an hour.

  • 5/5 Doug H. 7 months ago on Google
    An amazing location, beautiful backdrop and piecful freshwater "sea" in which to swim and relax.

  • 5/5 jeremy h. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic spot. Lake and surrounding countryside beautiful.

  • 5/5 Bruno M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent Relaxation place (Original) Magnifique Lieu de détente

  • 5/5 Eva �. 3 years ago on Google
    Just marvelous place❣

  • 5/5 Thomas J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful lakes in the south of France, kayak on the Verdon river is a must do activity in the region, nice camping spots

  • 5/5 Kevin V. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful lac! Nice to swim. Search for the quiet spots to swim.

  • 5/5 K D. 5 years ago on Google
    My favourite place to go to in France.

  • 5/5 Awais N. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding beautiful lake. Probably the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen

  • 5/5 Anton �. 4 years ago on Google
    Beutiful place to visit with a variety of water sports and camping options around. Turqoise color of water, stony beaches, not so many tourists. 👌🏻

  • 5/5 Catherine Magal F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) sublime place (Original) sublime endroit

  • 5/5 nathalie n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of great beauty and above all do not forget to visit the village of Moustiers Sainte Marie, a marvel. (Original) Un lieu de toute beauté et surtout n'oubliez pas de visiter le village de Moustiers Sainte Marie, une merveille.

  • 5/5 Ashley D. 3 years ago on Google
    An absolutely gorgeous place to do canoeing, boating, paddle boarding, etc. The water changes colors as the day advances. You can venture into the Gorges du Verdon from the lake, do some rappeling, and there are more hikes that you can count. The lake even has a nice, sandy beach area on one side. In the summer it gets very, very crowded here. There are plenty of campsites around so I would encourage people to stay a while. Boat rentals run from Spring to early Fall and are electric or pedal boats. A great place to hang out with family and friends for some summer time fun! Nothing like renting a boat and just going to the middle of the lake and taking in the view. Make sure you go up to the Left Side of the Gorges du Verdon. The view of the lake is unbelievable!!

  • 5/5 Claude R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 5/5 Ulrich B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice lake with a beach. Passage to the Verdon Gorge with opportunities for paddling. (Original) Schöner See mit Strand. Übergang zur Verdon Schlucht mit Möglichkeiten zum Paddeln.

  • 5/5 Daniel V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent in all seasons. A grandiose atmosphere, a unique palette of colors, a very rich history, villages and very picturesque sites, an environment conducive to walks, to the exercise of many sports, to discovery, to the awakening of the senses, appreciable for all ages, a real dream holiday to share. I really recommend 👍 (Original) Magnifique en toutes saisons. Une atmosphère grandiose, une palette de couleurs unique, une histoire très riche, des villages et des sites très pittoresques, un environnement propice à la ballade, à l'exercice de nombreux sports, à la découverte, à l'éveil des sens, appréciable à tous âges, un vrai séjour de rêve à partager. Je conseille vraiment 👍

  • 5/5 Tony A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent ! (Original) Magnifique !

  • 3/5 alicia c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful lake, but I am very disappointed not to find more easily accessible beaches for dogs! We stopped at a few places by the lake but it was mud or pebbles no real beach ... very disappointed (Original) Très beau lac, mais je suis très déçue de ne pas trouver plus facilement de plages accessibles pour les chiens ! Nous nous sommes arrêtés à quelques endroit en bord de lac mais c’était de la vase ou des cailloux pas de vrai plage... très déçue

  • 5/5 Jutta 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Been there many years ago and never forgotten. Simply heavenly! (Original) Vor vielen Jahren dort gewesen und nie mehr vergessen. Einfach paradiesisch!

  • 5/5 Jean pierre F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful tourist site, pedal boat ride in the magnificent gorges (Original) Très beau site touristique, promenade pédalos dans les gorges magnifiques

  • 5/5 Ping o P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Très belle endroit

  • 5/5 B J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb place, go for small beaches where you have to finish the journey on foot, it is calm and beautiful. (Original) Superbe endroit, privilégiez les petites plages ou il faut finir le trajet à pieds, c'est calme et magnifique .

  • 5/5 Olivier O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful lake in France ... (Original) Le plus beau lac de France...

  • 5/5 laurent v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super quiet (Original) Tranquille super

  • 3/5 Franck L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calm (Original) Calme

  • 5/5 Bou G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love nothing to complain about at the top 🥰 (Original) J'adore rien à redire au top 🥰

  • 4/5 Jean-Luc A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Beau

  • 5/5 Neo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When the sun and the appointment is the top (Original) Quand le soleil et au RDV c'est le top

  • 5/5 Jeannine L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magic! Heavenly 🤩 (Original) Magique! Paradisiaque 🤩

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good water 25 ° mini (Original) Eau très bonne 25°mini

  • 5/5 Lee D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with crystal clear waters, good for a relax and swimming or kayaking if you're feeling more active.

  • 5/5 Sonia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place I will come back to enjoy it. (Original) Lieu magnifique je reviendrai en profiter.

  • 5/5 Abdessamad Ben J. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderfull place.

  • 5/5 Valentina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Sensual place. I love it

  • 5/5 cheval de d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique


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