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Lac de Castillon, Gorges du Verdon

A large artificial lake on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon

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This large lake is around 8 kilometres long and covers an area of almost 500 hectares. It's the largest lake in the region next to the Lake at Saint Croix.

The lake is accessible for swimming and has a number of lifeguard patrolled beaches.

On top of this there are three watersports centres offering paddle boarding, pedaloes, canoes, sailing and motor boats.

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