{"id":2550,"date":"2025-09-18T10:45:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/tourisme-lac-sainte-croix-provence\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:16:18","slug":"tourism-lake-sainte-croix-provence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/en\/tourism-lake-sainte-croix-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Sainte-Croix and its Villages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-one is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">Lake Sainte-Croix: a jewel in <em>the heart of Provence<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Sainte-Croix lies between the departments of Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the Parc Naturel R\u00e9gional du Verdon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering an <strong>area of 22 km\u00b2<\/strong>, it is an artificial lake fed by the Verdon river. The lake originates by flowing below the Galetas bridge, which also marks the boundary of the above-mentioned departments. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0ac54\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus\" data-min-height=\"130\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n        <input id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0ac54-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0ac54-toggle\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle-label\">\n            <span>Lire plus<\/span>\n            <span>Lire moins<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__content\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lac_de_Sainte-Croix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lac de Sainte-Croix<\/a>, just 15 minutes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"106\">campsite near the Gorges du Verdon<\/a>, is one of the <strong>region&#8217;s natural gems<\/strong>. With its crystal-clear waters and lush green setting, the lake is the perfect place for swimming, water sports and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bordered by picturesque villages, this lake is a<strong>must-see <\/strong>destination during your stay in the Var. Whether you&#8217;re a nature enthusiast or looking for tranquillity, Lac de Sainte-Croix offers a multitude of possibilities to suit all tastes. <\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__gradient\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border animated fadeInRight slow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Sainte Croix\" class=\"wp-image-2828\" style=\"border-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lac-sainte-croix-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-two is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-swiper=\"{&quot;speed&quot;:1000,&quot;autoplay&quot;:{&quot;delay&quot;:5000,&quot;disableOnInteraction&quot;:false},&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:0,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;pagination&quot;:{&quot;el&quot;:&quot;.swiper-pagination&quot;,&quot;dynamicBullets&quot;:true,&quot;clickable&quot;:true,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;},&quot;navigation&quot;:{&quot;nextEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-next&quot;,&quot;prevEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-prev&quot;},&quot;breakpoints&quot;:[{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1}]}\" class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"activit\u00e9s lac sainte croix\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2835 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/activites-lac-sainte-croix.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9cb0c1\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-heberg is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div data-swiper=\"{&quot;speed&quot;:1000,&quot;autoplay&quot;:{&quot;delay&quot;:5000,&quot;disableOnInteraction&quot;:false},&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:0,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;pagination&quot;:{&quot;el&quot;:&quot;.swiper-pagination&quot;,&quot;dynamicBullets&quot;:true,&quot;clickable&quot;:true,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;},&quot;navigation&quot;:{&quot;nextEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-next&quot;,&quot;prevEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-prev&quot;},&quot;breakpoints&quot;:[{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1}]}\" class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-border-color has-base-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:30px;min-height:750px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3180 size-full\" alt=\"lac saint croix les activies incontouranbles\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles.webp 2000w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lac-saint-croix-les-activies-incontouranbles-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgb(32,57,31) 6%,rgba(31,56,30,0.51) 26%,rgba(161,166,28,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column animated fadeIn slow is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1d6a2b0a1c1ff197a6734555cb7930d\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Must-do activities <\/strong><br\/><em>at Lake Sainte-Croix<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-785facd33e2be04e8c4780c5a748bc2e\">is a veritable playground for water sports enthusiasts. You can paddle, kayak, sail or even pedal-boat to <g id=\"gid_0\">explore its calm turquoise waters<\/g>. It&#8217;s also possible to discover the Gorges du Verdon by <strong>electric boat<\/strong>, a unique and tranquil way to admire the scenery from the water. Swimming is also a must on the wild, well-maintained beaches. Hiking enthusiasts will also find <g id=\"gid_2\">numerous trails to hike around the lake<\/g>, offering spectacular views of the water and surrounding mountains. By choosing to stay at Camping L&#8217;\u00e9meraude du Verdon, you&#8217;ll have direct access to these must-do <a href=\"http:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/en\/outdoor-sports-activities-var\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"934\">outdoor activities and sports<\/a>, while being immersed in a peaceful, natural environment.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93bce5c405dbd3827ae0a662cc721a35\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-piscine is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"villages\" style=\"margin-top:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center gt-reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border animated fadeInLeft slow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix.jpg\" alt=\"Villages near lac sainte croix\" class=\"wp-image-2831\" style=\"border-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Villages-pres-du-lac-sainte-croix-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Villages to discover <\/strong><em>near Lake Sainte-Croix<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n    <div id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0cf29\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus\" data-min-height=\"130\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n        <input id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0cf29-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-69f128dd0cf29-toggle\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle-label\">\n            <span>Lire plus<\/span>\n            <span>Lire moins<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__content\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n            \n\n<p>The villages around <strong>Lac de Sainte-Croix<\/strong> offer an opportunity to discover the cultural and historical wealth of the region. <strong>Sainte-Croix du Verdon and Les Salles-sur-Verdon, <\/strong>much more spectacular, offer breathtaking scenery and are ideal starting points for boat trips or hikes around the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bauduen<\/strong>, with its picturesque alleyways and Provencal atmosphere, is the perfect place to stroll and sample local specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lessallessurverdon.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Les Salles-sur-Verdon<\/a>, another charming village, offers breathtaking views of the lake and is the ideal starting point for boat trips or hikes around the lake. <strong>Aiguines<\/strong>, meanwhile, offers exceptional panoramic views over the lake and is an excellent place to discover local crafts, including the region&#8217;s famous ceramics.<br\/><\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__gradient\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-heberg is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"spots\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bloc-heberg has-contrast-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column animated fadeIn slow is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-7cf57b2b512c16c7b54a4cbab332d019\"><strong>The best spots<\/strong> to <em>admire Lake Sainte-Croix<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8867f65306824eefea5be89e5f11c25\">Lac de Sainte-Croix is an ideal destination for lovers of <strong>breathtaking scenery<\/strong>. Among the best spots to admire the lake, the nearby Point Sublime offers a spectacular panoramic view of the entire lake and <a href=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/en\/verdon-gorge-tourism\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"922\">the Gorges du Verdon<\/a>. You can also enjoy magnificent sunsets over the lake, creating a romantic and soothing atmosphere. These vantage points are perfect for capturing superb photos and appreciating the <a href=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/en\/tourism-var\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"930\">natural beauty of the Var<\/a>.   <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-heberg is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div data-swiper=\"{&quot;speed&quot;:1000,&quot;autoplay&quot;:{&quot;delay&quot;:5000,&quot;disableOnInteraction&quot;:false},&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:0,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;pagination&quot;:{&quot;el&quot;:&quot;.swiper-pagination&quot;,&quot;dynamicBullets&quot;:true,&quot;clickable&quot;:true,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;},&quot;navigation&quot;:{&quot;nextEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-next&quot;,&quot;prevEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-prev&quot;},&quot;breakpoints&quot;:[{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1}]}\" class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-border-color has-base-border-color\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:30px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"753\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2168 size-full\" alt=\"Lac de Sainte Croix (4)\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lac-de-Sainte-Croix-4.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lac-de-Sainte-Croix-4.jpg 565w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lac-de-Sainte-Croix-4-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(161,166,29) 6%,rgba(161,166,28,0.49) 26%,rgba(161,166,28,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-swiper=\"{&quot;speed&quot;:1000,&quot;autoplay&quot;:{&quot;delay&quot;:5000,&quot;disableOnInteraction&quot;:false},&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:0,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;pagination&quot;:{&quot;el&quot;:&quot;.swiper-pagination&quot;,&quot;dynamicBullets&quot;:true,&quot;clickable&quot;:true,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;},&quot;navigation&quot;:{&quot;nextEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-next&quot;,&quot;prevEl&quot;:&quot;.swiper-button-prev&quot;},&quot;breakpoints&quot;:[{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1}]}\" class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0px;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"vues du lac sainte croix\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2833 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vues-du-lac-sainte-croix.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#65a4cd\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-piscine is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center gt-reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border animated fadeInLeft slow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix.jpg\" alt=\"lac sainte croix walks\" class=\"wp-image-2837\" style=\"border-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balades-lac-sainte-croix-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Tips<\/strong> <em>to visit Lake Sainte-Croix<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your visit to Lac de Sainte-Croix, here are a few practical tips: make sure you <strong>visit early in the morning<\/strong> or <strong>late in the afternoon <\/strong>to avoid the heat, especially in summer. Don&#8217;t forget to bring water, suitable clothing and sun cream if you plan to spend time by the water. It&#8217;s also a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/playalocation.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hire a boat or pedalo<\/a> to explore the nooks and crannies of the lake, while respecting the natural environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, for hikes around the lake, be sure to bring good shoes and<strong>a picnic<\/strong> to make the most of the magnificent scenery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide section-cta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center animated fadeInDown slow has-contrast-3-color has-text-color has-link-color has-darkline-font-family wp-elements-410fe54db865414bfebce3888642f326\" style=\"font-size:clamp(50.171px, 3.136rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 5.191), 100px);line-height:1.2;text-transform:none\"><strong>To discover<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center animated fadeInDown slow has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.3;text-transform:uppercase\">Our surroundings and activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-swiper=\"{&quot;speed&quot;:400,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;createElements&quot;:true,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;navigation&quot;:{&quot;nextEl&quot;:&quot;buttonNext&quot;,&quot;prevEl&quot;:&quot;buttonPrev&quot;},&quot;breakpoints&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1},&quot;380&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;700&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2}},&quot;pagination&quot;:{&quot;el&quot;:false},&quot;autoplay&quot;:{&quot;delay&quot;:3000}}\" data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"0\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-0\" class=\"wp-block-query alignwide gt-fse-maillage-query gt-is-slider gt-is-slider-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 gt-maillage wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2549\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2549 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image has-custom-border gt-maillage__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-emeraude-verdon.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gorges-du-Verdon.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon\" class=\"has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#ffffff;border-width:1px;border-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d82e7565 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:-125px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:1px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width=&quot;39&quot; 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