Quinson

4 km from Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon, 6 km from Artignosc sur Verdon, 8 km from Esparron du Verdon, 11 km from Régusse, 12 km from Tavernes, 13 km from Saint Martin de Brômes, 23 km from Aups

GPS : Longitude : 6.039444 E - Latitude : 43.702778 N
Altitude: 379 m
Population: 429

Set in the heart of the Regional Nature Park of the Verdon, Quinson is in an exceptional setting. Originally built on the heights, Quinson is now by the side of the lake. Rock climbers can enjoy the area's limestone cliffs, whilst swimming and canoeing is also very popular. There is a nautical base in the village and the lakes of Esparron and of Sainte Croix are very close. Walkers will delight in the breathtaking beauty of the nature surrounding Quinson.

On the cultural front, you can visit the prehistoric cave of la Baume Bonne, the museum of Prehistory. You can also of course choose to relax by the clear blue waters of the lake of Sainte Croix or in the shade of the Mediterranean trees.

What to see, what to visit: the church of Notre-Dame-du-Plan, 1807, a cosmological campanile, the small chapel of Sainte-Maxime with its small ornamental bell tower, the Museum of Prehistory, visits to the cave of la Baume Bonne and the reproduced prehistoric village, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the gorges du Verdon…
Recommended activities: nautical activities on the lake, canoeing and kayaking, canoe rafting, sailing, rock climbing.

Provencal market: Sunday morning during summer. Festivities: festivals of Sainte-Maxime (May) and of Sainte-Rosalie (late August).