Things to see and do near Quinson
Quinson village lies on the banks of the Verdon. It offers a wide range of activities catering for all tastes and ages.
Before or after your visit to the museum, explore our local heritage or let Quinson's natural setting tempt you with a sports or fun activity. There are also places to eat and sleep in Quinson.
Le village de Quinson et son clocher en fer forgé. Un havre de paix à découvrir.
Les Gorges du Verdon, un site unique en Europe à découvrir absolument.
Entre juin et juillet, des champs de lavande inondent de mauve le plateau de Valensole et la haute Provence.
Entre Aiguines et Trigance, le pont de l'Artuby surplombe les Gorges du Verdon d'une hauteur de 182 mètres. Vous pouvez y pratiquer du saut à l'élastique.
Parmi les très nombreuses randonnées à faire dans le Verdon, le sommet du Crémom qui culmine à 1730 mètres.
La vallée du Verdon baignée dans la lumière méditerranéenne.
Dans le décor spectaculaire et sauvage du Verdon, les activités nautiques sont nombreuses. Et parmi elle le canyoning.
Watersports
Make your way to Quinson watersports centre and jump aboard a kayak, canoe, pedalo or electric boat to explore 8km of Natura 2000 listed gorges all the way down to Esparron Lake.
Hiking
A network of almost 40km of waymarked paths starts from Quinson. Explore the lower Verdon Gorge and enjoy the countryside and its varied vegetation, including garrigue, olive groves, lavender fields, and vineyards.
Explore Quinson village
Don't miss Quinson's lanes, fountains and ramparts. Quinson Tourist Office organises guided tours which recount the history of this picturesque Provençal village.
Outstanding climbing
With some 170 equipped routes, Quinson is one of the Verdon's leading climbing locations.The site has been an FFME (French mountain and climbing association) partner site since 2008. It offers a variety of climbs on limestone.
Fishing in the Verdon
Quinson Lake and the Verdon Gorge are perfect.
Where to eat and stay in Quinson
A full list of places to eat and stay in Quinson is available from the tourist office.