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Château d'Esparron
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Esparron sur Verdon

equitationThe obvious place to start is with is the Lac d’Esparron, a stunning lake of clear, aqua-marine water only a stone’s throw away and not only an extremely pleasant place to swim and have picnics by, but full of possible water sports, from sailing, windsurfing and pedalloing for the energetic (including pedallos with slides, hugely popular with children) to the more sedate self-drive electric boats (motor boats are forbidden) or the guided tour of the lake in the bateau mouche tourist boat, the Perle du Verdon. The beautiful, cave-lined Basses Gorges du Verdon which meander from the lake up to the village of Quinson are not as dramatic as the main Verdon canyon, but extremely pretty nonetheless, and a tranquil place to spend a leisurely afternoon in a canoe or electric boat.

Canoes, pedallos and electric boats, as well as the guided lake cruise, are available from the  Perle du Verdon landing, ten minutes’ walk from the house.

In the same area you can hire electric boats from Alize Electronic.

And a few meters along the shore the sailing club, club nautique, offers week-long sailing and windsurfing courses for children and adults as well as windsurf and canoe hire.

You can also find two tennis courts 10 minutes away in the lovely village of Quinson. Reservation at the Office du Tourisme.

There are several enjoyable marked walks in the area, the most popular being the sentier découverte nature trail with an orientation table and superb views.

A twenty-minute drive away the wide, turquoise Lac de Sainte Croix is also a lovely place for sailing and swimming, or keen sailors could opt for a day or more in an exceptional sailing boat down at the coast.

Parapente, hot air baloons and glider enthusiasts are catered by Aero-Provence.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays the damn is opened in the Verdon Canyon making it possible to do rafting and  kayaking .

lac-esparronThe Verdon is also well-known as a magnet for rock-climbers. Some of the best places are in the Verdon Canyon or in nearby Quinson, a fifteen minute drive from here and ideal for beginners as well as more advanced climbers, or even in Esparron de Verdon itself. Quinson is also home to the largest pre-history museum in Europe.

If climbing is not adventurous enough you can also try bungee-jumping with Latitude Challenge from the Pont de l’Artuby.

The  Pierrever golf course is 45 minutes away.

Children enjoy the tree-climbing adventure park near Gréoux-les-Bains, and the go-kart track in Manosque.

In the spa town of Gréoux-les-Bains 20 minutes away, where ‘taking the water’ dates back to Roman times, an afternoon of spa treatments is a pleasant way to unwind.

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From May to October
Bernard & Charlotte Anne de Castellane
04800 Esparron de Verdon, France
+33 (0)6 64 65 17 00
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  • Château d’Esparron is neither a palazzo nor a luxury hotel: simply put, it’s a beautiful and authentic Provençal castle, home to its original family and full of its original furniture.
    Amongst other things, there are no televisions or minibars in the rooms, although there is a communal fridge at your disposal. The rooms are en-suite, equipped with bathtubs but not stand-up showers. There is no air conditioning in the room, but as long as you keep your windows closed during the daytime and open them at night, the meter-thick medieval stonewalls will keep the room at a very agreeable temperature. A contumacious Wi-Fi network is one of the few hints of the modern world. You will get the chance to admire and ascend the monumental stone spiral staircase, but, without the help of a lift, getting to your room is a fitness challenge in itself. Each room looks out onto the same bucolic view of the countryside (not the lake).
    It is a mistake to think that the countryside is silent at night. Nocturnal noises simply emanate from different sources than in the city. For instance, the church bell tolls throughout the night and you might be awoken by the occasional whistle of an owl. The yellow and pearl rooms are closest to one of the village fountains, and you will be able to hear the gentle sound of running water from the bedroom unless you opt for another room.
    Furthermore, although the castle is fairly close to the gorges du Verdon canyon, it still is 50 minutes away by car, but the road there crosses the Valensole plateau and we can assure you that it is absolutely stunning. Finally, we regret to say that we do not allow pets in the house. That doesn’t mean that you need to leave yours at home, as you can always let yours sleep in the car or intrust it to one of our neighbors who provides a dog sitting service (06 71 54 26 42).
    If you aren’t put off by the above, we will do our best to ensure that you have an unforgettable stay with us.

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