Les Salles sur Verdon


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Les Salles sur Verdon

Pop. : 191 Surface : 497 ha

Var Department

In Haut Var, on route D957 along Lake Ste. Croix

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which links Aups (2Km.) to Moustiers Ste. Marie (14km).

Long ago, Les Salles sur Verdon


Ste. Croix Lake

was a typical little village of Haut-Var which existed peacefully at the end of the valley. In 1973 the village was sacriticed for the production of electricity and disappeared under the waters at the darrl of St. Croix.

The first stone of the new town was laid in May 1970 and the village was rebuilt at the edge ot the new lake ot 2,700ha.

Because ot this lake, Salles has become a summer resort and a tourist attraction. The town is a mixture of modern architecture and traditional Provençal styles. Before the original town was destroyed, many ot the objects of Provençal interest were saved. One can see the old fountain, both wash houses, the bell tower, the monument to the dead and some typical door frames.

With its incomparable location the village people are trying to develop their new life in a way that will be advantageous to all and well balanced at the same time. ln the summer the village can count up to 4000 inhabitants.

What to visit :

The bell tower, lake, ilot (small island) de cote bleue, Costebelle island.

Activities :

Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rowing.
Bungee jumping off the bridge at Artuby (182m. above water).

Lodging :

Campsites

Holiday rentals

Neighbouring villages :

Aiguines (7 km).