Saint Laurent du Verdon

Population : 100 inhabitants

Article updated in June 2024

Discover the small village of Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon

In the south of the département, Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon is a small rural community with a population of just over a hundred, situated on a hill that slopes gently down to the banks of the Verdon.

A village close to the famous Gorges du Verdon

This small Provencal village lives in serenity, surrounded by fields and woods (a third of its territory), with many nearby walks and excursions to the famous Gorges du Verdon.

Oil mill and castles

In this village steeped in history, explore the Gallo-Roman ruins and its medieval heritage as you stroll through the old centre. Discover the 17th-century oil mill, now a charming hotel with a Provencal garden, and the 18th-century wash-house. Don't miss the ruins of the 15th-century fortified castle and the magnificent 17th-century château, with its towers and Louis XIV fireplace.

The lake, watersports centre and beaches of Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon

Take advantage of the lake's cool waters to go for a walk, have a picnic and spend some quality time in the water with your family. You can hire canoes, pedalos and electric boats at the nautical base and set off to explore this pretty lake in the Verdon valley. The beach is peaceful and shady, ideal for enjoying the clear waters of the lake. For naturist enthusiasts, there is a naturist camp at Domaine d'Enriou.

A beautiful hike close to the village

Starting from the village of Saint Laurent du Verdon, we recommend the hike from the Valensole plateau to Lac de Montpezat. Fields of lavender, turquoise waters, a feast for the eyes! The routes are well signposted from the village.

The Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon market

There is no market in Saint-Laurent itself, but we recommend the Quinson market on Monday mornings and the Montagnac-Montpezat market on Friday mornings. These are two pleasant Provencal markets very close to St Laurent du Verdon.

Our map of St Laurent du Verdon (postcode 04500)

To find your way around Saint Laurent du Verdon, you can use our interactive map on this page. We've included all the village's points of interest as well as our accommodation recommendations. You'll be able to locate them before you book your holiday in this pretty Verdon village.

What to do in Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon

As we wrote earlier on this page, we recommend a visit to the old village with its Gallo-Roman ruins and oil mills. Then head to the lake for hiking and water sports. The Verdon gorges and the Valensole plateau are not far away either!