Lake of Sainte-Croix - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Lake of Sainte-Croix
The Lake of Sainte-Croix is an eyecatching man-made lake that was formed by the construction, between 1971 and 1974 of a reinforced-concrete arch dam by the name of the dam of Sainte-Croix. It is fed by the Verdon at the outlet of the Verdon Gorge. The lake is approx. 10 km long and at its widest point approx. 3 km wide.
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Attractions Near Lake of Sainte-Croix
Verdon Gorge
15.22km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
The Verdon Gorge is an inspiring canyon in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named for its turquoise-green color, one of the location's distinguishing characteristics. The gorge is very popular with tourists, who can drive around its rim, rent kayaks to travel on the river, or hike.
Abbaye du Thoronet
35.11km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
Thoronet Abbey is one of three Cistercian abbeys in southeast France. This iconic building was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. One of the first buildings in France to be listed as a historic monument is Thoronet Abbey.
The Provençal Colorado
57.8km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
The Provençal Colorado is a magnificent geological structure located in the Luberon massif. The site includes a whole array of ochre sculptures and cliffs varying from pale yellow to bright red.
Sainte-Baume
60.49km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
The Sainte-Baume is a mountain ridge in southern France. It is one of the hiker's paradise and a major pilgrimage site in France.
Musée Granet
65.32km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
The Musée Granet is a museum dedicated to painting, sculpture, and archaeology in the Mazarin quarter of Aix-en-Provence, France.
Aix Cathedral
65.4km from Lake of Sainte-Croix
Aix Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and a national monument of France located in Aix-en-Provence of southern France. The church was designed using a mixture of three architectural styles (Romanesque, Gothic, and Neo-Gothic).
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