I’m not a fan of heights, nor is my traveling companion, who has reluctantly agreed to hike this far into France’s Gorges du Verdon, or Verdon Gorge. Rephrase: We’re fine with heights.

Europe’s largest canyon, in Provence, France, ... who has reluctantly agreed to hike this far into France’s Gorges du Verdon, or Verdon Gorge. Rephrase: We’re fine with heights.

Provence, France, is home to the Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Gorge), an incredible river canyon that is said to be the best canyon in all of Europe. Dramatic limestone cliffs dive straight into ...

For self-guided hikes, pick up an English-language guide called “Canyon du Verdon: The Most Beautiful Hikes,” which costs about $6 and is available at most tourist offices and newsstands.

Verdon Gorge can be enjoyed by kayak, paddleboard or an electric boat (Image: Getty) The Gorges du Verdon, from the Pont du Galetas bridge, has been described as the most photographical spot of ...

Fast-flowing streams feed the Verdon River in the Gorges du Verdon. ( Steve Brandt - MCT ) The Verdon River has cut a gorge more than a half-mile deep in the limestone and is one of the most ...

Le Gorges du Verdon is a river canyon complete with white-water rapids and paths which wind their way through the cliff tops, including the Blanc-Martel trail, ending at Point Sublime lookout.