Chasteuil Bed and Breakfast Inn - Relaxed B&B in Provence, France near the Gorges du Verdon.

Chasteuil is a tiny 16th century hamlet located at the entrance of the Gorges du Verdon. From its south-facing location, 900 meters high in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, it overlooks the Verdon River below. "Les Gorges du Verdon", The Verdon Canyon, is one of the deepest and most spectacular in Europe. The hamlet has been restored by its inhabitants in the local architectural tradition. They appreciate the quiet and beautiful surroundings and practice various crafts, such as pottery, wood and stone sculpture, bee keeping, and farming.

The hamlet of Chasteuil
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Gorges du Verdon
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The Grand Randonnée number 4, an important and scenic hiking trail, crosses through the hamlet and passes by the foot of the Inn. From the Gîte de Chasteuil you can hike east to Castellane (2 1/2 hours) or to Les Cadieres de Brandis (3 1/2 hours). To the west you can hike to the village of Rougon (2 hours), Point Sublime (2 1/2 hours), and the Couloir Samson (3 hours) which is the beginning of main trail of the Canyon du Verdon. Your hosts will be happy to give you more information about other hiking trails and car routes to see more of the Gorges du Verdon.

Grand Randonnée 4
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