This famous Gorge, the second largest in the world is 700 metres deep and about 25 kilometres long. It is less than two hours drive from our home and makes a fabulous day out. Moustiers, pictured here is famous for pottery and it's wonderful views of the valley. We arrived at abt 10-45 just in time for coffee.
From here we drove past the Lac Sainte Croix where you can hire a canoe, pedal boat or simply laze or walk on the beach.
Looking across the Lake to the entrance to the Canyon.
As you drive you cannot help but keep stopping to admire the many fine buildings, views and villages.
This picture is taken from the South side, looking at the Route de Crete on the North side. It is not for the nervous driver (or passenger!)
Scrambling in the trees on the cliffs edge to get this picture!
You can clearly see here the division in the Gorge.
If you look carefully at this picture there is a house perched on the hill - that is what I call isolated!
The bridge joining the two sides - I am on there somewhere.
And after all that driving a beer stop is essential.
The word awesome really does not do justice to the scenary and views. It is worth noting that the area and river was not explored by man until 1905!
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