Another opportunity for boating is at the Lac de Quinson which is on the border of the Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence. It’s all part of the waterway which runs from Sainte-Croix to Gréoux-les-Bains.
It’s very beautiful and we saw heron, dragonflies, lots of fish and ducks. We hired an electric boat but there are pedalos and canoes which are cheaper. You are given a map showing various features to look out for and timings are indicated on it. For instance,
you should allow 3:30 hrs in an electric boat to get to and from the village of Esparron. We just did a 1:30 trip which seemed perfect.
Le fils Aixcentric who does this sort of thing often thinks this is a better bet than Sainte-Croix as it gets so busy in the summer; though this company is very popular during the school holidays too.
There is a picnic park at the departure point and a buvette. Apparently they sell honey or lavender ice-cream but it was shut when we were there…best take a picnic.
Details: Location-Nautic, Montmeyan Plage, 83670 Montmeyan; tel: 04 92 74 40 76. https://www.location-bateaux-verdon.com/fr/autour-du-verdon/le-lac-de-quinson-pedalo-canoe-bateau-electrique-et-activites-ludiques
Life-jackets provided. They are operating, apparently, until Nov but check before travelling there.
aixcentric 
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