Baudinard sur Verdon is situated on the outskirts of the Gorges du Verdon and in the vicinity of Lake the St.Croix. Baudinard sur Verdon is one of the pearls of the Haut Var.
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The history of village of Baudinard sur Verdon goes back the Neolithic and Iron Age. Various objects and paintings were found in the caves of low Gorges du Verdon, confirming a human existence in prehistoric times. The earliest writings of todays Baudinard date from 1113, when Baudinard was still named Bellum Dinarium. This changed into Beldisnard of the Latin Bellodinarium and the Provencal Beoudiran. In 1389, Elzear de Sabran, Baron Ansouis becomes lord of Baudinard by his marriage to Beaucette, Dame de Baudinard. The lordship remain in the hands of Sabran until the French Revolution. In 1852, Baudinard had 402 permanent residents.
In the Regional Natural Park of Verdon, the village of Baudinard dur Verdon stands as a the gate to the Gorges du Verdon, the Grand Canyon of Europe. The village stands close to the Lake of St. Croix, on a sunny slope at the bottom of which flourishes a charming green valley dotted with fields of lavender.
Above the village of Baudinard, tucked away between the green pines, one will find a few remains of the former Sabran castle, destroyed in 1793. The remains include the imposing castle tower (XIV), which gardes over Baudinard. If you would walk from the village centre to the Baudinard castle, you will find along the way, a small gazebo decorated with a bench, which forms the perfect view of the beautiful roofs of the old houses of Baudinard. Walking back to Baudinard, you will find many little alleys and doorways full of character with beautiful hangers and pretty hammers that adorn the doors of the oldest houses.
Baudinard and its surrounding area is perfect for hikes. You could for instance hike from Baudinard into the valley towards the neighbouring village of Artignosc sur Verdon, which is only 5 km away. Or try the Botany trail between Baudinard and the Lake of St. Croix. It is through the Gorges of Baudinard that one reaches the dam close to St. Croix and the Lower Gorges du Verdon. It also has access to the dam by the Lower Gorge trail along the canyon and offers a panoramic beauty. The Baudinard canyon, bordered by impressive cliffs is dotted with numerous prehistoric caves and other remains.
The municipality of Baudinard stretches over an area of 2197 hectares. In winter Baudinard counts less then 200 inhabitants. In summer time the number of residents grows to 600. Baudinard, perched in the hills, at 652 m above sea level, will dazzle you with its architectural character.
For the rich history and diversity of its unique natural environment, Baudinard is one of the treasures of the Verdon. Baudinard also offers the church of Saint Jacques, restored in 1921 and 2006; Silvestre bridge (built from the remains of a Roman bridge) and the three oratories St Catherine, St Espero and St Etienne. Do not miss the Priory of Valmogne, classified as a historical monument and the Grand Canyon which opens Baudinard low Gorges du Verdon. The turquoise water street lined with cliffs of up to 150 meters high. The Grand Canyon is bordered by a road, which offers breathtaking views.
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