The castle is situated just 2km from the village of Saint André les Alpes, right in the heart of the Verdon canyons and lakes. Incredible crisp sunlight and authentic Provence atmosphere guaranteed. All amenities are available: restaurants, ATM machine, gas stations, cafes, supermarkets, doctor and pharmacy to name a few.

Area renowned for adrenalin sports, Saint André boasts not only it's own paragliding school where international competitions have taken place, but also white water rafting, mountain climbing, hiking, horse riding, abseiling, trial biking quad bikes, and bungee jumping. Facing the castle, is the beach of Saint Andre just on the lake, with all the usual water sports you can expect. There are also lots of activities for our younger guests: paddle boats, mini golf, even tennis courts.

For the history lovers, the two renowned historical villages of Castellane and Entrevaux are within a radius of 30 miles.

Just close by is the famous village of Peyresq, well known for it's Science and Art summer school named after the great humanist Nicolas-Claude Fabri. It attracts many academics and students alike from all over the world, and organizes regular classical concerts in the region, including Saint André.

Drive further south 60 miles down the road to Grasse, perfume capital of France. Some of the lavender fields of Saint Andre end up here. Beyond Grasse is the French Riviera, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, within 80 miles of the castle.