Quinson tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon at 11 km from Quinson

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Visit Quinson: highlights and tourist information

Quinson is situated in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Quinson in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon at 11 km and Bauduen at 12 km.

Quinson, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

at 11 km (direction east-north-east)

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France is a charming small resort on the west coast of the Lac...

See Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon guide

Bauduen

Seaside resort at 12 km (direction east-north-east), in the Var department

Bauduen is a pretty village with a beach on the shores of Lac de...

See Bauduen guide

Lac de Sainte-Croix

Scenery at 14 km (direction east-north-east)

The Lac de Sainte-Croix is a popular leisure lake with beaches near the Gorges...

See Lac de Sainte-Croix guide

Riez

at 14 km (direction north-north-east)

Your trip to the village of Riez should include the baptistery, 5th century and...

See Riez guide

Greoux-les-Bains

at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

The small spa town of Gréoux-les-Bains is well situated to explore the Lac d'Esparron...

See Greoux-les-Bains guide

Barjols

at 16 km (direction south-south-west), in the Var department

The most striking characteristic of Barjols is the large number of washhouses, fountains and...

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Valensole

at 16 km (direction north-north-west)

Valensole is surrounded by lavender fields, and the lavender industry is also seen in...

See Valensole guide

Aups

at 17 km (direction east-south-east), in the Var department

This pleasant town is interesting to visit during your stay near the Gorges du...

See Aups guide

Aiguines

at 19 km (direction east-north-east), in the Var department

Aiguines is a small traditional Provencal village between the Lac de Sainte-Croix and the...

See Aiguines guide

Moustiers

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction north-east)

The setting of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie below steep cliffs and the lively historic centre make Moustiers-Sainte-Marie...

See Moustiers guide

Salernes

at 23 km (direction south-east), in the Var department

Nicely situated in the Bresque river valley, both the medieval quarter and the shady...

See Salernes guide

Villecroze

at 23 km (direction east-south-east), in the Var department

Villecroze is a charming small village with a quaint historic centre and a park...

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Tourtour

Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction east-south-east), in the Var department

Tourtour is a very attractive and traditional Provencal village with a great deal to...

See Tourtour guide

Manosque

at 25 km (direction west-north-west)

Ensure that your trip to the bustling town of Manosque includes a stroll up...

See Manosque guide

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Map of places to visit near Quinson

Markets in and near Quinson

• Riez: market Wednesday & Saturday (14km)
• Greoux-les-Bains: market Thursday (14km)
• Valensole: market Saturday (16km)
• Aups: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
• Cotignac: market Tuesday (22km)
• Moustiers: market Friday (22km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (25km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (25km)
• Carces: market Saturday (27km)
• Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume: market Wednesday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Quinson, France

What to do at Quinson? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Quinson.

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Verdon (27km)
• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (36km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Moustiers (22km)
• Tourtour (25km)

National Monuments

• Thoronet Abbey (32km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Verdon (17km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (35km)
• Abbaye du Thoronet (Le Thoronet) (35km)

Remarkable gardens

• Clos de Villeneuve (16km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (34km)
• Jardins du château de Sauvan (34km)
• Jardin d’Elie Alexis (40km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Lac de Quinson (1km)
• Lac d'Esparron (7km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (11km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (14km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (23km)
• Verdon (rivière) (23km)
• Barrage de Chaudanne (44km)
• Lac de Castillon (45km)
• Barrage de Castillon (45km)
• Massif de la Sainte-Baume (48km)
• Colorado Provencal (51km)

Geography and distances

Quinson is in the south-east of France at 47 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Quinson is 639 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Nice or Marseille airport. Driving is also possible - by car from Calais the drive takes about 11 hours. For driving distances to Quinson from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Artignosc-sur-Verdon, Esparron-de-Verdon and Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon.

This page in French: Visiter Quinson