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The Verdon is a long river] in south-eastern France, left tributary of the Durance. Its source is at an elevation of , in the south-western Alps (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), between the col d'Allos and the Trois Eveches mountain, south of Barcelonnette. It flows south-west through the following ''départements'' and towns: * Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: Allos, Colmars, Saint-André-les-Alpes, Castellane * Var: Vinon-sur-Verdon The Verdon flows through several artificial lakes, before flowing into the river Durance near Vinon-sur-Verdon, south of Manosque. The Verdon is best known for its impressive canyon: the Verdon Gorge. This limestone canyon, also called the "Grand Canyon of Verdon", long and more than deep, is a popular climbing and sight-seeing area. The name comes from the green appearance of the waters of the river, in the canyon. ==See also== * Lac de Sainte-Croix 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Verdon (river)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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