Wellness & spa
Spa, massage & wellness in the Verdon
After a day hiking deep in the canyon or rafting, the Verdon also knows how to relax. Here is where to find a massage, a private spa or a hot tub around the gorge — from places open to everyone to thermal resorts, each one checked.
When it comes to wellness, the area has two faces. Gréoux-les-Bains, a thermal resort, concentrates the historic offer — thermal baths and hotel spas, 45 minutes to 1 hour from the heart of the gorge. But the heart of the Gorges du Verdon — Castellane, La Palud, Rougon, Aiguines — remains a blind spot for public spas: this is where visitor numbers are high in summer, yet where provision is scarce.
Spa Castellane — Espace Bien-Être
1282 Chemin de Destourbes, 04120 Castellane
Google rating 5/5 · 58 reviews
The most central spa and massage centre open to everyone in the heart of the gorge: at the gateway to Castellane, with qualified practitioners, a private hot tub and sauna. The place to unwind when staying near the canyon.
Massages
- Japanese facial massage€50
- Foot reflexology€50
- Californian massage€60
- Swedish massage€60
- Energy massage€60
- Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi massage€70
Private spa & duo
- Private spa access (hot tub), adult€15
- Private spa access, child€7
- Duo package (massage + private hot tub)from €99 / 2 people
Also: Sauna · Private hot tub · Gift card (valid 1 year).
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Prices and services checked on the official website (14 July 2026). Online booking via Fresha.
Other wellness addresses in the Verdon
Heart of the gorge & Middle Verdon
A very busy area in summer — and one where spas open to everyone are rare.
- Spa Cinq Mondes — Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon La Palud-sur-Verdon
250 m² spa, hammam, sauna, indoor pool and hot tub — open to non-guests by reservation, seasonally (May→Oct). Together with Castellane, the only public spa we have identified in the heart of the gorge.
- Institut Nature & Vous Castellane
Beauty salon: massage, facial/body and energy treatments — open to everyone.
- Castellane Massage Castellane
Independent practitioner: relaxing, Swedish and sports massage — by appointment.
- La Bastide de Moustiers (Alain Ducasse) Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Treatment room, massages and pool — mainly reserved for hotel guests.
- Hôtel Le Colombier Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Heated outdoor hot tubs and counter-current swim spa — hotel facilities.
Gréoux-les-Bains (thermal resort)
The territory’s thermal resort: the historic wellness centre of the Verdon, ~45 minutes–1 hour from the heart of the gorge.
- Thermes de Gréoux-les-Bains (Chaîne Thermale du Soleil) Gréoux-les-Bains
Rheumatology and respiratory treatments, 4 thermal pools, kaolin bath and beauty rituals — spa packages open to everyone.
- Villa Castellane — Hôtel & Spa Nuxe Gréoux-les-Bains
Nuxe spa, hammam, indoor jet pool and signature massages — open to non-guests by reservation. Note: despite its name, this property is in Gréoux, not Castellane.
- Hôtel Spa & Restaurant Les Alpes Gréoux-les-Bains
Iyashi Dôme (Japanese sauna), wellness massages and treatments — salon open to everyone.
Upper Var, lakes & Valensole plateau
Hotel and campsite spas around the lakes and on the plateau.
- La Bastide de Tourtour — Spa Sothys Tourtour
Sothys spa, heated counter-current pool, hot tub, hammam, sauna and Nordic bath — open to visitors.
- Camping Les Gorges de Provence — Oasis Bien-Être Montagnac-Montpezat
Sauna, hammam, hot tub, massage and treatments — paid area reserved for campers.
- Camping Le Soleil du Verdon (naturist) Esparron-de-Verdon
Spa, sauna and massage room — reserved for campers (€5/person/hour).
- Créa’Tifs Valensole
Beauty salon: facials, massage and hair removal — open to everyone.
- L’Esprit Nature (Cécile Enderlé-Chazalviel) Valensole
Naturopathy, reflexology and Reiki-Usui — by appointment.
- Ma Bulle Massage (Laura) Riez
Wellness massage and reflexology — by appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you find a spa or massage near the Gorges du Verdon?
In the heart of the gorge, Spa Castellane (in Castellane) is the most central massage and private-spa address open to everyone. In La Palud-sur-Verdon, the Cinq Mondes Spa at Hôtel des Gorges du Verdon opens to non-guests in season. For thermal treatments and a wider choice, Gréoux-les-Bains, a thermal resort, is about 45 minutes to 1 hour away.
Is there a spa open to everyone in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon?
Yes, but the choice is limited: the heart of the gorge (Castellane, La Palud, Rougon and Aiguines) is a blind spot for public spas. In Castellane, Spa Castellane offers massage, a private hot tub and sauna to everyone; in La Palud, Spa Cinq Mondes opens to non-guests in season. Most other regional spas are reserved for hotel guests or located in Gréoux.
How much does a massage cost in the Verdon?
As a guide, massages at Spa Castellane range from €50 (Japanese facial massage and reflexology) to €70 (Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi); Californian, Swedish and energy massages cost €60. Private spa (hot-tub) access starts at €15 per adult, and a massage + hot-tub duo package at €99 for two.
Where can you take a thermal cure in the Verdon?
At Gréoux-les-Bains, a thermal resort specialising in rheumatology and respiratory conditions. The Thermes (Chaîne Thermale du Soleil) also offer public spa and relaxation packages in addition to prescribed cures.
Check for yourself
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- Chaîne Thermale du Soleil — Gréoux-les-Bainschainethermale.fr
Health-insurance-approved thermal spa in Gréoux-les-Bains: therapeutic indications, cures and wellness area.
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- Verdon Tourisme — intercommunal tourist officeverdontourisme.com
Official tourist information for the area (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Riez, Valensole and neighbouring communes), including lists of activity providers.
- Lacs & Gorges du Verdon intercommunal tourist office (Aups)lacs-gorges-verdon.fr
Tourist office covering 16 villages of the left bank and the lakes, including Aiguines, Bauduen and Trigance: outdoor activities, beaches and providers in the area.
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