The Verdon (, ) is a river in Southeastern France, left tributary of the Durance. Its drainage basin is . 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. Course Its source is at an elevation of , in the southwestern part of the French Alps (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), between the Col d'Allos and the Trois Évêchés mountain, south of Barcelonnette. It flows southwest through the following departments 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. Its main tributaries are the Artuby, Colostre, Jabron and Issole. See also Lake of Sainte-Croix References Rivers of France Rivers of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Rivers of Var (department) Rivers of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Braided rivers in France