Clue de Carajuan is a balcony road in France

Clue de Carajuan is a very scenic canyon located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It’s one of the famous French balcony roads. Driving on this narrow road between walls of cliffs and gorges is a delight.

Clue de Carajuan

Where is Clue de Carajuan?

The canyon is located between Gorges du Verdon and Clue de Chasteuil, along the boundary between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Var departments, in the southeastern part of the country.

Is the road through Clue de Carajuan paved?

The road through the canyon, a place where the Verdon river breaks through a band of limestone and is pushed into a short canyon, is fully paved. It is called Route Départementale D952. It comprises narrow parts and it’s not an easy drive.

How long is the road through Clue de Carajuan?

The road is 25 km (15 miles) long, running east-west from Castellane to La Palud-sur-Verdon.

Is the road through Clue de Carajuan worth the drive?

The drive is very scenic and provides stunning views, with the Verdon river sparkling deep below in the canyon. But to make photostops is almost impossible here.

 

 

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