Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful villages of France
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful villages of France, is situated in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Verdon. Come and discover it.
Since the end of September 2018, it is possible to make the tour of the Lake of Sainte-Croix in a pedestrian itinerary, between 5 and 6 days for a distance of 74 kilometers. The various villages around the lake of Sainte-Croix act as " stopover villages ". A real journey along the water and time to meet the villages that have seen their histories turned upside down during the creation of the dam (and therefore the lake of Sainte-Croix) in the 70s.
The Verdon Gorges extend from Castellane to the Galetas bridge, where the river joins the Sainte-Croix Lake. On the third largest lake in France, many nautical activities are offered such as the rental of pedal boats, paddles, canoes / kayaks or electric boats. On the commune of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, two nautical bases are open to explore a part of the Verdon Gorges.
Recognized throughout the world since the seventeenth century, the decorations on the earthenware of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie have evolved. According to the fashion and the new discoveries, they are of a richness and a remarkable precision which plunge us in the past. Here are some examples of decorations that you will encounter during your visit to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
The village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is located between two rock faces, at the entrance of the Gorges du Verdon. It is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region.Close to the Valensole plateau and border with the Var department, getting to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is worth it.You will find in this article the possibilities to go to this unique site in the world.
Faïence is one of the oldest technique used in ceramic. The faïence Museum at Moustiers-Sainte-Marie traces its history, its evolution since the 17th century.
The manufacturing is a delicate process that requires thoroughness. In this article, we’ll see all the different steps needed to create the pottery before decorating it.
Sainte-Croix lake, the third largest artificial lake in France, will charm you with its turquoise color and the beauty of the different viewpoints it offers! The tour of the lake takes about 1 hour by car, for about 60 kilometers.
Take the time to stop in the main villages that border the lake to contemplate it from every angle...
