Around Moustiers
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Verdon offer a charming village, a lake and gorges with turquoise waters, walking trails and fields of lavender. From the holiday cottage, everything is just a few minutes’ walk or drive away.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a 600-metre walk
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Moustiers is famous for its earthenware and for the star suspended between two cliffs, the village’s emblem. It takes just ten minutes on foot to reach the narrow streets and local shops.
- Earthenware workshops and earthenware museum
- Notre-Dame de Beauvoir Chapel: 262 steps and a panoramic view over the village rooftops and the lake
- Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church and its Lombard bell tower
- Sports ground 5 minutes’ walk away
Lake Sainte-Croix
About a 10-minute drive away. Beautiful turquoise water for a swim at the end of the day, when it’s less crowded.
- Swimming
- Canoeing and pedalos
- Electric boats
- A drive around the lake takes about an hour
The Verdon Gorges
Just a stone’s throw from the gîte, the gorges offer spectacular scenery, which you can explore from the water or along the footpaths.
- Kayaking in the gorges
- E-bikes, including options for experienced cyclists
- Hiking, with some trails starting right from the gîte
The Valensole Plateau
Its lavender fields are in bloom in early summer: allow 30 to 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic and your chosen location. Check the flowering period before you set off.
In the air and on the trails
- Paragliding above Moustiers
- Hiking directly from the gîte
A tip from your host
Claudine, who was born in Moustiers, will let you know on arrival which restaurants and shops are open, the best trails to try at the moment, and top spots to visit during the day.