Motorhome area of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (Alpes de Haute Provence)

Situated about 30 kilometers from the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie benefits from an exceptional geographical location, between rivers and mountain ranges. Moustiers is one of the « Plus Beaux Villages de France » and is distinguished by its rocky architecture and its main historical activity: faïence. At the time of Louis XIV, the ceramics had the reputation of being the finest in the kingdom. The faïence museum reveals 5 centuries of an impressive collection. Within the Haute-Provence Geopark, the town is also the headquarters of the Verdon Regional Park, in reference to its 100% natural environment. Less than 5 kilometers away, reach the 3rd largest lake in France and its turquoise waters: Lake Sainte-Croix. When Summer is on its way, you will appreciate the lavender and sunflower fields of the Provençal countryside. A few more kilometers will take you to the Verdon Gorge, a must-see in the region. Less than a kilometer from the stopover area, a path climbs up to the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel and the Sainte-Madeleine cave. Beyond their history, these monuments also offer an exceptional view of Moustiers, the Sainte-Croix lake and part of the Verdon valley. It is also a place full of legends, among which the legend of the star is one of the most famous. If you look up, you will see the star hanging over the village. Many stories, religious, romantic or modest, surround this symbol. You will learn the origin of the nickname "the star of Verdon in Provence".