Moustiers Sainte Marie

Village Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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What to expect

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a village in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southeastern France, known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, and stunning natural surroundings. The village is built on platform terraces on the side of a limestone cliff and features a spring that flows out of the cliff, creating a waterfall in the town. Visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding in the nearby Gorges du Verdon and Haute-Provence. The village is also famous for its pottery trade, especially faïence, and has a rich gastronomy with local specialties like bouillabaisse, tapenade, and pistou soup. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and is part of the Verdon natural regional park and the UNESCO Géoparc de Haute Provence

Plan your family visit to the Moustiers Sainte Marie with these blog insights 👇

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10 Family hikes and walks in the Verdon Gorges

10 Family hikes and walks in the Verdon Gorges
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the village of Moustiers Sainte Marie and hiked to a viewpoint that offers a stunning view of the village and the surrounding landscape

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenic views of the village and the surrounding landscape ✨

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Verdon Gorges with family: top activities to do with children

Verdon Gorges with family: top activities to do with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Moustiers Sainte Marie, which is a spectacular village perched on the cliffs. We walked through its cobbled and steep streets. Moustiers Sainte Marie is also a renowned art city, known for its blue faience and artists’ workshops

Highlights: We enjoyed exploring the charming streets of Moustiers Sainte Marie. We also enjoyed the beautiful views from the village, looking down at the canyon. We found it to be a truly captivating place to visit ✨

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Visit the Gorges du Verdon in 1 week

Visit the Gorges du Verdon in 1 week
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the village, climbed the 262 steps to the chapel, and visited the faïence shops

Highlights: We loved the charming village, the views, and the ice cream ✨