Sub-prefecture of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Forcalquier is a medieval village, crossed by Domitian.
You can visit the old town with narrow streets. There are small places, some of which are decorated with fountains, mansions from the 12th to the 15th century, which you can see the entries.
Forcalquier is served by the A51 motorway, its entry is located about 10 km.
SIGHTSEEING
Notre-Dame du Bourguet: Co-Cathedral known since 1155. Original plan in a Latin cross with a barrel vault nave, transept novel, Gothic apse, changed the 17th century by the addition of aisles. The organ is from 1629, a remarkable instrument. Beautiful stained glass window above.
Couvent des Cordeliers Franciscan convent from the 13th century. Free access to the gardens and cloisters. The rooms are sometimes open for exhibitions.
Cemetery historical monument for its clipped yews form a green cloister.
Workshop of the perfumer: being created in the beautiful perfume auditorium of the convent of the Cordeliers. A magical and unforgettable proposed by the European University of scents and flavors. Not to be missed!
The Mourres, natural site: These are limestone buildings have been shaped by erosion. They have about 25 million years. Mourre in Provencal means head. These are huge limestone mushrooms and they are spectacular. The place is pretty wild. Access: Forcalquier, take Avenue Marcel André rising to the left of the town hall square, then turn right onto the D12 towards Fontienne. After about 2.5 km, we arrive at the site. A large parking "the bench cedar" is on the left: there is room for a bus and several cars.
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 30°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 27°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 10°C - Max. 22°C
RESTAURANTS
Le cloitre
Mane
The Cloister Restaurant welcomes you to his den in the town of Mane, Provence. Discover a sumptuous building of charm in the cloister and the court refurbished sunny divinely. At dinner,...
Located 2.7 km from Forcalquier
From 75 € to 125 € per person
Restaurant saint clair
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues
Restaurant located at the foot of the Montagne de Lure, service on the shaded terrace in summer, facing the pool on the property. A daily menu at 18 € and menu-card from 20 to 30 €....
In a village of Haute Provence, this magnificent house of Maitre nineteenth century, with its gypseries and its painted ceilings, offers 3 chambres d'hotes furnished period, with toilets...
Located 2.8 km from Forcalquier
55 € the double room
Ancienne ferme de giono
9.7
Forcalquier
In the countryside at the top of a hill near (500 m) of the bike path that connects apt forcalquier, two charming cottages. This farm previously owned by our famous French writer Jean...
Located in Forcalquier
63 € the double room
Sarl Vitaverde
9.3
Cruis
At the foot of the mountain of Lure, in a former country house of the XVII century, completely renovated, surrounded by lime trees. Four spacious rooms, decorated with charm and simplicity...
A fully furnished village compound in Forcalquier, with garden, pool and a small guest house in the garden, situated in authentic Provence, between Luberon and Haute Provence. The compound...
Located in Forcalquier
From 700 € to 1400 € per week
Forcalquier Alpes de Haute Provence
Forcalquier
Forcalquier is located between the sea and mountains. Sunshine, cloudless sky, landscapes... The Forcalquier is an area of valleys and rolling hills, half-agricultural, semi-wooded,...
Located in Forcalquier
From 430 € to 600 € per week
Campagne BEL
9.5
Forcalquier
Flat 4 persons located 3 km Forcalquier, 25 km from Manosque, 5 km of Brillanne (exit A51), 30 km from Lake Esparron Verdon. On 20000 m² property, 3 rooms upstairs, balcony, 2 bedrooms...
At the middle of Haute Provence in the is based of the Luberon and close to the Verdon, spend your holiday in a peace and natural shade of olive trees and oaks.
Located 12.3 km from Forcalquier
From 16 € to 32 € per day
Camping Le Colorado
9.2
Rustrel
At the heart of ocher quarries Colorado Provencal in the Luberon, we welcome you in a friendly camping and family trees.
Located 24 km from Forcalquier
From 11 € to 15.40 € per day
Camping l'Hippocampe
8
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Volonne
Near to the parcs of Verdon, Luberon and Mercantour and the Mont Ventoux, this charming campsite is situated in Haute Provence, extends along the banks of a lake famed for its birdlife,...
Nestled in a one-hectare park with secular olive trees and well-kept lawns, overlooking the plains of the Lubéron, the luxury hotel welcomes you in a friendly and sunny setting. La...
Located in Forcalquier
Room from 120 €
La Margotte
9.1
Forcalquier
Set in Jean Giono’s former farmhouse, this bed and breakfast is just 4 km from Salagon Botanical Gardens. You can relax in the property’s garden and admire Luberon Regional Park. The...
Located in Forcalquier
Room from 63 €
La Campagne St Lazare
6.7
Forcalquier
Stay in La Campagne St Lazare, a typically Provencal farmhouse and discover the region described by author Jean Giono. It is set in a green environment and boasts a swimming pool. La...
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