A small narrow and winding road has already prepared you to discover Rougon. At a bend, Rougon has emerged, nestled under a huge rocky outcrop crowned by the remains of a medieval castle thrown in as a challenge to the vacuum. Alone amidst a setting stripped, peaceful village, with views to Rougon unchallenged over the Grand Canyon du Verdon and an exceptional panorama of the surrounding Alps of Haute Provence.
The Chapel of St. Christopher, patron saint of travelers, with its porch recalls seventeenth, Rougon that was a thoroughfare for centuries for pilgrims and travelers, from the Var by the medieval bridge of Tusset thrown on the Verdon and wishing to join the Roman road from the hills, only communication channel between Castellane and Moustiers.
Stroll around and discover Rougon according to its streets and its squares: its fountain, its 'gourgette', its laundry, its houses built in the Renaissance and 17th century the medieval plot, its Town Hall and Campanile, his monument to dead, his gallows (last traces of gas lighting), the Church of Our Lady of the Rock of the 16th century, his oratory. Visit artists' studios.
Looking up, you may come across the magnificent flight of vultures. The association "Vultures in Haute Provence" has indeed reintroduced this great glider brown and white 2.5 meter wingspan Rougon on cliffs in the late 1990s. Today, he enjoys it and reproduce in numbers. The League for the Protection of Birds also watching trips.
Sites are dominated by long north limestone cliff clear the bar of the Catalans, which holds the remains of the first castle Rougon where the view over the Gorges is breathtaking. Beyond, stretches the vast plateau of Suech, crossed by the Roman road. The platform is surrounded by slopes shaped by cereal crops (barley, durum wheat, rye) in 'terraced' and sheep and goat farming. This was once the true 'breadbasket' of Rougon. The whole is now covered by the local flock of sheep. The plateau, the GR4 can reach the village of Castellane Chasteuil then plateau or Praou dominated by Moure Chenier (2100 m).
Side hiking, trail the Lizard has three routes, loop or round-trip. These walks give to discover the magnificent canyon of Verdon, its fauna, flora ... The booklet published by the Discovery Park of Verdon brings to each stop of location information.
SIGHTSEEING
Ruins of medieval castle with stunning views over the Grand Canyon of the Gorges du Verdon.
Belvedere Point Sublime.
Chapelle Saint-Christophe.
Notre Dame.
His small patrimony: laundry, oratories, gourgette.
Location reintroduction of griffon vulture.
Rando: Gorges du Verdon, tray Suech, Mourre of chenier ...
Former residence of the XIX, completely renovated with pool and private parking on one hectare closed. In the picturesque village of Aups, the last before the magnificent Gorges du...
Located 24 km from Rougon
95 € the double room
La farigoule - Chambres & Tables d'Hôtes
Baudinard-sur-Verdon
Rooms and host tables in a sublissime site ... Located in the heart of the Natural Park of Verdon, Baudinard is one of the pearls of the Haut Var. Discoveries and activities of all...
Located 25 km from Rougon
From 60 € to 80 € the double room
Pigeonnier des banons
9.9
Puimoisson
In the regional park of Verdon, in the heart of Plateau valensole, fully renovated old pigeon on a large lot of 4 hectares on the hillside, the owners offer a rustic romantic suite...
Holiday set in an old castle, surrounded by nature in the Gorges du Verdon.
Located 4.9 km from Rougon
From 340 € to 380 € per week
Location Vacances Gorges du Verdon
Castellane
This is an apartment on the ground floor of a house in a hamlet, the stage being occupied by the owners. The hamlet consists of seven houses. Five of which are second homes. The building...
Located 8.3 km from Rougon
From 370 € to 420 € per week
Ferme equestre et pedagogique st pierre
Bargème
Come spend a quiet holiday in the Regional Park of the Verdon. Carina and Bert have restored 10 years ago with all their heart La Ferme Saint Pierre in the wonderful Castle Bargème...
Located at the start of the Verdon Gorges, over 2000ft high, our campsite was opened in 1959 by the same family who continous to run it today and who takes pride in providing the latest...
Located 4.4 km from Rougon
From 14.70 € to 25.30 € per day
Avelanède
8
Artignosc-sur-Verdon
Spend your holiday in the Midi sun, in the natural park of the Verdon. Avelanède campsite offers a unique place to relax in a family atmosphere. Ideal for children, young parents and...
This 7-hectare camping is set in the Verdon Regional Nature Park and offers internet access and a volleyball court. Guests are free to relax by the outdoor pool or on the beach of the...
Located 4.5 km from Rougon
Room from 37 €
Château de Trigance
8.8
Trigance
This medieval castle is set in the Provencal village of Trigance. It offers candle-lit gastronomic meals in its on-site restaurant, which is situated in one of the oldest weapon rooms...
Located 5.3 km from Rougon
Room from 130 €
Logis Hôtel Le Vieil Amandier
7.9
Trigance
Le Vieil Amandier is located in the village of Trigance, in the heart of the Verdon Nature Reserve. Its facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. The guest...
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