Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

At Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, earthenware is at the heart of your discovery. You will discover the stages of manufacture, can admire splendid pieces and even participate in workshops initiations in the workshops. To be unbleached on earthenware, the visit continues through the Earthenware Museum. Depending on the time of your visit, the opening hours vary. The annual closure is from January until early February and the weekly closure is on Tuesday. Finally, you can bring back a souvenir of the many earthenware shops that dot the village.

Besides the earthenware, you can take time to admire the magnificent parish church of the XIIth and XIVth century, classified Historical Monument. Its Lombard bell tower dates from the twelfth century. The walk continues through the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel. But you will have to arm yourself with courage to visit it, as it is perched above the village and is accessible by a staircase carved out of the hill of 262 steps. It is also classified as a Historic Monument and is best known for its excitement. The other must-see chapel is Sainte-Anne. Dating from the sixteenth century, it adjoins the cemetery. On the other hand, the aqueduct spanning the Adou is still in place, even though it no longer feeds the mills, and the medieval walls still encircle the village. Finally, many fountains pigment the commune.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the boating on Lake St. Croix. Canoeing, kayaking, electric or pedal boats... all means are good to discover the coves of the lake. You can also practice sailing in all its forms. Back on the mainland, put on your hiking shoes and go on the trails to discover a preserved nature. Finally, you can diversify the sensations by trying to climb, paraglide or mountain biking.

• Every Friday morning, the market takes place in the town hall square. This is an opportunity to discover local products. And in August, you can go to the night market where artisans await you.
• End of June-beginning of July: LavandEvasion! Preferential offers with tourism players to show you the lavender fields, differently.
• Fireworks and ball on July 13.
• Ball on August 15th.
• At the end of August-beginning of September, the patronal feast of Notre-Dame de Beauvoir is in full swing. For several days, you can follow the festivities day and night.
• In early September, go to the End of Season Ball to dance the night away.
• The 3rd Sunday of September, Moustiers à la Page book fair! Throughout the day, with meetings with authors and signings.
• Beginning of October: To reconnect with the ceramic tradition of Moustiers, the Artistic and Cultural Association as well as the Tourist Office of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie are organizing a Potter's Market. Two ceramic days to discover, and not to be missed!

• Gorges du Verdon, the largest canyon in Europe, visiting by car, pedal boats, canoes or on foot.
• Lake St. Croix.
• The lavender of Valensole.
• Outdoor activities: paragliding, via corda, climbing, canyoning.