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Things to do in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Village guide · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 4 places to discover

Nestled in a spectacular rocky cleft, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is renowned for its traditional faience and its mysterious star suspended between two cliffs, at the gateway to the Verdon gorges.

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The 4 must-see places in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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Star of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Must-see

A metal star suspended by a chain between two cliffs overlooking the village, whose origin remains legendary.

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Faience Museum of Moustiers Must-see

A museum tracing the centuries-old tradition of Moustiers faience, renowned since the 17th century.

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Notre-Dame de Beauvoir

A perched chapel reached by a staircase cut into the rock, offering a panorama over the village and the gorges.

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Lac de Sainte-Croix

A turquoise artificial lake at the exit of the Verdon gorges, a few minutes from Moustiers.

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