Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France, France

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

France, France

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in southeastern France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department at the entrance to the spectacular Verdon Gorge.

It is officially recognized as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) and is renowned for its dramatic setting beneath towering limestone cliffs. The village is famous for its centuries-old tradition of faïence pottery, which has brought it international recognition.

Visitors can explore artisan workshops and museums dedicated to this distinctive ceramic craft. One of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie’s most distinctive features is a golden star suspended on a chain between two cliffs above the village. According to local legend, it was hung by a knight returning safely from the Crusades and has become the symbol of the village.

With its narrow Provençal streets, historic church, waterfalls, artisan shops, and proximity to the Verdon Regional Natural Park and Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of the most popular and scenic destinations in Provence.

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04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France

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