Located in the Gorges du Verdon, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. We couldn't agree more! In this charming village, the small stone houses crowd the road up to the high mountain with the small church. Follow us to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in France, in text and pictures.
Village in the mountains
What a charming village this is! Moustiers Sainte Marie lies in a deep ravine, with high mountains rising dramatically nearby. Well up the mountain is a small church, which can be reached by a long and winding staircase. Between two high peaks you can also see an iron chain running, with a star dangling from the centre. This has been hanging since the time of the Crusades. Fascinating!
Charming alleys in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
This charming village is famous for its earthenware covered with tin glaze, which is sold everywhere in the small shops. We're not here to shop, but it's just as nice to stroll around the charming alleys or sit on one of the lovely outdoor terraces.
Fantastic views
Before we felt done with the village, we opted for the steeply uphill walk to the church. This was a bit sweaty, but what you don't do for a great view? But it's good that you don't go up to the church every day, so to speak ... A tip from us to take good shoes and no flip-flops because the stairs are steep and quite slippery in places, and take your time with water in your bag.
In the next few days we plan to drive around the canyon here in the Gorge du Verdon and see more of this national park, so there will be a lot of nature and dizzying heights here on the blog!
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Linnea Edmark says:
So very cool picture with the village down and the church up! What a bendödarbacke 🙂 Let's see if we find something similar in the Alps next week.
Greetings Linnea in Bavaria
08 May 2015 - 17:25
Conny Andersson says:
Just want to thank you for the great tips and travel reports..may come in handy when we are travelling with the motorhome!
08 May 2015 - 17:36
Åsa says:
Fantastic place you have found! Great pictures!
08 May 2015 - 17:37
Rolle o Carina says:
Beautiful Beautiful! So much you have time to see 🙂
Take care...:-)
08 May 2015 - 18:28
admin says:
Linnea, it was good leg training on the uphill! It will be interesting to hear how you experience the Alps!
Conny, thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you appreciate our tips!
Åsa, this place is so charming, really!
Rolle and Carina, yes, right now we are full of impressions... and more are coming! Take care!
08 May 2015 - 18:32
Rantamor på näthinnan says:
But what a journey to follow you on.
Tjibgelingen from Rantamor.
08 May 2015 - 19:15
Ditte says:
How nice! I have been in the area many years ago and I would love to return. Will be perfect to now do it with you as guides.
You got a good leg workout anyway and there will probably be more. Cozy with a camping in the village and in such a beautiful environment,
I am very much looking forward to following along.
08 May 2015 - 19:17
admin says:
Rantamor, glad you're joining us!
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Ditte, it will be super exciting to continue travelling here. We are really excited for tomorrow!
🙂
08 May 2015 - 20:08
BP says:
WOW, these pictures I really look forward to. Your national park with the ravines is very reminiscent of the Parc National des Cévennes with ravines where the river Tarne is. So I understand exactly why you are so enthusiastic.
08 May 2015 - 20:29
Monica says:
Just as nice again that my tips come in handy. Provence is absolutely fantastic and there is so much to see and do. Here you will experience dizzying heights! Looking forward to pictures. In some places you can park and walk out on a small "bridge" right over the ravine. Nothing for those afraid of heights! There are nice little restaurants up there too!
08 May 2015 - 20:59
Matts Torebring says:
Thanks for the nice tips, maybe we can stay there this summer. Hugs
08 May 2015 - 21:35
Helena says:
Looks very beautiful there!
09 May 2015 - 0:29
admin says:
BP, we are really enthusiastic and eager to see more. This is going to be exciting!
Monica, this will be exciting! Although I'm a little afraid of heights, so we'll see how it goes ...
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Matts, we'll keep reporting, and you'll see if it attracts you.
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Helena, it's marvellously beautiful. And we still have a lot to see!
09 May 2015 - 7:09
Steve says:
These are wonderful environments you find. The little bridge became my favourite here.
09 May 2015 - 8:31
Ninni, Henrik och husbilen Knasen says:
whao how nice it looks! Incredibly cosy.
09 May 2015 - 10:10
Ama de casa says:
That village is really beautiful. I never learn its name, but I recognise the name when I see it.
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09 May 2015 - 10:22
Lena says:
I have googled/detailed that area on maps etc. Really keen, but there was nowhere to park the Concord safely and then be away for a couple of days with the Smart. Maybe you will come up with such a solution later. Enjoy your pictures, enjoy your experiences there 🙂 ?
09 May 2015 - 11:15
Anders och Birgitta says:
There are so many cosy places in France. Enjoy the rest of your journey in France.
09 May 2015 - 13:48
Lena i Wales says:
Yes, I had also forgotten about that village. So nice! Thanks for the pictures and a little nostalgia trip!!!
Take care!
09 May 2015 - 14:48
lars Andersson says:
Hello!
What wonderful reports you do, it goes so fast, I follow all of them.
Posts you make, write here and thank you for letting me follow your amazing journey. It gives me so much.
Take care, hugs!
Lars and Inger
09 May 2015 - 17:40
admin says:
Steve, we thought the bridge looked a bit like a fantasy world, like Lord of the Rings.
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Ninni, really, almost unreal cosy!
Ama de casa, we can't learn its name either...
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Lena, it's a fantastic area! We have travelled around with our motorhome today along the Gorge de Verdon, and it worked great! But there are also many campsites! Will post as soon as I get the Internet to work on the computer (internet drlning from the phone suddenly does not work...).
Anders and Birgitta, indeed, we have become very fond of France!
Lena in Wales, glad you were here too!!!
Lars and Inger, thank you for the great feedback and so much fun that you want to follow us! We have seen even more today and I will update as soon as the internet works on the computer (right now only on the phone...).
09 May 2015 - 19:45
Marina says:
What a delicious place! I really look forward to more pictures and what fun with all the travel tips!
10 May 2015 - 10:03