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Hidden gems of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: exploring beyond the beaten path

Embark on a journey through the lesser-known delights of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. From secluded hilltop villages to breathtaking natural oases, each point of interest is a testament to the region's rich heritage and stunning landscapes. Uncover the secrets that these 'joyaux cachés' offer, as you delve into the local culture, history, and the untouched beauty of this French Riviera hinterland.

Les Demoiselles Coiffées de Théus
Les Demoiselles Coiffées de Théus

Hautes-Alpes, France

Des formations géologiques uniques, aussi connues sous le nom de cheminées de fées.

Eze Village
Eze Village

Alpes-Maritimes, France

A medieval village offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Plateau de Valensole
Plateau de Valensole

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Expansive lavender fields providing iconic scenery and characteristic fragrances of Provence.

Coaraze
Coaraze

Alpes-Maritimes, France

One of France's most beautiful villages, known for sundials painted by famous artists.

Île Saint-Honorat
Île Saint-Honorat

Alpes-Maritimes, France

A serene island home to an ancient monastery renowned for its vineyards.

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Famous for its earthenware ceramics and perched above the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon.

Fort Carré
Fort Carré

Alpes-Maritimes, France

A 16th-century star-shaped fort with panoramic views over the Port Vauban in Antibes.

Abbaye de Thoronet
Abbaye de Thoronet

Var, France

One of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries providing a glimpse into medieval monastic life.

Menton Old Town
Menton Old Town

Alpes-Maritimes, France

Charming old town area with colorful buildings and a lovely seaside atmosphere.

Lérins Islands
Lérins Islands

Alpes-Maritimes, France

An archipelago offering a historical abbey, forests, and clear waters perfect for snorkeling.

Vallée des Merveilles
Vallée des Merveilles

Alpes-Maritimes, France

A valley rich in prehistoric rock engravings situated within the Mercantour National Park.

Bargème
Bargème

Var, France

The highest village in Var, offering feudal castle ruins and breath-taking scenery.

Sentier Martel
Sentier Martel

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

A challenging hiking trail that follows the Verdon Gorge and offers spectacular vistas.

Grottes de Villecroze
Grottes de Villecroze

Var, France

Cave system set within a cliffside park, showcasing dramatic rock formations and waterfalls.

Rocher de Roquebrune
Rocher de Roquebrune

Var, France

A distinctive red rock formation towering above the landscape, popular for climbing and hiking.

Annot Sandstone
Annot Sandstone

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

A hike renowned for its sandstone boulders and forested landscapes, great for outdoor sports.

Fort de Buoux
Fort de Buoux

Vaucluse, France

Ancient fortress ruins in the heart of the Luberon, steeped in history and surrounded by cliffs.

Sillans-la-Cascade
Sillans-la-Cascade

Var, France

A picturesque waterfall tucked away in lush greenery, with a serene pool below for swimming.

Notre-Dame-du-Réal
Notre-Dame-du-Réal

Hautes-Alpes, France

A historic cathedral featuring Romanesque-Gothic architecture in Embrun.

Col de la Bonette
Col de la Bonette

Alpes-Maritimes, France

One of Europe's highest paved roads, offering breathtaking mountainous views for cyclists.

Îles d'Hyères
Îles d'Hyères

Var, France

An archipelago comprising the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Île du Levant, known for their natural beauty.

Village de Gordes
Village de Gordes

Vaucluse, France

Un superbe village perché au cœur du Luberon, connu pour ses bâtisses en pierre sèche et ses calades.

Lac de Sainte-Croix
Lac de Sainte-Croix

Var, France

Un grand lac artificiel aux eaux turquoise propice à la baignade et aux sports nautiques.

La Citadelle de Sisteron
La Citadelle de Sisteron

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Une forteresse imposante surplombant la vallée de la Durance, avec une histoire qui remonte à l'époque romaine.

Abbaye de Sénanque
Abbaye de Sénanque

Vaucluse, France

Une abbaye cistercienne en activité entourée de champs de lavande.

Les Baux-de-Provence
Les Baux-de-Provence

Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Un village médiéval perché, classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.

Calanque d'En-Vau
Calanque d'En-Vau

Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Crystal-clear waters nestled between dramatic limestone cliffs near Cassis.

Cap Taillat
Cap Taillat

Var, France

Remote and beautiful cape offering pristine beaches and Mediterranean scenery.

Gourdon
Gourdon

Alpes-Maritimes, France

Perched village offering spectacular panoramic views of the Loup Valley.

Pénitents des Mées
Pénitents des Mées

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Rock formations resembling hooded monks located within Durance valley.

Prieuré de Salagon
Prieuré de Salagon

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

A historical monument featuring ethnobotanical gardens.

Château de la Napoule
Château de la Napoule

Alpes-Maritimes, France

A restored medieval castle with beautiful gardens overlooking the sea.

Les Demoiselles Coiffées de Théus Des formations géologiques uniques, aussi connues sous le nom de cheminées de fées.

Les Demoiselles Coiffées de Théus
Les Demoiselles Coiffées de Théus Des formations géologiques uniques, aussi connues sous le nom de cheminées de fées.
Eze Village A medieval village offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Eze Village
Eze Village A medieval village offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Plateau de Valensole Expansive lavender fields providing iconic scenery and characteristic fragrances of Provence.

Plateau de Valensole
Plateau de Valensole Expansive lavender fields providing iconic scenery and characteristic fragrances of Provence.
Coaraze One of France's most beautiful villages, known for sundials painted by famous artists.

Coaraze
Coaraze One of France's most beautiful villages, known for sundials painted by famous artists.
Île Saint-Honorat A serene island home to an ancient monastery renowned for its vineyards.

Île Saint-Honorat
Île Saint-Honorat A serene island home to an ancient monastery renowned for its vineyards.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Famous for its earthenware ceramics and perched above the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon.

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Famous for its earthenware ceramics and perched above the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon.
Fort Carré A 16th-century star-shaped fort with panoramic views over the Port Vauban in Antibes.

Fort Carré
Fort Carré A 16th-century star-shaped fort with panoramic views over the Port Vauban in Antibes.
Abbaye de Thoronet One of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries providing a glimpse into medieval monastic life.

Abbaye de Thoronet
Abbaye de Thoronet One of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries providing a glimpse into medieval monastic life.
Menton Old Town Charming old town area with colorful buildings and a lovely seaside atmosphere.

Menton Old Town
Menton Old Town Charming old town area with colorful buildings and a lovely seaside atmosphere.
Lérins Islands An archipelago offering a historical abbey, forests, and clear waters perfect for snorkeling.

Lérins Islands
Lérins Islands An archipelago offering a historical abbey, forests, and clear waters perfect for snorkeling.
Vallée des Merveilles A valley rich in prehistoric rock engravings situated within the Mercantour National Park.

Vallée des Merveilles
Vallée des Merveilles A valley rich in prehistoric rock engravings situated within the Mercantour National Park.
Bargème The highest village in Var, offering feudal castle ruins and breath-taking scenery.

Bargème
Bargème The highest village in Var, offering feudal castle ruins and breath-taking scenery.
Sentier Martel A challenging hiking trail that follows the Verdon Gorge and offers spectacular vistas.

Sentier Martel
Sentier Martel A challenging hiking trail that follows the Verdon Gorge and offers spectacular vistas.
Grottes de Villecroze Cave system set within a cliffside park, showcasing dramatic rock formations and waterfalls.

Grottes de Villecroze
Grottes de Villecroze Cave system set within a cliffside park, showcasing dramatic rock formations and waterfalls.
Rocher de Roquebrune A distinctive red rock formation towering above the landscape, popular for climbing and hiking.

Rocher de Roquebrune
Rocher de Roquebrune A distinctive red rock formation towering above the landscape, popular for climbing and hiking.
Annot Sandstone A hike renowned for its sandstone boulders and forested landscapes, great for outdoor sports.

Annot Sandstone
Annot Sandstone A hike renowned for its sandstone boulders and forested landscapes, great for outdoor sports.
Fort de Buoux Ancient fortress ruins in the heart of the Luberon, steeped in history and surrounded by cliffs.

Fort de Buoux
Fort de Buoux Ancient fortress ruins in the heart of the Luberon, steeped in history and surrounded by cliffs.
Sillans-la-Cascade A picturesque waterfall tucked away in lush greenery, with a serene pool below for swimming.

Sillans-la-Cascade
Sillans-la-Cascade A picturesque waterfall tucked away in lush greenery, with a serene pool below for swimming.
Notre-Dame-du-Réal A historic cathedral featuring Romanesque-Gothic architecture in Embrun.

Notre-Dame-du-Réal
Notre-Dame-du-Réal A historic cathedral featuring Romanesque-Gothic architecture in Embrun.
Col de la Bonette One of Europe's highest paved roads, offering breathtaking mountainous views for cyclists.

Col de la Bonette
Col de la Bonette One of Europe's highest paved roads, offering breathtaking mountainous views for cyclists.
Îles d'Hyères An archipelago comprising the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Île du Levant, known for their natural beauty.

Îles d'Hyères
Îles d'Hyères An archipelago comprising the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Île du Levant, known for their natural beauty.
Village de Gordes Un superbe village perché au cœur du Luberon, connu pour ses bâtisses en pierre sèche et ses calades.

Village de Gordes
Village de Gordes Un superbe village perché au cœur du Luberon, connu pour ses bâtisses en pierre sèche et ses calades.
Lac de Sainte-Croix Un grand lac artificiel aux eaux turquoise propice à la baignade et aux sports nautiques.

Lac de Sainte-Croix
Lac de Sainte-Croix Un grand lac artificiel aux eaux turquoise propice à la baignade et aux sports nautiques.
La Citadelle de Sisteron Une forteresse imposante surplombant la vallée de la Durance, avec une histoire qui remonte à l'époque romaine.

La Citadelle de Sisteron
La Citadelle de Sisteron Une forteresse imposante surplombant la vallée de la Durance, avec une histoire qui remonte à l'époque romaine.
Abbaye de Sénanque Une abbaye cistercienne en activité entourée de champs de lavande.

Abbaye de Sénanque
Abbaye de Sénanque Une abbaye cistercienne en activité entourée de champs de lavande.
Les Baux-de-Provence Un village médiéval perché, classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.

Les Baux-de-Provence
Les Baux-de-Provence Un village médiéval perché, classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.
Calanque d'En-Vau Crystal-clear waters nestled between dramatic limestone cliffs near Cassis.

Calanque d'En-Vau
Calanque d'En-Vau Crystal-clear waters nestled between dramatic limestone cliffs near Cassis.
Cap Taillat Remote and beautiful cape offering pristine beaches and Mediterranean scenery.

Cap Taillat
Cap Taillat Remote and beautiful cape offering pristine beaches and Mediterranean scenery.
Gourdon Perched village offering spectacular panoramic views of the Loup Valley.

Gourdon
Gourdon Perched village offering spectacular panoramic views of the Loup Valley.
Pénitents des Mées Rock formations resembling hooded monks located within Durance valley.

Pénitents des Mées
Pénitents des Mées Rock formations resembling hooded monks located within Durance valley.
Prieuré de Salagon A historical monument featuring ethnobotanical gardens.

Prieuré de Salagon
Prieuré de Salagon A historical monument featuring ethnobotanical gardens.
Château de la Napoule A restored medieval castle with beautiful gardens overlooking the sea.

Château de la Napoule
Château de la Napoule A restored medieval castle with beautiful gardens overlooking the sea.