Gorges de la Nesque, Natural canyon in Monieux, France
The Gorges de la Nesque spans a length of 400 meters in depth, carved through limestone formations between the villages of Villes-sur-Auzon and Monieux.
Archaeological excavations within the canyon walls have uncovered evidence of human habitation dating back 200,000 years, including Neanderthal settlements.
The 12th-century Romanesque Saint-Michel Chapel, built into the rock face, demonstrates the integration of religious architecture with natural cave formations.
The circular hiking trail extends 8.8 kilometers from the Monieux church parking area, requiring approximately three hours to complete the full route.
Egyptian vultures and golden eagles nest in the limestone cliffs, taking advantage of various microclimates created by the canyon's geological structure.
Location: Monieux
Address: D942, 84390 Monieux, France 84390 Monieux 84390 Monieux
GPS coordinates: 44.06740,5.31300
Latest update: June 8, 2025 02:16
Between Nice and Monaco, coastal trails provide the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean coastline through various routes. The Cap d'Ail Coastal Path, Nietzsche's Path in Èze with 400 meters of elevation gain, and the Mont Boron Park in Nice with its 11 kilometers of marked trails allow exploration of the region from different perspectives. These routes alternate between seaside sections and uphill segments, offering views over the coast and inland areas. The geological diversity of the region is evident in the limestone cliffs lining the Route des Crêtes between La Ciotat and Cassis, the rock formations of Cap d'Ail, and the red rocks of the Esterel Massif. Further inland, the Verdon Gorges feature a canyon 700 meters deep, while the Mercantour National Park houses the Sentier des Géants within its ancient forest. The historical heritage marks these routes: the Nice Observatory on Mont Gros dates from the 19th century, Fort La Revere overlooks the coast from 696 meters altitude, and Saint-Honorat Island preserves its active monastery. These trails serve as direct accesses to the nature and history of the French Riviera.
Château de Javon
8.2 km
Parc naturel régional du Mont Ventoux
12.2 km
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours de Blauvac
10.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel-de-Monieux
3.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de la Tour, Sault
8 km
Plan d'eau des Salettes
9.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Mormoiron
10.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Méthamis
8.9 km
Les Demoiselles Coiffees
10.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Monieux
3.7 km
Église Sainte-Colombe de Sainte-Colombe
9.3 km
Mont Ventoux
12 km
Église de Flassan
6.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Mormoiron
10.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Baux des Baux
10.2 km
Église de Villes-sur-Auzon
6.3 km
Chapelle Sainte Croix
12.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Abeilles
3.1 km
Église de Saint Jean de Sault
7.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Monieux
4.1 km
Chapelle Becaras de Bédoin
12 km
Église de Blauvac
10 km
Église d'Aurel
11.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours de Blauvac
10.2 km
Belvedere St Hubert
4.3 km
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges de Blauvac
9 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Mormoiron
10.4 km
Chapelle du Saint-Esprit des Crottes
11.1 kmReviews
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