Marcoux, Mountain village in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Marcoux is a mountain village in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence that sits against a high cliff of dark clay, with mountain peaks visible in the distance. It lies about 8 kilometers from Digne-les-Bains and connects to the region through the D900 road.
The village traces back to 1113, when the local castle and lands belonged to the bishops of Digne, a connection that lasted until the French Revolution in 1789. After this major upheaval, the place lost its feudal structures and became part of the modern French state.
The Saint-Étienne Church dominates the village with its bell tower and houses a remarkable gilded wooden altarpiece inside that reflects the devotion of past inhabitants. The building shows how residents have gathered to mark important moments in their community life through the centuries.
The village is best reached via the D900 road and offers a network of hiking trails leading to surrounding peaks. Visitors should know that the area is mountainous and weather can change quickly in the higher elevations.
Many visitors miss that the area surrounding the village is crisscrossed with streams that flow into the Bléone River and covered with forests. These waterways shape the landscape and make long walks through green valleys possible.
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