Tourtour:
Tourtour, a medieval perched village nicknamed 'le villagage dans le ciel' (the village in the sky). It has a magnificent view out across the surroundings countryside. The hillsides are all forested, and you can identify distant lower villages with the help of the 'table d'orientation', and if it's clear you can see the Maures, the Luberon, Ste. Baume and the Ste. Victoire near Aix-en-Provence.
The village is picturesque and the square is well shaded by plane and olive trees. There is a 17th century oil mill in the village and a 'lavoir'. The village centre also includes an imposing 16th century chateau with massive round towers at each corner (one dating to 12rh century). There are several nice bars and restaurants on the village square.
Nearby villages:
Nearby villages worth visiting are Salernes (two super markets and Sunday market), Villecroze (horse riding), Flayosc (nice restaurants), Aups, (Wednesday market) and Lorgues (Tuesday market and tennis courts).
Grand Canyon of Europe:
Gorges de Verdon & Lac St. Croix is great for water sports (37 km).
Lac St. Croix is a magnificent turquoise lake - it is actually a dam which was created in 1975, built on the Verdon river. Sports: boat, canoe, peddalo, sailboard and horse riding.
The Gorges de Verdon is deep, compact wild and beautiful. From Castellane to the village of Rougons, the Verdon River flows clear and swift, and the road follows along the banks.
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