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Fontienne

7 km from Forcalquier via the D 12.

Fontienne, the village
This small village is situated on a col linking the Forcalquier basin to the St Etienne Les Orgues plain, surrounded by glorious countryside.
Fontienne is on the lavender trail, known as the "route de la lavande", between the Lure mountain and the Luberon at the heart of a wonderful natural environment.The colours change according to the season, unfolding under the intense blue skies of Provence...
Fontienne, sundial
There are few things to visit in Fontienne, you can simply admire the exterior of the privately-owned chateau with its ornaments in embossed stone.

The richness of the village lies in the surrounding nature and peaceful environment, disturbed only by the trickling waters of the "fontaine de Diane".

What to see

Saint-Pierre Church.
Communal washing area and "fontaine de Diane".

Leisure activities

Hiking. Access on the GR6 large range hiking path.

Accomodations

Self-catering rural holiday accommodation (gite). Holiday rentals.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Saint-Etienne Les Orgues (5km), Revest Saint-Martin (7km), Sigonce (7km) et Forcalquier (8km).

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