Villars-Colmars

Discover the village of Villars-Colmars in the Alpes de Haute Provence near Allos

Overhung by a rocky cliff, Villars Colmars is a large mountain village, built on a gentle slope between meadows and verdant forests, in the wonderful Haut Verdon valley. From afar, Villars Colmars spreads out its large houses, many of them with slate roofs. As you enter the village, you'll be immediately struck by the mysterious medieval atmosphere of the old stone houses, which form a perfectly harmonious whole.

Fountains and pretty houses

To begin your visit, you'll be greeted by a large fountain sheltered beneath a stone porch. As you make your way up the main street of Villars-Colmars, which leads gently to the top of this sprawling village, admire the tall houses with their splayed walls, shutters, balcony railings or brown wooden staircases, all the work of the local craftsman-carpenter, contributing to the village's unity of style.

Washhouses, ancient gates and vaulted passageways

As we move on, the village becomes more and more beautiful, multiplying its charms: sumptuous covered wash-houses, stone fountains, old gates, cobbled vaulted passageways, and magnificent houses in a perfect state of restoration, linked together by picturesque wooden walkways, surrounded by flowering and even lush gardens.

Traces of the past still present

In Villars-Colmars, it's fascinating to look for the traces left by centuries gone by, from this sundial dated 1699, much worn by time, to half-faded signs such as “bar-tabac” or “douche”, to 18th-century door lintels or a 19th-century oratory.

A quiet, authentic village

Villars-Colmars is blessed with a royal natural setting, between fir trees and larches, on the banks of the Verdon river, and with an invigorating Alpine climate. It is also blessed with a beautiful architectural heritage that is largely unknown. There are few tourists here, just second homes for people from the Côte d'Azur or Provence who are looking for nature and peace and quiet. Villars-Colmars is for lovers of authenticity: no show-offs!

Sunday morning market in summer

Don't miss the Villars-Colmars Provencal market, held every Sunday morning from July 15 to August 30. It's a small, friendly market with many local producers. It's a great opportunity to stock up on good produce and discover this charming old village.

Good restaurants: Le Martagon and Le Tétras

If you're looking for a good restaurant in Villars-Colmars, we can recommend “le Tétras” and “le Martagon”. Two very pleasant addresses, where you can enjoy fine cuisine in a typical atmosphere. You'll have a great time!

Our map of Villars-Colmars

To find your way around the small village of Villars-Colmars, you can use our interactive village map. It shows all points of interest (town hall, wash house, church...) as well as our accommodation recommendations, which we update every year. So you can locate them before you book your stay.