Montagnac-Montpezat: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Montagnac-Montpezat is part of the Verdon Regional Nature Park. At Lac de Montpezat, the shady shores invite you to enjoy picnics and relaxation. The lake is part of the Baudinard Canyon, an area inhabited since prehistoric times that can be explored by water.

Those who choose Montagnac-Montpezat as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.

Nature

The “Le circuit des deux oratoires” circular hiking trail is a moderately difficult 15.6 km loop starting in Montagnac-Montpezat. The area around the town is also home to several prominent natural landmarks: Signal de l'Aigle is a summit, Les Cuguyons is a mountain, and Le Grand Margès is a summit. La Citerne is a mountain in the wider region around Montagnac-Montpezat.

Culture and History

The Église paroissiale Saint-Julien de Montpezat is protected in its entirety as a historic monument; it was registered on 4 July 2003. The original church was built in the 13th century and includes two Gothic side chapels. In 1998, traces of 14th-century wall paintings depicting an allegory of the vices were discovered inside.

During the celebration in honor of Saint Anthony, truffle growers carry the statue of the saint in a procession through the village streets.

Activities

Aquattitude offers canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and pedal boating in the lower gorges and the Baudinard Canyon. The range of activities also includes guided hikes, mountain bike tours, and rafting in the Verdon Gorges. Base Yannick offers trips by canoe, kayak, electric boat, and pedal boat.

Surroundings

Château d'Allemagne-en-Provence is a castle in the area around Montagnac-Montpezat. In the wider region, you will find Le Paraïs, maison de Jean Giono, a museum, Château de Cadarache, a castle, and the Abbaye de Manosque, a historic site.

Other places: Faucon-De-Barcelonnette, Volonne, Pierrevert, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Simiane-La-Rotonde, Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon, La Foux-D'allos, Entrepierres

To the overview of the surrounding travel region: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.