Coursegoules is a fortified village with the Cheiron massif in the background. Steep lanes, steps, gateways and vaulted passageways are part of the village’s appearance.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Coursegoules can include this destination in their travel plans.
Nature
Several signposted paths starting from Coursegoules lead to the ancient Roman archaeological site of « l’Autreville » and offer views of diverse natural landscapes. The Circuit du Viériou begins at the Parking du Colombier in Coursegoules and offers a 360-degree view from Mont Viériou across the Loup Valley, the Mediterranean and the Mercantour.
The Circuit du Haut Cheiron passes the Chapelle Saint-Michel and then reaches Coursegoules. Stage 3 Coursegoules–Bouyon starts in Coursegoules and is a sporty 14.5-kilometre hike lasting five hours.
The Traversée des crêtes des montagnes de Thorenc et du Cheiron ends above Coursegoules; from there, the imposing cliffs of the Baous range can be seen above the Mediterranean. Les 4 chemins de Saint Barnabé also offers varied landscapes with views of the sea and the surrounding mountains.
The Plateau de Saint-Barnabé mountain biking route leads to the hamlet of Saint-Barnabé, part of Coursegoules, on an extensive limestone plateau. In spring, Saint-Barnabé features calcicolous flora with numerous orchids and a rare species of peony. The coastal river La Cagne rises in Coursegoules.
History
The existence of the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is documented for the year 1312; it was probably built in the second half of the 13th century. When the fortifications of Coursegoules were built in the second half of the 14th century, its apse was converted into a flanking tower.
The remains of the former castle in Coursegoules were converted into the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs in the 17th century. The Chapelle Saint-Michel de Lagnes was probably built at the end of the 11th century on the site of an earlier Gallo-Roman villa and is located 1.3 kilometres west of Coursegoules.
The terraces along the path to the Chapelle Saint-Michel bear witness to Coursegoules’ agricultural past. Roman, military and local paths intersect in Saint-Barnabé; this points to the site’s historical importance as a transit point.
Village life
For Coursegoules, Viz’it includes a self-guided puzzle game playable year-round as one of nine village mystery trails, as well as an audio investigation. The Marché paysan du Cheiron takes place every Thursday morning on the Place des Combes in Coursegoules.
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