Lantosque is located on the edge of Mercantour National Park in the Vésubie Valley. The village extends across two districts on a rocky promontory above the Vésubie Valley.
Nature and Location
Castel Viel is located in the vicinity of Lantosque. The surrounding area also includes Cime de l'Aution, Mont Pela and Cime de la Calmette.
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Village Character and History
Lantosque can be explored on foot through narrow lanes lined with old houses and carved doors. The Saint-Pons Church stands on the village hill. It contains religious depictions from the 17th century and a rosary altar from the 18th century.
The Saint-Arnoux Church is located in Loda. The remains of a 13th-century castle can also be found there. The Martinet Bridge has shaped the landscape for several centuries. Fort de Gordolon is evidence of military architecture at high altitude. The Sainte Claire Chapel dates from the 15th century.
Culture in the Wider Area
The Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Paix de Castagniers monastery is located in the wider region around Lantosque. The Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique and the Collection de Voitures Anciennes de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco are also located in this wider regional area.
Active Experiences
The Via ferrata de Lantosque combines hiking, climbing and adventure. It takes approximately 3.5 hours and includes a 100-metre-long Himalayan suspension bridge.
The Sainte-Anne patronal festival takes place in Lantosque on the last weekend of July.
