Fox-Amphoux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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Fox-Amphoux can be discovered on several levels through its local history. The DinoFox Museo is dedicated to the 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossils discovered in Fox-Amphoux. Admission to the municipal museum is free.
The DinoFox Museo is located in the former cooperative winery on Place de la mairie in Fox-Amphoux. Exhibits include life-size reconstructions of Provençal dinosaurs, fossil skeletons including an impressive carnivore, authentic fossils from the region, and interactive educational exhibits.
Culture
The Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption contains an old altarpiece, a crucifix probably dating from the 17th century, and various gilded wooden statues.
A significant Roman site was excavated at the Le Logis and Clastres archaeological sites in the 1960s, revealing an ancient villa and an ancient temple.
In the wider area around Fox-Amphoux lies the Château d'Allemagne-en-Provence, a castle.
In the wider area around Fox-Amphoux are the ruins of the Abbaye de Florièyes.
In the wider area around Fox-Amphoux lies Thoronet Abbey, a monastery.
In the wider area around Fox-Amphoux lies the Château d'Ollières, a historic site.
Landscape
Vieux Fox offers panoramic views of the surrounding hamlets and the mountain ranges farther away.
Les Trois Croix, a mountain, is located in the immediate vicinity of Fox-Amphoux.
Gros Bessillon, a peak, is located in the area around Fox-Amphoux.
Petit Bessillon, a mountain, is located in the area around Fox-Amphoux.
Montagne du Serré, a mountain, is located in the area around Fox-Amphoux.
Trails and Discoveries
A paved path lined with wayside shrines leads down to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, which is set up in a cave.
The hiking trail Le trésor du petit peuple is 4.5 kilometres long, takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, is very easy, and is marked with yellow trail markings and signs from Randonner Autrement.
The hiking trail Le trésor du petit peuple offers a treasure hunt for children aged four and over.
The hiking trail Le trésor du petit peuple passes by the Chapelle Saint-Ulfar.
Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Fox-Amphoux can specifically include the town in their travel plans for this purpose.
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