scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Forcalquier is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, 28km from Colorado Provençal.
Forcalquier is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 4,729, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Forcalquier sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Forcalquier to your route.
Forcalquier (French: [fɔʁkalkje]; Provençal: Forcauquier [fuʀkɔwˈkje]) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.
Forcalquier is located between the Lure Mountain(fr) and Luberon mountain ranges, about 30 km (19 mi) south of Sisteron and 10 km (6.2 mi) west of the Durance river.Read more
During the Middle Ages it was the capital of Haute-Provence.
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Forcalquier is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9593 latitude, 5.7794 longitude.
Forcalquier has a population of approximately 4,729 people, making it a town in France.
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scenic viewpoint
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
33 km · about 40 min drive
historic highway
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
39 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
A serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
40 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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