Here in the southern moutainside of the Provençal Alps there are many advantages. You receive the same amount of sunshine as in the rest of the provence, while it cools off during nighttime. Furthermore you can combine both
spectacular mountain scenery and gentle Provencal countryside.
Volonne is a small village with terraces, cafés and fountains, typical of many
in this lovely part of Provence and known as the little Nice of the Alps
because of the amount of sunshine it receives, thanks to its southernly aspect.
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Large stretches of water at Saint Auban (3km) and Sisteron (12 km) with fee entrance where you can picnic and swim
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Much of the area is protected, wild and unspoilt. There are lakes with clear turquoise waters
full of trout, canyons and gorges, contrasting with the peaceful beauty and lavender fields
of the Luberon.
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Close to the breathtaking Gorges du Verdon (45 min):
More of natures beauty at 20 km - les gorges de la Méouge:
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Another masterpiece of nature at 40 min - le lac de serre ponçon:
Nearby other lovely medieval villages in gorgeous settings, like Moustiers Sainte Marie, a "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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1 hour from the Mediteranean (o.a. Marseille & Cassis):
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Road: A51 Marseille/Gap, exit at Aubignosc - 2 kms
Airports: Marseille International - 70 minutes on the A51 - Car hire available
Rail (TGV): Aix-en-Provence - 1 hour - Car hire available
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Bruxelles: 970 km
Paris: 730 km
London: 1150 km
Frankfurt: 900 km
Amsterdam: 1170 km
Genève: 310 km
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