Faucon

To explore this picturesque village, follow Avenue de la République to Place des Tilleuls, where you’ll find Saint-Germain church and its 19th-century bell tower. Then take the rue du Belvédère beside the church to reach the recently restored salle du four banal. Today, the oven is used occasionally throughout the year for festive occasions. This street leads to a square where you can discover the village’s ancient ramparts, where a few arcades remain, as well as the facades of medieval houses. Look up, take a breath and enjoy the magnificent view over the valley and the Géant de Provence.

On the way back down, you’ll come across the Place de la Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs, where a pretty stone fountain and covered square invite you to relax.

To prolong the pleasure, take the forest trails starting from the village to discover the surrounding nature and vineyards. You can also reach theOuvèze river viathe hamlet of Beaumettes.

Outside the village, don’t miss the charming Romanesque chapel of Sainte-Colombe, surrounded by oak trees. As you continue on your way, you’ll come across an old wash-house and a spring which, legend has it, cured sick eyes…

Faucon is a real invitation to marvel, an open door to history and the surprising discovery of Provencal charm from unmissable vantage points.