Cruis: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Cruis lies at the foot of Montagne de Lure, between lavender fields and garrigue. The village combines this landscape with a number of distinctive architectural and cultural landmarks. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment for a stay in Cruis can focus their accommodation search on this village.

Nature

The Ronde des Jas is a circular trail through forests with various tree species, clearings and aromatic meadows. The jas are mountain shelters built from dry stone that were used from May to September.

Culture and History

The Chapelle Croix de Lumière was built in 1862. The Lavoir des Pestiférés is covered with a slate roof.

The Abbey of Cruis was founded in the 12th century. The parish church of Saint-Martin is the former church of an Augustinian abbey. The former abbey church preserves arcades from the cloister dating from the late 13th century. The Church of Saint-Martin and the cloister arcades are listed in the register of historic monuments.

The municipal exhibition hall is located in part of the former abbey, in a former mortuary chapel with two vaulted rooms. The Cruis en Jazz festival takes place every year at the beginning of August.

Local Life

Olive oil and honey are produced locally in Cruis. The Bistrot de Pays serves regional products.

Geographical Location

Cruis can be reached from Forcalquier, 20 km away, via the D12 and D53.

For further destination options: Villars-Colmars, Sainte-Croix-De-Verdon, Barrême, Forcalquier, Montfuron, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron, Volonne, Soleilhas.

For the overview of destinations in the wider region: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.