Riez: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture

In Riez stands the Hôtel de Mazan, dating from 1523, which houses a staircase with remarkable plasterwork decoration. The Baptistery of Riez was built at the beginning of the 5th century; its eight columns and baptismal font are still visible today.

The Chapelle Saint Maxime was built in 1655 on Saint-Maxime Hill, which overlooks the village of Riez. The Chapelle Saint-Maxime offers views of Riez and the surrounding landforms, extending to the ridges of the Plateau de Valensole.

Those who choose Riez as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Landscape

Riez’s natural landscapes include olive trees, lavender and sheep; they are appreciated by hikers. In Riez, visitors can hike or cycle along paths through the preserved landscapes of the Plateau de Valensole.

The Boucle de La Romaine is a signposted cycling route starting in Riez that leads through lavender fields to Puimoisson and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and offers views of Lac de Sainte-Croix.

Routes

The long-distance hiking trail La Routo GR®69 includes an 18.5-kilometre stage from Valensole to Riez and a 16-kilometre stage from Riez to Saint-Jurs. Riez’s cultural heritage can be explored on foot along the Circuit de l'eau, with its numerous fountains and washhouses.

The Route des Basses Gorges du Verdon is a scenic route that begins in Riez and heads towards Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.

Bus routes connect Riez with Manosque and Digne-les-Bains.

To the higher-level travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Forcalquier, Montagnac-Montpezat, Beauvezer, Bevons, La Brillanne, Sainte-Croix-De-Verdon, Entrevaux, La Palud.