🌿 A dreamland in the south of France: a one-day tour guide to the ceramic town × Lake Sainte-Croix 🌊 - the perfect fusion of art and nature

#5月好去处2025 Located in the Provence region of France, [Moustiers-Sainte-Marie] is a mountain town embedded in the cliffs. It is known as one of the "most beautiful mountain towns" and is famous for its handmade ceramic craftsmanship. Walking into the town is like stepping into a medieval fairy tale book. Painted pottery plates and handicraft shops can be seen everywhere. It is recommended to reserve time to go deep into each workshop. In some cases, you can also see craftsmen demonstrating glazing or firing on the spot. After strolling through the old town, you can climb the Notre Dame Church on the mountainside and overlook the valley and waterfalls along the way. The scenery is magnificent. If your physical strength allows, you can also walk to the remains of the hanging star decoration on the top of the mountain, which is a symbolic landscape of the local area. After that, you can drive to [Lac de Sainte-Croix], this blue lake like a gem is one of the most popular summer resorts in southern France. The lake water is crystal clear, and there are many rental points on the shore where you can experience canoeing, pedal boats or SUP stand-up paddles. If you just want to relax, you can also spread a picnic mat by the lake and enjoy the sunshine of Provence while tasting local cheese and wine. Recommended photo spots include the "Galetas Bridge" viewing platform, which can capture the magnificent intersection of the canyon, lake and blue sky at the same time. On the way back, you can go back to the ceramic town to buy souvenirs or enjoy authentic southern French desserts such as lavender honey ice cream to put a perfect end to this trip. ⸻ ✅ Tips • Recommended transportation: Self-driving is the most convenient, and the scenery along the D952 provincial road is extremely beautiful • Suitable season: June-September is the best, if you want to see the lavender fields, you can visit Valensole in June-July • Clothing suggestions: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, swimsuits, and hats are essential • Ceramic shopping: Each store has a different style, it is recommended to shop around