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Route of History and Legends
LA MARTRE
Step back in time through our villages dotted with works of art inspired by the magic of the surroundings and human history. Enter this land of freedom where history and imagination intersect, giving birth to legends and myths.
Follow in Borgandion's footsteps, let yourself be carried away and become, for the duration of this journey, a timeless traveler...
There is only one direction to explore, regardless of where you enter the region: La Martre, Châteauvieux, Brenon, Le Bourguet, Trigance... The route continues through the towns of Comps-sur-Artuby, Bargème, La Roque Esclapon, and La Bastide.
Spoken languages : French,
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- Children
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- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
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Route type: Boucle
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Free access.
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Modified from 13/03/2026 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
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All year round daily.
À voir aussi
Sawmill of the Mont Brouis
Only a few elevations remain of this building built of limestone rubble. We can still see the location of the old windows.
Church of Purification
Entirely renovated
Hamlet of Plan d'Anelle and Chapel of Saint-Joseph
The hamlet of Plan d'Anelle seems to be nestled in its green setting. Near the chapel of Saint-Joseph and the cemetery, you will appreciate the peace and serenity of the place.
Inn of Le Logis du Pin
The Logis du Pin inn was one of the oldest inns in France.
Bridge of la Serre, called "bridge of Madam"
The bridge of the Serre, called as "Bridge of Madam" in La Martre. A very pretty single-arched bridge built over the Artuby in the XVIIIth century. It is located in a magnificent setting. Pass the old sawmill and go to the unexpected encounter of the Artuby Gorges
Ruin of the chapel and oratory of Sainte-Marthe
A few meters from the village, in the direction of Châteauvieux, the ruins of the old chapel of Sainte-Marthe, patron of the village, inside the apse an oratory surrounded by greenery, a bench awaits you for a break.
Château Rima
Former castle of La Martre, property of the bishopric, it dominates a vast green plain. A large part of the local production is at your feet: fields of vegetables, cereals and potatoes.
La Martre
Situated in the valley of the Artuby, behind the Brouis moutain, this peaceful village built on the hill-side is dominated by the ruins of its primitive castel. Here is the blue, green and gold country.
Fountain and washhouse
The presence of this fountain is attested since 1842, but it is probably much older. 1909 marks the date of a restoration and the installation of the distribution plate.
Bread oven
This is the communal oven that was used for cooking for all the inhabitants of the hamlet. Nowadays, it is used occasionally for the hamlet's festivities.
"Lei Rore ei Aiga" by Mireille Rouvier
Go back in time and discover our villages rich with masterpieces. These have been inspired by magical places and history of mankind. The sculpture "Lei Rore ei Aiga" was achieved by Mireille Rouvier.
"Rencontre" by Christel Schlierkamp
Go back in time and discover our villages rich with masterpieces. These have been inspired by magical places and history of mankind. The sculpture "Rencontre" was achieved by Christel Schlierkamp.
"Le Veilleur" by Michel Giuliano
Go back in time and discover our villages rich with masterpieces. These have been inspired by magical places and history of mankind. The sculpture "Le Veilleur" (The Watchman) was achieved by Michel Giuliano.
"Le Devoir de Mémoire" by Benjamin Vasapolli
Go back in time and discover our villages rich with masterpieces. These have been inspired by magical places and history of mankind. The sculpture "Le Devoir de Mémoire" (The Duty to Remember) was achieved by Benjamin Vasapolli.
"La Grotte des Fées" by Françoise Franjou
Go back in time and discover our villages rich with masterpieces. These have been inspired by magical places and history of mankind. The sculpture "La Grotte des Fées" (The Fairy's Cave) was achieved by Françoise Franjou.
Napoleon's bust
On his return to Paris on March 3, 1815, Napoleon 1st stopped off at the Logis du Pin inn in the commune.
Tour du Verdon by bike: Stage Trigance - Brenon - Châteauvieux - La Martre - La Bastide
The Tour du Verdon by bike, designed for adventure-seekers, takes you on a journey of discovery through this unique territory, with its breathtaking panoramas and emblematic villages, as well as its lesser-known and more confidential areas.
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