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Pierrevert

Pop.: 3,389 h. Alt.: 442m.

Département of the Alpes de Haute Provence

5 km south west of Manosque (A51)
Not far from the intersection of 4 départements (83,13,04,84) Pierrevert is situated atop an ivy-covered rock.

Take your time when visiting Pierrevert which has preserved its medieval past with its ancient doors, ramparts and the remains of its old windmill.

Wine produced on the hillside of Pierrevert ("AOC" since 1998), makes it the wine capital of the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Tourists can visit (although not for too long!) the "caves coopératives" or private, to taste and appreciate the quality of the wine. Pierrevert has an 18-hole golf course, La Gardette.

Historic sites to visit :

13th century St Patrice chapel.
17th century St Joseph portail.
18th century church door.

Accommodation :

2 restaurants. 1 camp site.

Leisure activities :

Hiking, tennis, 18-hole golf course.

Neighbouring villages :

Sainte Tulle (5km), Corbières (8km),
La Bastide des Jourdans (11km)

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