La Croix sur Roudoule Pop.: 97 h, Surface Area: 3.006 ha. Alt.: 800 m Alpes Maritimes Department. From Nice take the N202 in the direction of Digne then the D16 to Puget Théniers.

Perched overlooking the Roudoule valley on a rocky outcrop, it is amazing how the village of la Croix sur Roudoule has kept its medieval feel. Visit the village with its tall ramparts-houses, fortified gateway and ancient streets and you wont have any difficulty imagining the scenes and lifestyle of days gone by... Here in La Croix sur Roudoule, little has changed and the special atmosphere gives the village its charm. If you can visit at Easter and taste the famous Saint-Esprit soup with the villagers. It's made from rice, olive oil and dried beans...and followed by the distribution of a blessing.

Places to visit : Church St Michel. Chapel ND du Rosaire XVI°. Twin-towered noble's house. Leisure Activities : Copper museum at Léouvé (a hamlet in the commune). Walking & Hiking. Seasonal activities. Accommodation : Bed &breakfast - Gîtes Neighbouring villages : Saint Léger (8km), Puget-Théniers (6km), Puget-Rostang (6km).    Background screens La Croix     1024 X 768 (258Ko) Download 800 X 600 (153Ko) Download 1024 X 768 (240Ko) Download 800 X 600 (240Ko) Download