Cascade de Sillans waterfall is one of the most beautiful in France, and unusually exotic. It is not a challenging walk but there are steps and uneven surfaces. The waterfall itself is an impressive 42 metres high, and swimming is strictly prohibited. A picnic here, with the background sound of the waterfall nd the colour of the surrounding woodland make this a really special trip. You can also view it from a viewing platform, swim in the river and wander the town which is really pretty.
The troglodyte cliff houses and caves of Villecroze are close to the towns of Salernes and Tourtour. A visit here offers something a bit different for those interested in history, geology, or those who just like having an explore. There are not many rainy days in Provence but when they come, this is a great place to visit.
With a lush park of Mediterranean trees and a waterfall stretching 35 metres, the cliff houses and caves could not be in a more dramatic or beautiful location.
The caves which are nestled in a tufa stone cliff belong to the municipality and have been occupied since pre-historic times. He was from a powerful Aix en Provence family, and fortified the caves to provide shelter for the locals during the religious wars in the 16th Century. They were classed as a Natural Monument Site under the categories: geology and history. The caves are split over 5 levels and consist of around 6 or 7 rooms.
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