Riez - Verdon

Riez

14 km from Valensole
Number of inhabitants: 1699
Altitude: 520 m

An antique city of the Alpes de Haute Provence, it is referred to as Riez la Romaine. Many remains testify to its rich history, which encompasses the Gallo-roman period, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It is a village of potters, earthenware craftsmen and sculptors. Its attractions are the Romanesque columns, the clock tower, the ramparts, the Sainte-Maxime Chapel and the Museum 'Nature en Provence'.