Moustiers-Sainte-Marie: Experiencing a Pink Sunrise
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a commune located in the southeastern part of France in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région. The historic Moustiers Sainte Marie village is considered as one of the most beautiful villages in the country and a popular tourist destination. The place was built on the side of a limestone cliff and, during the sunrise, the light will hit the side of the cliff resulting in pink light in the village.To get here, you can book a flight to Nice Airport (NCE).
Best Time to Visit
If you are planning to visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, then it is best to travel from April 30th to October 21st per advised by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The months March, July, as well as August, present the lowest chance of precipitation. On another note, the busiest months for France are May, June, and April in that order. Thus, be sure to book your accommodations in advance to score some really great hotel rates.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When you're here, make sure to visit the 14th-century Notre-Dame de Beauvoir Chapel, which is built on a cliff ledge and the reason for the village's nickname "Étoile de Provence", which means star of the Provence. This French town is a picturesque place where you'll see a lot of old buildings.
If you'd like to visit here, one recommended accommodation here is Hôtel Les Restanques de Moustiers, which is walking distance from the town center. There's also La Bastide de Moustiers, which offers affordable rates and Les Jardins de l'Ermitage, which is near the Sainte-Croix Lake.