Travel Guide Cipières

Perched on a promontory 740 meters above sea level, opposite the village of Gréolières, Cipières offers a breathtaking view of the Cheiron massif and the Loup valley below. Situated on a secondary road that links Gourdon to Gréolières, Cipières and its 390 inhabitants are somewhat isolated; a guarantee of tranquillity and authenticity for visitors in search of peace and nature, far from the hustle and bustle of the Côte d'Azur. Dominated by the imposing mass of the château, a building restored in the 50s, the houses huddle together, following the plan of the old ramparts. Some have exposed stone facades, others plastered walls in Provencal colors, but all feature pretty shutters in pastel shades of blue or green. Some also feature colorful doors, framed by 16th-century stone lintels. In places, a hollow between two houses offers a glimpse of the mountain. The heart of the village is pedestrianized. In the square, a pretty fountain refreshes walkers. Cipières lies at the crossroads of the GR4 hiking trail, which reaches the astronomical observatory on the Calern plateau, and the GR51 hiking trail.