Villa Grenadine

Vernègues (7KM)The village of Vernègues lies in the midst of beautiful countryside where vine-covered slopes alternate with “restanques” (long stone terraces) planted with olive trees, as well as orchards and fields of wheat.

The D16 and D22 are pleasant roads which make for an enjoyable journey through these typically Provençal landscapes to the village of Vernègues.

The original village (now known as Vieux Vernègues - Old Vernègues) was destroyed on 11th June 1909 by a terrible earthquake.

When you arrive in the village you will immediately spot the ruins of Vieux Vernègues, standing out on the hill in the distance. Go and have a look round - you will find the remains of the château, a number of houses and the church.

Once you reach the plateau, with its carpet of thyme and wild flowers, swept by the Mistral wind, the panorama which unfolds before you will take your breath away (there is also an orientation board).