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L’HOSPITALET
First known as Girone well before the 12th century, the village’s current name derives from the Provençal ospital/espital (hotel), which in medieval times referred to a hospice for the sick, travelers, and the destitute.
The village is situated at the foot of Mount Sambuguet, part of the Lure mountain range, which features a free-flight site for hang gliders and paragliders.
The village comprises three hamlets: Les Girons, Champ de l’Amant with its beautiful washhouse (lavoir), and Les Anglars.
Founded by the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem around 1200, L’Hospitalet belonged for centuries to a seigneury (a fief of the Simiane family). Today it’s a delightful village and a true haven for lovers of Provence, where you can breathe in the scent of blooming lavender and enjoy crisp mountain air.
With sweeping views over stunning natural landscapes, L’Hospitalet will win you over with its narrow lanes, dry stone walls, square-towered church, and vaulted passageways…
what to see
The hamlet of Girons, still inhabited in the mid-19th century, fell into ruin but has since been rebuilt.
The old hamlet of Champ de l’Amant is now just a locality, though its washhouse remains and still flows with water. You’ll find two other washhouses at the lower end of the village.
The Parish Church of Saint-Baptiste, dating from the 13th century.
The ruins of Girons village offer an unforgettable hiking destination.
In the mountains, you’ll find beautiful dry stone shepherds’ huts (bergeries) as well as numerous bories (traditional stone shelters).
Numerous hiking trails begin in the village—the most famous being Le Contras—along with a fitness trail at its base. A departmental information board in the village displays all available walking routes.
Like its neighboring village, Saumane, L’Hospitalet served as a filming location for memorable scenes from the movie Crésus.
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our villages :
L’HOSPITALET
First known as Girone well before the 12th century, the village’s current name derives from the Provençal ospital/espital (hotel), which in medieval times referred to a hospice for the sick, travelers, and the destitute.
The village is situated at the foot of Mount Sambuguet, part of the Lure mountain range, which features a free-flight site for hang gliders and paragliders.
The village comprises three hamlets: Les Girons, Champ de l’Amant with its beautiful washhouse (lavoir), and Les Anglars.
Founded by the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem around 1200, L’Hospitalet belonged for centuries to a seigneury (a fief of the Simiane family). Today it’s a delightful village and a true haven for lovers of Provence, where you can breathe in the scent of blooming lavender and enjoy crisp mountain air.
With sweeping views over stunning natural landscapes, L’Hospitalet will win you over with its narrow lanes, dry stone walls, square-towered church, and vaulted passageways…
what to see
The hamlet of Girons, still inhabited in the mid-19th century, fell into ruin but has since been rebuilt.
The old hamlet of Champ de l’Amant is now just a locality, though its washhouse remains and still flows with water. You’ll find two other washhouses at the lower end of the village.
The Parish Church of Saint-Baptiste, dating from the 13th century.
The ruins of Girons village offer an unforgettable hiking destination.
In the mountains, you’ll find beautiful dry stone shepherds’ huts (bergeries) as well as numerous bories (traditional stone shelters).
Numerous hiking trails begin in the village—the most famous being Le Contras—along with a fitness trail at its base. A departmental information board in the village displays all available walking routes.
Like its neighboring village, Saumane, L’Hospitalet served as a filming location for memorable scenes from the movie Crésus.
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