"Forcalquier - a very interesting old town." Forcalquier by kiwi

Forcalquier Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 10 photos

Situated in Provence, this small town of 4375 inhabitants, offers plenty of photographic opportunities and is abound with history.
Travelling south from Gap to Marseille on the Autoroute, take the La Brillanne exit and head west on the N100 or alternatively the D12.

Kiwi and a Gothic fountain.

Enlarge this photo and view the detail on the fountain, to the left of the animal heads.
You will see two figures in the '69' position.
1511 Gothic La Fontaine Saint-Michel

The Market

Visit the weekly market, it is very well known and wonderful stalls to shop at.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:A lovely small town in Provence, steeped in history.

Last visit to Forcalquier: Jun 2002
Intro Written Oct 20, 2002
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Visit the famous weekly market. Things to Do (2)

I thoroughly recommend that you visit the famous weekly street market in the centre of Forcalquier. Here you can see a... more travel advice

More stalls at the market. Things to Do (2)

Famous French sausisson stalls are here too and you must try some. more travel advice

More ancient architecture. - Forcalquier

More ancient architecture. Favorites (2)

Every corner you turn there are more structures of interest here in Forcalquier. Here on the Cathedral there is a huge... more travel advice

The buildings and streets are very old. Favorites (2)

Take time to look around the streets and buildings. So much history, so many stories embedded in these corners. The... more travel advice

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zadunajska8 Apr 4, 2012 at 4:21 AM

I love these little historic French towns with their street markets as well. Whatever you buy just seems so much nicer when you've got it from surroundings which ooze character!
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angiebabe Feb 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM

wow photos of Kiwi Pam in France! nice page and photos as usual - a blessing to still be living in Europe! but i do miss home - including MataMata!
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deecat Feb 23, 2006 at 2:18 PM

What a delightful page. Your words and photos entice me.
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JLBG Jun 11, 2004 at 5:34 AM

You have caught the very best of Forcalquier ! I know now that your advices on your country are worth being followed. I will visit your pages
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lichinga Feb 16, 2004 at 1:58 AM

Great to realise you - coming from faraway NZ - decied it was worth visiting Forcalquier! And you were right: congratulations!
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Morepork Jan 4, 2004 at 2:54 AM

My, My, My. The places my daughter gets to !
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craic May 25, 2003 at 1:04 AM

Well, my eyes aren;'t good enough to see the naughty people on the fountain. I can see you look really happy.
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diamonddog Dec 7, 2002 at 7:12 AM

Forcalquier is a very nice spot for playing jeux de boules!! bring back nice memories