Mallefougasse

Mallefougasse

Located at the foot of the Lure mountain, Mallefougasse is a village living according to the pace of seasons. Illuminated by nice sunny days, the night is studded with stars of a pure sky.

This small village consists of houses made of dry stones, narrow streets crossed by alleys, covered passages called "andrônes".

Saint-John the Baptist's Church which was listed in the inventory of Ancient Monuments in 1997 is a rare specimen of the first Romanesque art. A bull delivered by Pope Géiase in 1118 registered this church as one of the priories of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-André de Villeneuve lès Avignon.

With its beautiful square bell tower, this church consists of an apse and two apsidal chapels which communicate with the nave. Saint-John the Baptist's Church houses very beautiful frescoes from the 17th century hidden under paintings from the 19th century.

In Mallefougasse you can go hiking or biking to the Lure mountain.

You will discover magnificent landscapes and nature lovers will be amazed by the Provençal fauna and flora.

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Tourist Office and Mountain Bike Centre of Val de Durance
Ferme de Font Robert - Avenue de la Bastide - 04160 Château-Arnoux
Tél. 04 92 64 02 64 - Fax : 04 92 64 54 55
E-mail : tourisme@la-moyenne-durance.fr
Open from June to September from Monday to Saturday: 9.30am-12.30am and 2.30pm-6.30pm.
In July and August, open on Sunday from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
Open from October to May from Monday to Friday: from 9 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Open on weekend for mountain bike rentals on request.