Gréoux-les-Bains
A spa town that has been in use since Roman times, with a Knights Templar castle on the hilltop; one of Provence's largest thermal resorts.
The town's sulphurous hot springs were already in use in Roman times. Today's thermal establishment (Thermes) offers medical treatment courses, along with spa programmes open to visitors, which require a reservation. The Knights Templar castle on the hilltop dates from the 12th century and hosts open-air performances in summer. The old town's lanes are good for a stroll, and there is a market on Tuesdays and Thursdays. About 15 km from Manosque, it is one of the places to stay when touring Valensole and Lac d'Esparron.
Opening hours
Castle exterior all day; spa ~Mar–Dec
Nearby sights
- L'Occitane en Provence Factory, Manosque
- Lac d'Esparron
- Basses Gorges du Verdon
- Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
- Valensole Lavender Fields
- Riez
- Lac de Sainte-Croix
- Musée de la Faïence de Moustiers