Lantosque Explore Lantosque with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
This picturesque little village at the gateway to the Mercantour National Park overlooks the Vésubie valley. It was built on the banks of the river on an agglomerate of sediments heaped up against a glacial lock, and comprises several hamlets including Pélasque, Loda and Saint-Colomban, as well as numerous districts on its heights.
This mountain village is made up of narrow streets typical of old villages, as well as old stone houses. Sacred architecture is very present in the area, with dozens of chapels and the majestic church of Saint-Pons, enthroned at the top of the village.
Sights :
- Saint-Pons Church
- Sainte-Claire chapel (15th century)
- Notre-Dame des Anges Church in Pélasque
- Saint-Arnoux church and the remains of the Castle in Loda (13th century)
- The Martinet bridge, the Gordolon fort
- Notre-Dame de la Balma sanctuary
- Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel
- The Brasque barns
- The “louana de l’éléphant”
- The Maïris forest
- The many hamlets : Pélasque, Loda and Saint-Colomban.
Events of the year :
- The traditional firemen’s ball and fireworks display on July
- The patron saint’s festival of Sainte-Anne, on the last weekend of July
- The chestnut festival, in October
