Revest-Saint-Martin comprises three hamlets: Saint Martin, La Blache and Le Revest. Local history, architecture and hiking offer different points of interest: the Church of Saint-André is a historic landmark for the hamlets; La Blache can be explored through its closely spaced stone houses. This is a useful starting question for planning your trip: would you rather focus on local history and architecture, or on trails and landscapes?
Church and Local History
The Church of Saint-André was first mentioned in 1152; it was rebuilt in the 17th century. These two dates mark different stages: 1152 is the date of its first mention, while the 17th century marks its reconstruction. Saint-André has two side chapels; a painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Andrew. The feast of Saint Andrew is celebrated on November 30. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check the current event listings.
Hamlets, Architecture and Traces of Local Life
La Blache can be explored as a hamlet of closely spaced stone houses with roofs made of flat stone slabs. Le Jas offers another glimpse of earlier ways of life: the former shepherd’s hut has been restored and is located in the territory of Revest-Saint-Martin. The writer Pierre Magnan lived for several years in his dovecote on the road to La Blache. Alongside religious and rural architectural history, this adds a literary trace of local life.
Views and Hiking Trails
Depending on which side of the slope you are on, the La Gaie circuit offers views of the Montagne de Lure to the north and the Pays de Forcalquier to the south. Le Revest-Enfangat sits on a ridge above the Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues valley and offers panoramic views of the Montagne de Lure. From Saint-Martin, the view stretches across the Pays de Forcalquier, the Plateau de Ganagobie and the Plateau de Valensole. These viewpoints differ not only in their destinations but also in their settings: at La Gaie, the side of the slope determines the view; Le Revest-Enfangat links the view to the ridge and valley; and from Saint-Martin, it extends across three named landscapes.
The Boucle de l’Asséroux starts and ends in the hamlet of Le Revest; there are also PR hiking routes towards Fontienne, Sigonce and Montlaux. The routes therefore differ in that one is a circuit with a set starting and finishing point, while the others lead towards different places. When comparing the trails, you can base your choice on this distinction.
Agricultural Collection
The Musée agraire de M. Combe houses a collection of agricultural machinery and tools. This adds an agricultural collection to the area’s sacred art and village architecture. If you would like to visit the museum, check its current opening arrangements in advance.
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For the regional travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.
