The Château de Gréoux is called the Château des Templiers because legend has it that it belonged to the Templars, which is actually false since the fortress belonged to the Counts of Provence, then to the Hospitallers of Saint-Jean. It dates from the 12th century. Its architecture is impressive and you enjoy a view of the entire city.

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August 3, 2021

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January 9, 2026

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This chapel is the remaining vestige of a commandery (chapter) of the community usually referred to simply as the "Order of the Templars" or "Knights Templar," whose full name is …

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1. View of Lake Esparron – View of Lac d'Esparron loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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2. View of Lake Esparron – Esparron-de-Verdon Village loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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3. Gréoux-les-Bains – Templars' Castle loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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Location: Gréoux-Les-Bains, Digne-Les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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