Saint-Martin-de-Bromes

Saint-Martin-de-Brômes is a village in the Verdon at the foot of the Valensole plateau. Jean Giono was right when he nicknamed Saint-Martin-de-Brômes "the curled up fox." The village is located at an altitude of 360 m. It stretches at the foot of the Castelleras hill, at the confluence of the Colostre and Pontet rivers. It is overlooked by the clock tower and the Saint-Martin church. To get there, you have to follow the Colostre gorges, which offer magnificent landscapes.

The heritage of Saint-Martin-de-Brômes

The Gallo-Roman presence is attested by the discovery of oppidums and a milestone dating from the time of Emperor Carus. Saint-Martin was for a long time a fief of the Castellane family.
The Saint-Martin church, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, is listed as a Historic Monument. It owes its uniqueness to the magnificent murals by Esprit Michel Gibelin, a student of Cézanne, depicting the life of Saint Martin.
Boniface de Castellane had the clock tower built in the 13th century. It is a watchtower overlooking the Colostre Valley. It was also used to store the seigneurial tax.
As for the museum, it is one of the smallest in France. Located on the ground floor of the tower, it houses in particular the milestone and a Gallo-Roman sarcophagus from the 4th century..

What to do in Saint-Martin-de-Brômes?

In Saint-Martin-de-Brômes, a charming little village, you can enjoy a peaceful and authentic atmosphere. Stroll through its medieval streets, visit the Clock Tower for breathtaking views of the valley, or relax at the nearby Gréoux thermal baths. Nature lovers will enjoy walks along the Verdon River, while history buffs will discover the rich local heritage. It's an ideal destination for a getaway combining relaxation, culture, and nature.

Hiking idea

From the village, you set off to discover the landscapes and viewpoints of the Gréoux dam with the Esparron-de-Verdon lake, the Colostre and you can admire the Verdon.

When to come to Saint-Martin-de-Brômes?

Throughout the year, enjoy activities and guided tours. Here are some highlights:

• In spring : The Manteau de Brômes, this festival of sketches written and performed by the inhabitants of the commune takes place over three days, a show as part of the "Poètes des Hautes terres" in June,
• Summer : Entertainment in the village throughout the summer, guided tours, concerts, flea market on July 14, "Côté cour" festival: festival of amateur troupes from the region over 4 to 5 days in July, Village festival at the beginning of August: rides, popular dances, boules competitions, community meals on the village square, etc.
• Autumn : European Heritage Days, Saint-Martin Festival: activities, craft market, reenactment of the sharing of the cloak, community meal, in November,
• In Winter : the Christmas Market in December and the Christmas Pastoral: rewritten each year, this street show tells the story of the (iconoclastic) arrival of Jesus in St Martin, on December 24.

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