Guillaumes: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Guillaumes
The Gorges de Daluis Regional Nature Reserve extends over more than 1,000 hectares across the municipalities of Guillaumes and Daluis.
Nature
The Gorges de Daluis were carved out of Permian pelites by the Var River. Their red rocks and gorges are home to an exceptional array of flora and fauna.
The Maison des Gorges features a permanent exhibition on the diversity of the natural habitats of the red Gorges de Daluis, as well as the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
The Château de la Reine Jeanne can be viewed freely from the outside.
The Balcons des Gorges de Daluis circular trail passes over the Pont de la Mariée and the Pont des Roberts before returning to Guillaumes.
A gorge and canyon hike begins in Guillaumes at the Cascade d’Amen area, at an altitude of 820 m.
Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Guillaumes should treat finding accommodation as a separate step in travel planning.
Culture and History
In Guillaumes’ medieval town centre, the Musée des Arts et Traditions traces the daily lives of people in the penultimate century. The museum displays more than 6,000 objects donated by 130 families from Guillaumes and the surrounding area.
The Saint-Etienne church in Guillaumes was first mentioned in writing in 1305; its construction is dated to around 1240.
Local Traditions
The fairs of Guillaumes have existed for centuries and today promote short supply chains and local producers.
The Transhumance Festival is held alongside the traditional fairs and the flea market of Guillaumes, celebrating the driving of sheep to their summer pastures.
Routes
The route to the Col de Valberg begins in Guillaumes and leads via the hamlet of Saint-Brès to the Valberg resort.
To the main travel overview: Alpes-Maritimes.
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