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Quinson · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

QUINSON - Poiraque spring

Starting from the Prehistory Museum car park, the path crosses Quinson before reaching the plateau and Poiraque spring. Fountains, a washhouse, olive trees, vines and lavandin fields line this out-and-back walk exploring landscapes shaped by water.

Fountain in the village of Quinson, which the route to Poiraque passes through.
Fountain in the village of Quinson, which the route to Poiraque passes through. Photograph taken on 5 February 2011; this is not Poiraque spring.
Véronique PAGNIER · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Parking du musée de Préhistoire, Quinson
Access and precautions
Bring 2 litres of water per person, a hat and hiking shoes; set off early in very hot weather. Take care at road crossings. The museum car park is listed as paid parking.
Duration
3 hr
Distance
9.6 km
Difficulty
Easy
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.

Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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