Moulès: The Crau Landscape and Village History

Moulès lies in the wet Crau, amid green meadows, in what was once the Durance delta. The landscape and well-preserved village character offer tangible reasons to choose Moulès as a destination. The Durance is also part of the area's history: in the 16th century, engineer Adam de Craponne diverted water from the river to irrigate and make part of the surrounding area fertile. Notre-Dame de Moulès Chapel was built in 1682; Mas Clarion is a farm in Moulès, and the Fête votive is a local festival featuring Toro piscine and bullfighting games.

The Durance Landscape and History

The Durance is also part of the area's history. In the 16th century, engineer Adam de Craponne diverted water from the Durance to irrigate and make part of the surrounding area fertile. The water diversion was used to irrigate and make part of the area fertile.

Village Character and Local Features

Moulès has preserved the character of a village from an earlier era and is almost entirely free of purely residential development in the form of detached houses or suburban housing estates. The village's historic character has been preserved; there is almost no purely detached-house or suburban-estate development in Moulès.

Notre-Dame de Moulès Chapel was built in 1682. The chapel dates back to 1682, in the late 17th century. Mas Clarion farm is also located in Moulès. The chapel and the farm are different types of places: a religious building with a recorded year of construction and a farm. Mas Clarion is also located in Moulès as a farm.

Moulès Fête votive

The Moulès Fête votive is a local village festival. It features Toro piscine and bullfighting games; individual events may vary from one edition to the next. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the dates and program for the edition relevant to you.

Arles in the Regional Area

In the region around Moulès, Arles is on the GR®69 La Routo® long-distance hiking trail. The Fédération Française de Randonnée approved the route in June 2020. When it was announced, the trail marking was still being implemented. The GR®69 La Routo® was approved in June 2020; when it was announced, the trail marking was still being implemented.

Putting Your Stay in Moulès in Context

The landscape, the well-preserved village character, and the 1682 chapel describe Moulès independently of any particular festival edition. The Fête votive, by contrast, depends on the edition taking place; individual events may vary. Check the dates and program for the relevant edition in advance if you would like to plan your stay around the festival.

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