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Events, places to visit and local tourism businesses in and around town.
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Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Aups.
Things to see and do
See all 23Collégiale Saint Pancrace
This collegiate church houses a museum of precious religious art, where visitors can admire the oldest processional cross in Provence, dating from the 14th century, and hand-embroidered vestments from the 17th century.
Campanile
A wrought-iron bell tower listed in the Register of Historic Monuments.
Couvent des Ursulines
A Cistercian convent dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, it was restored in turn by the Augustinians, the Ursulines and the Trinitarians.
Fondations de l'ancien château des Ducs De Blacas
Just below the forecourt of the Chapelle de la Délivrance, these filled-in and sealed-off rooms probably formed the lower halls of the Château des Blacas.
Hôpital général Saint Jacques dit Hôpital vieux
The history of this building dates back to the year 1000. Situated outside the fortified village, this building was a leper colony.
Hôpital Saint Jacques
A former 17th-century hospital.
Hôpital Saint Joseph dit de la Miséricorde
Just by looking at this café, you’d never guess that this building was originally a hospital.
Hôtel de ville
This building was constructed in 1848.
Maison de la truffe d'Aups et du Verdon
La Maison de la Truffe is situated in the heart of the village of Aups, in the former Hospice Saint-Jacques (17th century).
Mausolée aux insurgés
This rotunda-style mausoleum, built in 1885, houses the remains of the Var Phalange, who were martyred during the 1851 coup d’état led by Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte.
Activities and walks
Caractères libres
An independent, co-operative bookshop A cultural hub for discovery A local shop
Circuit découverte d'Aups
Set off to explore the village of Aups with this discovery trail, which you can download below or pick up from the Aups Tourist Information Office.
Circuit des fontaines et lavoirs
Come and discover this heritage trail, which offers a delightful stroll amongst the village’s fountains and wash houses, where the present and the past intertwine.
Cours de tennis
Playing and promoting tennis. Initiatives to promote its development
Forest Game Paintball
A paintball park on the edge of the Verdon Gorges, open all year round, every day from 10.00. Whether with friends, colleagues, as part of a works council or a youth club, come and give paintball a go.
Jeu de Piste - A la recherche du diamant noir
Set off to explore the village by helping the people of Aups find the Black Diamond in a digital treasure hunt the whole family can enjoy together.
Médiathèque Municipale
The Media Centre offers novels, documentaries, comics, CDs, DVDs, magazines and Wi-Fi for everyone! Registration is free!!
Royaumes & Légendes
Games and toy shops, specialising in miniature games, board games and miniature painting.
Thiercelieux
Thiercelieux is a cultural, social, community-focused and recreational hub.
Vertigo Verdon
Professional instructors and guides, all state-qualified, with in-depth knowledge of the area.
Where to stay
L'Oasis du Verdon
Under the Provençal sun, between the Alps and the Mediterranean, L’Oasis du Verdon – a small, quiet and friendly family-run campsite – is ideally situated for enjoying your holidays or weekends near Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon.
Le Grand Hôtel
Tucked away in the heart of the charming village of Aups, our boutique hotel welcomes you to a former coaching inn, offering a blend of tranquillity, comfort and the good life. Enjoy a stay surrounded by nature, heritage and culinary delights.
Where to eat
See all 18Bar à vin de la Cave du Saint-Marc
Welcome to the wine cellar at Le Saint Marc restaurant, where we offer a fine selection of wines from our extensive range!
Bar à vins du Provençal
Come and taste our finest wines
Brasserie Arnaud
Café-brasserie – Theme night
Chez Ta Mère
"Chez ta mère" offers simple home cooking and a warm welcome.
Chez ton père
Coffee - Cocktails - Themed evenings
Crêperie Maison Cyriange
Maison Cyriange Crêperie is also a salad bar and ice-cream parlour. We offer a wide selection of buckwheat galettes and wheat crêpes. Come and try them!
Evasion gourmande
This cosy little spot in the heart of the village serves light bites, brunch, hot drinks and smoothies. It offers homemade pastries, cakes, Viennese pastries and bread – and above all, their famous ‘navettes du Verdon’, their unmissable speciality!
FEU Les délices du monde
A family-friendly tapas bar where you can sample cuisines from around the world.
Le Grand Hôtel
Treat yourself to a gourmet break at the Grand Hôtel! In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, discover hearty cuisine that showcases the flavours of Provence and local produce, in the shade of a majestic 430-year-old plane tree.
Le Provençal
This charming restaurant, established 23 years ago, serves traditional cuisine and seasonal specialities such as truffles and wild game, seasoned with olive oil from the Moulin Gervasoni.
Local produce
Château de Taurenne
The Domaine de Taurenne, whose history dates back to the Knights Templar, is situated in the Haut Var at an altitude ranging from 438 to 580 metres.
Moulin à huile Gervasoni
Moulin Gervasoni welcomes you to its production facility, where high-quality olive oil is produced. For three generations, Moulin Gervasoni has been working with the same respect for tradition.
Place Louis Gauthier et ses anciennes halles
It had been the old market square since the 15th century.
Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.
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