French Village of Moustiers - Great Attractions (Moustiers, France)

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Take a tour of French Village of Moustiers in Moustiers, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The stunning village of Moustiers in the southern tip of France has enjoyed and endured all that history has offered. Built at the foot of a rocky cliff, this community was originally founded in the 5th century,and became a populated village in the 10th century. Though the town has been submitted to everything from massacres to floods, the simple and functional architecture has remained. Many of the shops in Moustiers are dedicated to selling the exquisite locally made faience pottery. The beautiful landscape, spectacular architecture and stonework, and colorful village structures makes this a wholly magical destination. The towering Notre-Dame Church fully dominates the town's skyline an provides a focal point easily visible from anywhere in the village.