Villecroce -

Traditionally focused on bauxite mining and ceramics; today, it is primarily driven by wine production and tourism . Key Attractions & Heritage

A well-preserved site founded by the Knights Templar around 1150, located nearby. Local Life & Events Villecroce

The village sits at an average altitude of 350 meters and is surrounded by an "amphitheater" of hills covered in pine and oak. Population: Approximately 1,466 residents (as of 2019). Traditionally focused on bauxite mining and ceramics; today,

A pedestrian-friendly "maze" of narrow streets, vaulted passages, arcades, and historic fountains. Population: Approximately 1,466 residents (as of 2019)

Held every Thursday morning in the village square, offering local specialties like black truffles, olive oil, honey, and goat cheese.

The village’s most famous feature, these natural caves were formed 700,000 years ago in a tufa (limestone) cliff. They were once used by Benedictine monks as a refuge and later fortified in 1566.