Photo: Provence France Village Hills

The small village of Andon perches upon the lush green hills in the Provence, France in Europe.

The village of Andon in the Alpes Maritime in the Provence, France is a very small village that sits on the hills towered over by large rock formations. You would find this village at the upper end of the Loup River amongst rich green forests.The village itself is made up of a little over three hundred residents and it is not one of the prettier villages in the surrounding area. In the center of the village you will find the main attraction which is a unique general store that has everything you could possibly need.The green hills and intriguing rock cliffs surrounding the village of Andon in the Provence, France is about the only thing this village has going for it. If you venture out a little into the hills, you will find fantastic ski/vacation style chalets.The village people of Andon in the Provence, France like to keep life fairly simply and quiet except for the annual Spring Festival. ... continue below the picture...

... The festival is held in the hills of the village where there is a medieval combat that takes place like that of the Knights of the Round Table. Various entertainment, great food and a variety of games are also part of the Spring Festival.Rugged hills surrounding the village of Andon in the Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe.