Ermitage Saint-Quinis

Camps-la-Source

A promontory of 635 metres overlooks the village of Camps-la-Source. It has been occupied since prehistory. Tradition holds that Saint Quinis, bishop of Vaison, stayed there in the 6th century: the text of the Pays d'art et d'histoire says that he ‘is said to have stayed’ here. The date of construction of the chapel is uncertain. In the 17th century it was in ruins. It was then restored and embellished to receive a relic of the saint, his lower jaw. This relic is now kept in the parish church. From 1646 to 1778, the site was entrusted to religious, Trinitarians according to a regional tourist site, of whom ruins remain. The chapel keeps ex-votos left by pilgrims. The feast of Sainte-Quinis, in early June, still gathers processions.

Pays d'art et d'histoire de la Provence Verte — Chapelle Saint-Quinis ↗

Getting there: On foot by a path from Camps-la-Source (the site is a few kilometres south-east of the village, on the Besse-sur-Issole side). Processions climb there, notably at the feast of Sainte-Quinis, on the first weekend of June. Opening times not published: enquire at the town hall (04 94 80 83 59) or at the Maison du Tourisme de la Provence Verte.

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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