Source De La Sainte Baume Estérel

This natural spring rises on the northern side of Cap Roux, in the Esterel massif, and serves as a refreshing stop during walks in the area.

In the volcanic massif of Estérel there are few natural water sources . The rock allows little infiltration, which makes the Sainte-Baume source a rarity . It is a permanent source , which is exceptional in this dry region. The name “Sainte-Baume” literally means “holy cave” in Provençal.

Near the source is a place of pilgrimage. In the Christian tradition, a source is often the symbol of purification, life and faith . The combination of a source and a cave, as here at the Sainte-Baume, symbolizes spiritual rebirth and seclusion .

Willem Vandenameele