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Lantuscia, as it was called in the 12th century, perched on a promontory just above the Vésubie river, is probably inadvertently placed at the junction of several tectonic plates. This is why this village has paid a heavy price for earthquakes throughout its history: in 1494, 1556, 1566, 1618, 1644 and 1887, during the last major earthquake that shook the entire region from Nice to Genoa. But the great beauty of the site and the very endearing character of this village have meant that its inhabitants have never deserted it.

The village is interesting to visit, with its high old houses, carved doors and decorated lintels. The Saint-Sulpice church (1668) with its large, redesigned low facade blends several styles. The portal is classic, beautifully carved door. Note the 17th century repoussé leather altar front representing the birth of the Virgin Mary and the stone baptismal font dating from 1605. Lantosque is the starting point for many hikes and walks in the surrounding areas: Siruol Point,

2,020 m, the caves of La Balme and Les Limaces, the rural chapels of Saint-Arnoux, Saint-André, Sainte-Claire, Saint-Roch, the hamlets of Pélasque and Loda.