Inhabitants: Dieulefitois Potery has always been associated with Dieulefit\u2019s history. Originally a traditional potery made from local clay was produced for domestic use. Well-known people in the world of ceramic production, such as Etienne No\u00ebl or Jacques Pouchain have also contributed to the notoriety of the area. Narrow sreets of the Old Quarter the \u2018Viale\u2019 for a leisurely incursion into the past. Ask the Tourist Office for the guided leaflet.<\/p>\n During WWII, with the help of a Town Council\u2019s employee, who procured false identities, and the help of the local population, many refugees were given shelter in Dieulefit, mainly Jewish and in great number children but also artists. As a result, the population of 2500 at the time, doubled due to the influx. No one was reported to the Authorities; no one was betrayed. Here nature is bountiful. Hiking paths snake among green woods of chestnuts and oaks, while olive trees are never far. Three rivers conspire to cool the countryside: the Jabron river, which runs through Dieulefit and forces its way in the direction of the Roubion river, opening thus up river an access towards Bourdeaux. In the east, it is the Lez, which meanders its way at the bottom of the valley going towards Die.<\/p>\n Bought by the municipality in 2013, it is a sensitive natural area. A management plan was set up for the period between 2015 and 2020. It aims at protecting and enhancing the area, while developing outdoor pursuits such as hiking,<\/strong><\/a> mountain biking<\/strong><\/a> and environment awarness\u2026.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dieulefit-tourisme.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dsc_2054-small.jpg\")
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\nPopulation\u00a0: 3 250
\nArea: 2742 hectares
\nAverage altitude: 386m<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/h3>\n
Art & History Town<\/h3>\n
\nToday a number of potters and ceramists continue the tradition through workshops, galleries and shops. The creative production has expanded to other skills such as painting, and sculpture, with different art galleries flourishing in the town.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nNot to be missed<\/h3>\n
City of the \u2018Righteous among Nations\u2019<\/h4>\n
\nA memorial monument dedicated to the passive resistance was erected in the Baume Park in 2014.
\nYou can also walk along the \u2018artists refugees trail\u2019, which recalls the life of numerous artists who found shelter in Dieulefit during this dark period of History. Several locals were awarded in recognition of their role, the title of \u2018Righteous among Nations\u2019 by the State of Israel.<\/p>\nAn attractive Environment<\/h4>\n
The St Mautice Mountain protected area.<\/h4>\n