Things to see and do Alpes-De-Haute-Provence

The Manosque market maintains with panache the tradition of Provencal markets in the heart of town centres and old towns. It takes over various streets and squares in the historic centre: Place du Docteur Joubert, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Place Marcel Pagnol, Promenade Aubert-Millot, Esplanade François Mitterrand and Jardin Voghera. It is an explosion of colors, smells and sounds, drowned by an endless stream of pedestrians mixing Manosquins who came to buy supplies and tourists bathing in this typical and friendly atmosphere. Not to be missed!

Ten minutes from the Motorway exit n°18 Manosque, on the Valensole and the road of Gorges du Verdon, the Angelvin family welcomes you for four generations on its farm of the lavender. It is possible, for individuals, visit the distillery during harvest. As for groups, visits are organised throughout the year on appointment from fifteen people. You will receive a remarkable video projection commented in several languages making the evolution in the way of collecting lavender since 1970 to today. In the shop open all year that offers the possibility of mail order selling, you will discover essential oils, flowers, soaps and other local products are carefully selected. A warm and professional enthusiasts with meetings and exchanges with the producer. Enjoy the exceptional view that is offered on a sea lavender as far as the eye can see.

Once you arrive at the bottom of the Estoublasse Valley, a parking lot allows you to park your car to reach the river on foot. For the more lazy or those who don't want to wait for bathing, many basins basins will allow you to cool off immediately. For those who like to walk a little, many trails set by the NFB lead to the heart of the gorge. Among other things, a 2-hour loop is easy to discover this canyon, 200 m deep in places. The gorges are classified as "biological reserves" and are a refuge area for many animal and plant species. A stroke of heart for lovers of nature!

On the hills, you will find this small chapel that offers a beautiful view of the village. Tradition demands that women wishing to have a child should go up to the chapel with an egg in each hand during a first pilgrimage (Easter Monday), swallow one and burry another on the site. Their wish was granted if during the second pilgrimage (September 8), they found the second egg intact where they had buried it!

Classified as a historical monument, it was destroyed and then rebuilt between the 12th and 14th centuries. The Saint-Sauveur church is in the Provencal Romanesque style, especially its central nave and its basements. The lateral naves have been added to the 16th and 17th centuries, with gothic decorative elements. The church houses an organ of baroque style and the oldest and the most elaborate wrought iron bell tower in Provence (1725).

The Tourist Office of Digne-les-Bains/Val de Durance guarantees you an unforgettable stay between lavender and the historical capital of the blue strand. A quality welcome thanks to a dynamic and friendly team. You will have all the information and advice to fill up with emotions: discover, organize, move and go out, thermalism and well-being at the rhythm of the seasons. Also free Wi-Fi, parking, thematic guided tours and a website updated daily. A must for those who want to know more about Digne and its surroundings.

The observatory of Alifant has the largest telescope in Europe dpuis that can scan planets, sun, nebulas galaxies and surrounding planet earth.

This road, taken by Napoleon to cross the Alps, rises very quickly and winds in a rough lacets. It runs through vast black pine forests and offers beautiful perspectives on the Alps. This is an obligatory passage for the riders of the Monte Carlo rally.