THE BROTH MILL
The oldest blood mill preserved intact with all its working tools, located ...Read more
BOTANICAL AREA OF COSTE DE COA
This area extends over a hill at the exit of the village, in the direction ...Read more
THE NATURAL GARDEN OF THE FROG
Garden that houses wonders, birds, shrubs and plants of local species in ...Read more
SAINT-VERAN CATHEDRAL AND ITS CLOISTER
Visit the Cathédrale Saint-Veran and its small cloister in Cavaillon, with ...Read more
ÉGLISE DE LA NATIVITÉ DE MARIE
This church has some architectural specificities that may interest old ...Read more
CLOITRE DES CORDELIERS - ESPACE TARTARIN
A magnificent renaissance cloister, built in the second half of the 16th ...Read more
THE CHURCH AND ITS TOWER - REMAINS OF THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE
Visit of the church and its tower, also called dungeon-belfry which is of ...Read more
THE PATH OF ST. PANCRAS
A trail with sublime scenery, offering breathtaking views of Digne and the ...Read more
ST. JEROME'S CATHEDRAL
Cathedral Saint-Jérôme classified as a historical monument, benefiting ...Read more
THE POINTED SHEDS
A dozen sheds testify to the skill of 18th and 19th century farmers in ...Read more
THE CASTLE OF SAUVAN
The Sauvan castle offers an exceptional testimony of the art of living in ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME-DE-LURE
The abbey of Notre-Dame-de-Lure was founded in 1165 by the abbot of ...Read more
THE MOUNTAIN OF LURE
Read moreClimbing up to the great bare summits of the Lure mountain is a must during your stay in the area. Dominating the Pays de Forcalquier on its southern side and the deep Jabron valley on its northern side, classified as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, the Lure mountain culminates at 1,826 m and extends over a length of about fifty kilometres. A picturesque road allows you to cross it from one side to the other, passing by the resort, much to the delight of seasoned cyclists. It is entirely reserved for them on Mondays in summer. Hiking trails also allow you to get there on foot, through the woods, from the small village of Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues. Once you are up there, you will enjoy an exceptional 360° panorama of varied landscapes: Mont Ventoux, Vercors, Cévennes, Southern Alps and even, if the sky is clear, the Mediterranean coast. Between the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean, an exceptional vegetation has developed whose flora, long exploited, is today left to the appreciation of numerous flocks of sheep. A little lower down (around 1,600 m), the resort of Lure offers themed hiking trails (5 senses, planets...) and numerous activities throughout the seasons: scooters on grass, tubbing (downhill on inflatable buoys), mountain biking, astronomy sessions in the summer, sledging, snowshoeing, skiing... in winter. Note: it is possible to eat and sleep on site.
CLASSIFIED CEMETERY
The Forcalquier Cemetery is laid out in 3 terraces with a cloister of ...Read more
VISANDINE CONVENT
Convent dating from 1634 like its cloister, one of its wings houses the ...Read more
OFFICE TOURISME INTERCOMMUNAL PAYS DE FORCALQUIER
Office to discover tips to enjoy all the richness of the exceptional ...Read more
THE PENTAGONAL TOWER
The best-preserved and highest tower in Castellane, dating from 1359. Don't ...Read more
NATURE & HERITAGE HOUSE
Heritage house with permanent and temporary exhibitions on the myth of ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME DU SAUZE
A good address to discover all the necessary information to spend a ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME
Tourist office in Pra-Loup, with a charming and smiling team, located a few ...Read more
POWDER MAGAZINE
This museum installed in an old powder magazine of the XVIIth century, pays ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME ET BASE VTT DU VAL DE DURANCE
Office offering practical or tourist information on Val de Durance, it is ...Read more
ECO-MUSEUM OF THE PIGEON HOUSE
Read moreIn Haute-Provence, pigeon lofts are numerous and varied. The Bourrelles dovecote, which is particularly large, is a magnificent architectural testimony to a rural breeding activity that was once of prime economic importance. It is located in the magnificent olive-growing estate of Moulin Arrizi. Entirely restored by its owners, the association "Les Amis des Mées" has installed in the lower room a mini-ecomuseum of the pigeon houses of Haute-Provence. In the upper part, the pigeons continue to live and coo.
NOTRE-DAME AND ST. THYRSE'S CATHEDRAL
Cathedral of Notre-Dame and Saint-Thyrse, classified as a historical ...Read more
EARTH AND TIME MUSEUM
Read moreThis original museum, housed in the chapel of the former 17th century Visitandine convent, traces the evolution of time measurement through the presentation of instruments, objects and documents that are often rare, sometimes unique. A Foucault pendulum and a reproduction of the Al Jazari clepsydra (a Persian hydraulic clock from the 12th century) are among its highlights. The Route du Temps, from Sisteron to Beynes (80 km) is the logical complement to discover the geological traces of the Earth's history.
OFFICE DE TOURISME SISTERON BUËCH
Read moreA lot of information about Sisteron, the Buëch, the UNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence, the Regional Natural Park of the Baronnies provençales, the Alpes de Haute-Provence, the Hautes-Alpes and the Provence region in general. Free guided tours of the old town or the cathedral are available for individuals or groups from the town hall. The Tourist Office also offers a number of themed stays on site: weekend in a caravan, romantic weekend..
ROMAN COLUMNS
Read moreStanding in the middle of the field, these four superb columns in grey monolithic granite, ending in white marble Corinthian capitals and surmounted by a sculpted architrave, are the remains of a temple probably erected to the glory of Apollo, probably at the very end of the 1st century BC. A majestic testimony to the city founded by the Emperor Augustus, which was called civitas Julia Augusta Reiorum Apollinaris. A signpost recalls their origins and shows what the ancient temple was, where the columns at its entrance were located.
BAPTISTERY OF RIEZ
Read moreThe baptistery is a building annexed to a church and intended above all for baptisms. Part of a large episcopal group erected on the remains of ancient Roman baths, the baptistery was built in the5th century AD. Once surrounded by a portico, it has been reworked and restored over the years. It remains one of the few moving testimonies of this period, since the seat of the bishopric was dismantled during the French Revolution. Further east, some remains of the early Christian cathedral remain.
ANCIENT CATHEDRAL
Cathedral placed in the axis of the baptistery, with some remains exhumed ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME-DES-ORMEAUX CHURCH
Romanesque church containing the reliquary bust of Saint Sebastian, patron ...Read more
QUINSON LAKE
Read moreThis lake is less known than those of Sainte-Croix or Esparron, but it is worth a visit. Generated by the dam of Gréoux, this water retention created a lake of nearly 13 km length, which has kept a wild aspect. Formerly a narrow canyon invaded by water, it widens a little in places. You can also appreciate the caves in the cliffs, by going there by boat. It is also the departure to go up the low gorges in electric boats or canoe for the most courageous! What to take full of eyes! Very nice place to picnic.
MUSEUM OF DOLLS, MINIATURES AND TOYS OF THE WORLD
Read moreYoung and old, collectors, creators or curious, are unanimous: this beautiful museum is a delight for the eyes. It offers you a journey into the imagination that will enchant young and old alike: in this magnificent old house, you will discover some 140 settings mixing past, present and future. Apart from the visits, various animations are proposed to the children as well as to the adults with in particular the creation of rag dolls and doll's houses for UNICEF.
THE GORGES ECOMUSEUM
The Écomusée des Gorges, a discovery and awareness-raising trail on man's ...Read more
OBSERVATORY OF HAUTE-PROVENCE
Observatory on the site of Saint-Michel, housing remarkable astronomical ...Read more
MUSEUM OF WORKING CLASS MEMORY, MINES AND MINERS
Museum allowing to dive into the world of the mine, between 1817 and 1949, ...Read more
HOUSE OF THE GUIDES OF THE VERDON
House offering a wide range of activities in climbing, canyoning, adventure ...Read more
ANCIENT CANAL DU VERDON
Visit to discover the old Verdon canal, built under Napoleon III.Read more
CASTLE OF ESPARRON
This castle is remarkable for its impressive keep, its monumental spiral ...Read more
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Museum with archaeological remains during excavations, with exhibits ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME INTERCOMMUNAL
Read moreIn the heart of the Unesco Geopark of Haute-Provence, the Cairo office will provide all the information for lovers of hiking, via ferrata or other sports, as well as for lovers of local products and good addresses. Public access point to the Internet, this tourist office also manages access to the via ferrata (with ticket sales and rental of adapted equipment), which leads to many moments of sustained activity with sometimes a bit of waiting. Be patient!
BUREAU D'INFORMATION TOURISTIQUE D'ORAISON
Tourist information office in Oraison with all the necessary practical ...Read more
STONES FOR CARTS AND SCRAPERS
Stones for carts and scrapers in Oraison, to be discovered during guided ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME-DU-THOR
This church is the pride of the inhabitants of Oraison, with its imposing ...Read more
CHÂTEAU
Read moreWith its imposing silhouette and its two towers, it is difficult to miss! Obviously built after the medieval period, in rolled pebbles from the Durance, it was largely reworked by the De Fulque family, originally from Valensole and owner of the Marquisate of Oraison from 1720 onwards. This family kept it more or less until the Revolution and the building was devastated in 1792. It was then raised by one floor and transformed into a silkworm farm. Louis Pasteur was ordered by the State to come here in 1868 to study the silkworm disease called pebrine.
CARZOU FOUNDATION
Museum housed in the former Couvent de la Présentation, with a superb ...Read more
ALL-AGES CHAPEL
Chapel on the hills of Manosque with beautiful view on Pierrevert and ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE MANOSQUE
Tourist Office of Manorque, a useful information point for tourists to ...Read more
THE MASSIF DES MONGES
Group of massifs culminating around 2,000 m, offering a unique panorama ...Read more
OUR LADY OF RUMAGAS CHURCH
Church with incredible treasures inside at La Tour-d'Aigues.Read more
THE EARTHENWARE MUSEUM
Museum presenting ceramics, porcelain, glazed earthenware, discovered ...Read more