A Haute Provence Geopark site to discover by car, bike, bicycle or foot…
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On the road from Digne les Bains towards Barles, the canyon gets so narrow that it becomes difficult for two cars to cross! This rocky landscape sculpted by nature is even more enjoyable by foot.
This geological formation is called “Clues de Barles” in French. The word “clue” comes from Latin “clausus” which means “closed”. Such a small canyon is, therefore, a pass way almost closed, made by a river.
The Barles Canyon was made by the Bès River, within limestone dating from the end of...
This geological formation is called “Clues de Barles” in French. The word “clue” comes from Latin “clausus” which means “closed”. Such a small canyon is, therefore, a pass way almost closed, made by a river.
The Barles Canyon was made by the Bès River, within limestone dating from the end of...
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Pets welcome
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All year 2024 - Open everyday
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Environment
- Riverside
- Mountain view
- Isolated
- Waterside