Aubenas-les-Alpes: the Luberon between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea
Between the departments of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Vaucluse, the Luberon seduces with landscapes, with several facets between the Durance valley, the Calavon valley and the reliefs of the Petit and Grand Luberon. During your hikes, you will be able to admire more than 270 different species of vertebrates. Ornithology lovers can observe the Jean-le-Blanc circaète, the Egyptian vulture or Bonelli’s eagle. The Luberon can also be explored on a bicycle. From Aubenas-les-Alpes, set off on the paths of the Regional Nature Park, to discover the landscapes and terroirs that characterise it. The hilltop villages of the Luberon, in the Calavon valley, in the Durance valley or on the slopes of the Petit and Grand Luberon, also contribute to the charm of the area.
The heritage of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
In the rural department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the valleys and villages have many stories to tell you. Various museums bring ancient traditions and trades back to life. Where would you like to go? You can visit the museum of Forcalquier, the citadel of Sisteron, the Maison du Bois in Méolans-Revel, the Mineralogical and Paleontological museum in Pierrevert, the ecomuseum of the Pigeon lofts of Haute-Provence in Les Mées, the Museum of Lauzet-Ubaye…