The lavender fields of the Valensole plateau
Lavender belongs to Provence, with its inimitable scent and colour. Near Bras-d’Asse, the Valensole plateau offers between June and July a colourful spectacle, rolling out its lavender fields as far as the eye can see.
Geological Reserve of Haute-Provence
The Reserve protects unique geological sites, sheltering a large concentration of fossils dating back tens of millions of years: ammonites (marine molluscs with a shape similar to that of snails), ichthyosaurs (marine reptiles reminiscent of dolphins), sirenians (marine mammals)…
Rural heritage in the spotlight
In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, each valley has its own terroir and know-how. Several museums tell us about life in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Visit the Ubaye Valley Museum in Barcelonnette, the Powder Magazine Museum in Entrevaux, the Olive Tree Museum in Volx, the Tailor’s Workshop Museum in Seyne-les-Alpes, the Sisteron Country Museum in Sisteron…