Lavender: the symphony of the senses
Lavender is part of Provence, capturing the senses with its intoxicating colors and fragrances. The Valensole plateau is a postcard picture, with its lavender fields stretching as far as the eye can see. To enjoy the show, plan a trip to Provence in June or July.
The Verdon Regional Nature Park
In southeastern France, the landscapes of the Verdon show the successful marriage between the Verdon, a soft rock and the blue of Provence. The landscapes are at the same time wild and preserved : steep valleys or wide cultivated valleys, forests… The Park has been designed to welcome lovers of outdoor activities, while respecting natural areas. The Park has been designed to welcome lovers of outdoor activities, with respect for the natural environment: hiking, Nordic walking, cycling or horseback riding, climbing, canoeing and kayaking, sports trails in the trees… The picturesque villages are reminiscent of a very ancient human occupation. During your visits, you will be able to admire oil mills, oppidums, churches, chapels, oratories? Agropastoralism is very active thanks to the actions of passionate farmers. Village grocery stores and markets will introduce you to local flavors: honey, gingerbread, mountain cheese, lamb meat, farm and market garden products, olives, olive oil…
Museums and Heritage
In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, each valley and each village has its own terroir and know-how. In almost every valley, you will find a museum that showcases local know-how. During your visits, discover the Maison des Forts Vauban du Haut Verdon in Colmars, the Pierre Martel museum in Vachères, the Museum-Promenade of the Geological Reserve of Haute-Provence in Digne-les-Bains, the ecomuseum of the School of Seyne-les-Alpes…
