The Haute-Provence Geopark
The truly unique geological wealth of Haute-Provence is protected by UNESCO. The Geopark allows tourists to admire thousands of fossils, sometimes 300 million years old, from this territory that was raised during the formation of the Alps. In particular, you can discover the Promenade Museum in Digne-les-Bains, the ammonite slab in Digne-les-Bains, the ichthyosaur fossils in La Robine and the sirenian fossils in Taulanne .
A rural heritage in the spotlight
The valleys of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department have shown, over the generations, perseverance and imagination to make the most of their terroir. Various museums welcome visitors wishing to learn more about their heritage. for example, you can visit the Maison du Mulet in Seyne-les-Alpes, the Museum of Prehistory in Quinson, the ecomuseum of the Tailor’s Workshop in Seyne-les-Alpes…