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Tourism in Les Mées

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the picturesque village of Les Mées seduces by its authenticity and the beauty of its landscapes. The historic centre of Les Mées has an active town centre, offering both inhabitants and tourists the main useful stores: bakery, café, grocery store or mini-market…

Do you take advantage of your stay to learn new sports and leisure activities related to nature? The village is the starting point of many hiking trails: long, uneven, you can easily find itineraries adapted to amateurs or experienced walkers. Many activities can also be practiced on the Valensole plateau: paragliding, climbing…

Have you ever heard of small spelt, an ancestral flour that is grown in Haute-Provence? Have you ever tasted apples grown on the banks of the Durance or goat’s cheese from Banon? From the Mediterranean coast to the mountain pastures of the Southern French Alps, the attractiveness of southeastern France also lies in its renowned specialties. The terroir of the Valensole plateau invites you on tasty culinary excursions, to meet committed and passionate producers.

Churches, squares, fountains, wash houses, abbeys and monasteries… You can also discover a local heritage rich in surprises.

You can contact the Tourist Office to discover interesting places nearby.

Are you looking for accommodation in southeastern France? You can discover a wide choice of accommodation to spend your stay in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence : campsites, guest houses, hotels…

Lavender-coloured Provence

Lavender is inseparable from Provence. Between June and July, the Valensole plateau offers a colourful spectacle, rolling out its lavender fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. You will enjoy the unique colours of lavender in bloom when you visit the region between June and July.

Museums and heritage

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, each village possesses invaluable know-how. Almost every valley has its own museum. What to do? You can visit the Clément Faugier museum, the Forcalquier museum, the Sisteron ecomuseum, the religious art museum of Digne-les-Bains, for example…

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