Tourism in Puimichel

In the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the small village of Puimichel awaits you in the sumptuous setting of the Valensole plateau. Do you want to go green and revitalize yourself away from the noise? You can take advantage of your visit to Puimichel to revitalize yourself in the company of your loved ones.

You take advantage of your stay to indulge in friendly or unusual activities related to nature? Numerous paths crisscross this unspoiled area of the Valensole plateau. In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, nature activities are numerous. You can also visit the region on a horseback excursion, or try your hand at rock climbing.

In Puimichel, as everywhere in southeastern France, the local cuisine is a tourist attraction in its own right.

During your stay, treat yourself to a gourmet experience by visiting a local market. There you can meet the producers of the region and taste vegetables, fruit, honey, sweets and various other local specialties.

The local heritage offers the promise of beautiful discoveries. Here, a well-preserved wash house. Here, the ruins of a medieval castle.

The Tourist Office of Puimichel will inform you about the activities to try and the tourist sites.

Are you looking for accommodation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur? The campsite is set in the sunny Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. You will also find guest rooms and hotels with authentic charm. Discover a selection of accommodations.

Lavender in the spotlight in Provence

Lavender belongs to Provence, with its inimitable scent and colour. Between June and July, the plateau of Valensole composes a poetic and magical picture, with its lavender fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Jean Giono’s Provence

Jean Giono is a world-renowned Provençal author. Known for his book Le Hussard sur le toit (The Hussar on the Roof), whose story is set in a Provence affected by cholera. Regain, a work emblematic of the author’s relationship with the land of Provence, tells the story of the revival of a village victim of the rural exodus. A movie shot by gave life to this book. Explore the authentic Provence of Giono, with its sun-drenched landscapes and picturesque villages.

Rural heritage in the spotlight

In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, people have been transforming the landscape for thousands of years. They have sown crops, they have led their goats, sheep and cows into the meadows. From this encounter between a territory and men was born a particular heritage. Various museums will offer you exciting cultural activities. During your visits, discover the MHeMO in Ongles, the Lavender Museum in Digne-les-Bains, the Prehistory Museum in Quinson, the Forge Ecomuseum in Seyne-les-Alpes, the Vauban Forts House of Haut Verdon in Colmars, the Olive Tree Ecomuseum in Volx…