The Museum of Prehistory
The Prehistory Museum of the Gorges du Verdon retraces the life of prehistoric men, who already occupied the region in the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods. Visitors, children and adults alike, will be captivated by the reconstructions of daily scenes, and will admire the remains brought to light during the various excavation campaigns. This museum, which is both educational and fun, is a must-see tourist and cultural destination in Quinson!
The Verdon Regional Nature Park
The Verdon Regional Nature Park has many faces, with its varied landscapes: the hills of the Haut-Var, the Artuby, the Verdon Gorges, the largest canyon in Europe, the lake of Sainte-Croix, the lakes and mountains, the Valensole plateau, the low gorges, with their fragrant hills? Outdoor activities are numerous. Numerous trails have been laid out for hiking enthusiasts. You can also discover the paths of the Park by bike, trying your hand at climbing, going down the gorges in a kayak, trying your hand at via ferrata or tree climbing, or even getting to know the skies during a paragliding flight… You can also set off to discover a built heritage of sober beauty: bread ovens, historic milestones, wash houses, wells, fountains, oppidums… Agropastoralism is dynamic in the Verdon. The village markets and grocery stores will introduce you to local flavors: honey, gingerbread, mountain cheeses, lamb meat, market garden produce, raspberries, farm produce, olive products (oil and pasta), citrus fruit liqueurs, crystallised flowers…
A rural heritage in the spotlight
in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence , men have transformed the landscapes. They have cultivated or exploited the land. They have invented know-how, they have forged an identity. This heritage is displayed in the Var departmentious museums. During your visits, discover the Gassendi museum in Digne-les-Bains, the house of Jean Giono de Manosque, the Moyen Verdon museum in Castellane…
