The Verdon Natural Park
In Haute-Provence, the landscapes of the Verdon were born from the union between the Verdon river, the limestone rock and the azure sky of Provence. The landscapes here are grandiose and wild: valleys with cultivated fields, clearings, forests, vertiginous valleys… The Park seduces lovers of outdoor activities. You can practice activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, via ferrata, climbing, tree climbing… The authentic villages bear witness to a very ancient human occupation. During your visits, admire wells, fountains, chapels, oratories, churches, bread ovens, historical mills, grain mills, dovecotes, irrigation canals, oppidums… Agropastoralism is perpetuated thanks to the work of producers driven by the love of their land. Village grocery stores and markets will introduce you to local flavors: gingerbread, honey, mountain cheese, lamb meat, market garden and farm produce, olives, olive oil, liqueurs, lavender…
A remarkable rural heritage
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to a rich architectural and human heritage and a land based on an ancestral tradition. This heritage is enhanced by various museums. According to your desires, you can visit the museum of the Middle Verdon in Castellane, the ecomuseum of the Forge of Seyne-les-Alpes, the museum of Meyronnes, the museum of religious art in Digne-les-Bains, the museum of Forcalquier, the Gallo-Roman Museum of Saint-Martin-de-Brômes…
