Le Verdon
The landscapes of the Verdon are particularly varied. Depending on your escapades, you can visit the Valensole plateau, where lavender and wheat are cultivated, the low gorges, watered by the Verdon’s now docile waters, the lakes and mountains, where pastoralism is still practiced, the lake of Sainte-Croix, which hosts various water sports, the Artuby, with its forests and perched villages, the Gorges du Verdon, playground for climbers, hikers, kayakers, the hills of the Haut-Var… The Park has been laid out to welcome lovers of outdoor activities, while respecting the landscape… Numerous paths of all levels have been laid out for walking enthusiasts. You can also take to the Verdon mountain bike trails, try your hand at rock climbing, go down the Verdon by kayak or contemplate the Verdon landscapes on horseback… Men have been present on these lands for tens of thousands of years and have handed down to us an incredibly rich historical heritage: historical milestones, bread ovens, wells, wash houses, castles, oppidums… The heritage of the Verdon will also please your palace. The markets and traditional grocery stores will allow you to discover the local flavors: honey, goat cheese, lamb meat, farm and market garden products, olive products (oil and pasta)…
Museums and Heritage
The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence has a very diverse heritage and terroir. Almost every valley has its own museum that highlights the local heritage. According to your wishes, you can visit the School Ecomuseum in Seyne-les-Alpes, the Pierre Delquié Museum in Pierrevert, the Ecomuseum of the Pigeon Lofts of Haute-Provence in Les Mées, the Museum of Meyronnes, the Chestnut Museum in Braux…
