Provence

Haute Provence and High Alps

Haute Provence represents the most rugged but at the same time most authentic territory in the entire region.
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Imperious mountains, a clear sky swept by raging winds, fields of lavender in a thousand shades, forests, deep gorges, Haute Provence represents the most rugged but at the same time the most authentic territory in the entire region.

Here, there are no large population centres and the partial isolation has kept alive and jealously guarded the local traditions and cultures that make a stay in these villages of authentic and incredible beauty even more evocative.

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Not to be missed

The Verdon Gorge

The Verdon Gorge

Flanked by 700-metre high cliffs, the Verdon gorges are Europe's largest canyon: a paradise for hikers, motorcyclists and sportsmen.
Valensole Plateau

Valensole Plateau

The Valensole plateau is world famous for an exceptional natural spectacle: fields of purple lavender as far as the eye can see, an absolute marvel.
Briançon

Briançon

Briançon is a pretty walled town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the extraordinary fortifications designed and built by the architect Vauban.
Montgenevre

Montgenevre

Just a stone's throw from the Italian border, Montgenèvre is part of a large international ski area, the Via Lattea, with over 400 km of slopes in the Alps.
Mercantour National Park

Mercantour National Park

The Mercantour National Park, on the border with Italy, is a jewel of nature, an ideal destination for lovers of mountains and outdoor sports.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a charming village perched between two rocky cliffs, olive groves and lavender fields, distinguished by a gold star hanging over the houses.
Allemagne-en-Provence

Allemagne-en-Provence

A picturesque village with old houses overlooking cobbled alleys.
Banon

Banon

Banon is a small medieval village that has retained all its original charm.
Castellane

Castellane

Castellane is a picturesque medieval town a stone's throw from the Verdon gorges, an excellent base for exploring this area.
Cruis

Cruis

A picturesque village surrounded by lavender fields and beech forests.
Digne-Les-Bains

Digne-Les-Bains

Digne-les-Bains is a delightful town at the foot of the Alps, surrounded by fragrant lavender fields and famous for its spas and climate.
Esparron-de-Verdon

Esparron-de-Verdon

A delightful perched village overlooking Lake Esparron.
Gréoux-les-Bains

Gréoux-les-Bains

Spa resort with graceful urban architecture gathered around the Templars' castle.
Lardiers

Lardiers

Lardiers is a charming village in a quiet location at the foot of the Lure mountain.
Riez

Riez

Ancient towns that mix Provençal style with medieval and Renaissance dwellings.
Saint-Christol d’Albion

Saint-Christol d’Albion

Saint Christol is located in the middle of breathtaking countryside, in the centre of the Plateau de Albion.
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues

Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues

A delightful village with narrow streets famous for its concentration of herbalists and drugstores.
Simiane-la-Rotonde

Simiane-la-Rotonde

A beautiful perched village surrounded by fields of lavender and lavandin.
Sisteron

Sisteron

Sisteron is an enchanting village, a maze of narrow streets that climbs up to the base of a massive rocky outcrop: a wonderful view from here.