You can visit the weekly markets in Seyne les Alpes (tuesday- and fridaymorning) and make a tour in the fort Vauban. There are some small musea, for example local crafts and pottery.
Take a refreshing dip or make a tour around the Lac de Serre Ponçon. The Museoscoop tells you all about the construction of one of the biggest reservoir of Europe.
Rent a boat, canoe or water bicycle.
The highest mountain pass of Europe (2860 m) the
Col de la Bonette.
Spectaculair views and snowtops.
At the bank of the river the 'Verdon' you will find the Provençaals village Castellane. The entrance to the Gorges du Verdon. An amazing spectacle of nature. An insanely depth. The river squirms deep down under in the Gorge.
The capital (prefectuur) of the department Alpes de Haute Provence is called Digne-les-Bains. A sparkling village with a cosy shopping center and Provençaals markets. Enjoy your "Pastis"on the terrace, looking at .. or be looked at ... Visit also at the beginning of august the traditional Lavendel Feasts.
Watch near Digne the spectaculair "Dalle aux Ammonites" (wall of fossils). Here you can see the remnants of fossils of 200 million years ago (the Jura period). Totally about 1550 pieces.
Make a tour by car or bicycle through the beautiful Gorge of Barles and watch the results of million years of erosion.
