Must see
Oraison
It is a memorial to the soldiers who died in the two World Wars.
Manosque
This rather late building (13th / 14th century) was consecrated in 1372. Romanesque in its lower structures, the church is Gothic in its su...
Vinon-sur-Verdon
Vinon-sur-Verdon
The old village center is perched on the rocky spur of the Vière river. A medieval wall formed a citadel around the castle. Situated on the banks of ...
Le Castellet
Le Castellet
It lies at an altitude of 550 meters.
Oraison
Oraison
Oraison is one of the only towns in France to have all its downtown streets named after people who died in the First and Second World Wars.
Le Castellet
Le Castellet
Unlike the others, it is made of concrete rather than stone.
La Brillanne
La Brillanne
Probably an ancient chapel in the early Middle Ages, it wasn't until the 17th century, when the château fell into ruin (a chapel had existed there ...
Oraison
Oraison
Built along the path to the rural chapel of Saint Pancrace, 4 km from the village.
Manosque
Manosque
Renaissance-style mansion now housing the intercommunal media library.
Puimichel
Puimichel
Notre-Dame-du-Serre church probably dates back to 1547.
Puimichel
Puimichel
This vaulted drinking fountain has a basin measuring 2.80 meters. Located on an old Oraison - Digne road, it was used to quench the thirst of several ...
Puimichel
Puimichel
The Saint-Firmin chapel near Bastide Neuve is in ruins.
Villeneuve
Villeneuve
The Notre-Dame de la Roche or de la Roque or du Roc chapel is built at the top of a peak with panoramic views over the Durance valley, the confluences...
Manosque
Come visit the orchards and conservatory gardens of La Thomassine. A true green setting in the hills of Manosque, this site offers the opportunity to ...
Oraison
A niche is a reinforcement made in the thickness of a wall to hold a statue, and only appeared around the 15th century. In Roman times, they were used...
Manosque
Manosque
In the Middle Ages, four gates located at the four cardinal points provided access to the town. The southern gate, known as the Saunerie ("salt ...
Manosque
Manosque
Located on the right bank of the Durance River, Jean Giono's birthplace is a land of art and culture. Full of charm, this thousand-year-old city ...