Journey to the heart of time: museums and cultural treasures

Awaken your curiosity and immerse yourself in a captivating journey through history, humanity and the universe.
With your Museum Passport in hand, set off to discover the iconic sites, museums, and cultural treasures that tell the epic tale of this region between the Alps and Provence. From prehistory to exceptional craftsmanship, from ethnobotanical gardens to the mysteries of astronomy, each stop will transport you to a world where natural and cultural heritage blend brilliantly.

Program

Day 1: Origins – Prehistory and Earthenware

Start by Quinson, Where the Verdon Gorges Prehistory Museum reveals 400 years of human history. Laissez-vous surprendre par les reconstitutions grandeur nature et les collections fascinantes.

Gourmet lunch in Quinson in a former coaching inn : tasty cuisine highlighting fresh, local, carefully selected products.

Puis, cap sur Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a Provençal jewel nestled between cliffs, where theThe art of earthenware will seduce you at the museum dedicated to this centuries-old craft.

"Irresistible" Experience : Take a gourmet break at the Scipion boutique to taste their artisanal honey products, including a unique lemonade and beer.

Evening in charming accommodation

Nuit à La Ferme Rose***in Moustiers Sainte-MarieExpect to fall under the spell of this residence with its elegant rooms. You will also appreciate the welcome of your host Kako and his incredible collections and furniture from the 30s and 50s (the paintings are by his grandfather, a renowned southern painter).

Day 2: Over the centuries – Archaeology and built heritage

À Digne-les-Bains, discover the Archaeological Crypt, site exceptionnel retraçant 2000 ans d’histoire.

"Irresistible" Experience : Visitez la Alexandra David-Néel House, dedicated to the fascinating life of this explorer of Tibet.

Lunch in Digne at Bleu Cerise : vaulted room or large shaded terrace, the choice is yours! Here, you will find delicious suggestions on the blackboard

After lunch, we headed Sisteron, the “pearl of Haute Provence”. Sa Citadel, majestic, offers a breathtaking panoramic viewBetween medieval remains and charming little streets, the city reveals its timeless soul.

Evening with a view of the Citadel

Overnight stay at the Grand Hôtel du Cours*** in SisteronYou will appreciate the comfort of this traditional establishment located in the heart of the historic old town of Sisteron, with its panoramic view of the Citadel.

Day 3: Traces and Memory – History of the Earth and of People

Spend a morning exploring Forcalquier, its picturesque alleyways, its citadel and its municipal museum with prestigious collections of archaeology and ceramics.

Lunch at Pierrerue Chez Cocotte – Bistrot de Pays : L’endroit idéal pour vous restaurer avec sa cuisine créative, ses vins bio, ses produits frais, locaux et ses bocaux et chocolats maison à emporter.

Setting sails for Salagon, museum and gardens à ManeImmerse yourself in an ethnobotanical journey and discover the unique relationships between humans and plants throughout the ages.

"Irresistible" Experience : Discover the Caramelerie de Mane, where the caramels are handcrafted using machines from the 50s.

Evening in charming accommodation

Night at Mas du Pont Roman*** in Mane, a charming little hotel located on the banks of a river spanned by a magnificent Roman bridge (listed as a historic monument).

Day 4: Beyond Earth – Astronomy and Universal Heritage

Poursuivez votre périple à Saint-Michel l'Observatoire, temple of astronomy. Du planétarium à la lunette LUNT, le ciel se dévoile à vous dans toute sa splendeur. Marquez une dernière étape à Vachères, a small hanging village, where the Musée Pierre Martel abrite d’exceptionnels trésors antiques et préhistoriques. Achevez en beauté votre odyssée culturelle à Banon, village provençal au patrimoine riche, marqué par son célèbre fromage de chèvre et sa librairie Le Bleuet.

"Irresistible" Experience : Découvrez à la nouvelle boutique l’un des fleurons du patrimoine gastronomique des Alpes de Haute Provence : le célèbre fromage de Banon AOP.

Treat yourself to a timeless cultural break, where the Alps and Provence come together to create a mosaic of unforgettable experiences. Ready to travel through history in our museums and cultural treasures?

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