Village of Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye

Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye is a fascinating village, not only because of its spectacular geographical location, but also for its unique characteristics and its rich historical and cultural heritage.

Perched at an altitude of 1 meters, it is the highest village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and is home to more than 470 peaks over 30 meters, including majestic mountains such as the Aiguille de Chambeyron and the Brec de Chambeyron.

The village is dotted with several picturesque hamlets, such as Fouillouse, Maurin, Maljasset, and Serenne, each with its own history and specificities. Among the most impressive, the hamlet of Maurin is famous for its marble quarry, whose green marble was used to create Napoleon I's tomb at Les Invalides.

Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye is also crossed by long-distance hiking trails (GR 5 and GR 6), allowing nature lovers to discover breathtaking landscapes, with peaks like Paneyron or high-altitude lakes, such as Lac Long and the Chambeyron lakes.

Military heritage is also present through works such as the Berwick redoubt and the Tournoux forts, whose construction dates back to the Vauban period and the First World War, and which played an important strategic role in the defense of the valley.

Religious art is also rich, with churches and chapels dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, such as the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul and the Church of Maurin, which bear witness to the religious history of this place.

This area also offers a number of ancient sundials, some dating from the beginning of the 19th century, including one of those from Fouillouse and Serennes which bear symbolic mottoes on the passage of time.

Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye therefore embodies natural beauty, history and culture, making every corner of this village a place full of memory and emotion.