Haute Provence | Photos Horizon Provence

Haute Provence is the Provence of nature and authenticity. Its sunny landscapes - more than 300 days of sunshine per year - exude aromas of thyme, rosemary and lavender. It is the Provence of legends, celebrated by Jean Giono, with sublime landscapes and a terroir rich in taste and flavours.

Banon and its Cheese AOCBanon, a hilltop village in the lavender country of Haute-Provence, is famous for its AOC cheese.

DauphinBetween Forcalquier and Manosque, Dauphin is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful villages in Haute Provence.

ForcalquierForcalquier was the capital of a flourishing county in the Middle Ages. Discover the city and its surroundings.

ManeVillage of Haute Provence on the ancient Roman road Via Domitia, near Forcalquier.

Moustiers-Sainte-Mariea Provençal village straight out of a legendary tale near the Gorges du Verdon.

Musée de Vachères (in French)Exceptional fossils and an admirable archaeological collection

Musée Marceau ConstantinIn Saint Christol on the plateau of Albion a museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Marceau Constantin

OnglesIn Haute-Provence, Le Rocher d’Ongles offers a picturesque view at the foot of the Montagne de Lure.

Oppedette et ses GorgesThe Gorges d'Oppedette form a spectacular canyon dug by the Calavon river.

Saint-Etienne-les-OrguesHerbalist's village at the foot of the Lure mountain in Haute-Provence

SigonceDiscover this charming village on the southern slope of the Montagne de Lure

Simiane-la-RotondeA hilltop village full of character, crowned by its Rotunda and surrounded by fragrant lavender fields.

Explore further with my articles in the Getaways section of the Guest Houses in Provence Portal: The Citadel of Sisteron.