To visit our monuments
The
Cathedral « Notre Dame du Marché » in Forcalquier :
Its
central nave, choir, transept and steeple all date from the early
XIIIth century and are the first examples of gothic art in Provence.
The bell tower is XVIth, its lateral naives and the second storey of
the steeple are XVIIth century. There is a magnificent organ which
dates from 1629.
The Graded cemetery :
(1835) yew trees pruned into arch-shapes gives it its beautiful
perspective of plant architecture, unique in Europe.
Le Couvent des Cordeliers
in Forcalquier :
This
Franciscan convent in Forcalquier : beautiful restoration from 1963
who returned his aspect of origin. Currently seat of the European
University of the Scents and Savours. More information :
www.uess.fr
Lurs :
a
typical hilltop village overlooking the Durance valley as well as
the Valensole plateau and the southern Alpine foothills near Digne
to the east, and the region of Forcalquier to the west.
the
well-known dovecotes in Limans, some
dating from the XVth century, built all round the village are worth
visiting.
The
church in Cruis :
VIth century sculptured stone, a beautifully restored XVIIth century
gilt wooden retable, the arches of a gothic cloister, and « santons »
(figurines) classed as a « Monument Historique ». (MH)
Notre Dame de
Lure in
Saint Etienne les Orgues :
this former abbey of the order of Chalais is located in a coomb on
the southern slope of the Montagne de Lure. It was built in a
secluded spot, in the heart of a great forest.
The Domitian Way
a Roman
road : this was both a military road, going from Italy to Spain, and
the important line of communication which contributed to exchanges
of goods, travellers, ideas and information. This line was an
extraordinary means of development for the Pays de Forcalquier and
it still marks our scenery and culture...
The Priory
of Salagon :
this
former Benedictine abbey which dates back to XIIth century is today
the home of the Ethnological Conservatory of Haute-Provence. www.musee-de-salagon.com
The Château de Sauvan :
this
"petit Trianon in Provence" is one of the rare examples of classical
architecture in Provence. Magnificent works of restoration have been
carried out on this building, and it has regained its generous
volumes. This entirely furnished residence and the vast shady park
with its large ornamental pond are open to visitors.
The Rotunda
in Simiane :
this keep (end of XIIth century) gave its name and identity to the
village.
www.simiane-la-rotonde.com
The Monastery Notre-Dame de Ganagobie :
this
monastery (MH)* was built on a lovely wooded plateau (mostly ilex)
in the middle of the Xth century. www.ndganagobie.com
A 25km : Centre Jean Giono, Colorado Provençal.
A 40km : Musée de la Préhistoire, Musée de la Faïence, Maison du Parc du Luberon, Réserve géologique de HauteProvence. | 
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