Alpes de Haute Provence is a region, located in the south of France. Formerly a part of the province of Provence, the lovely towns and villages of the region invite you for a delightful holiday amidst its pristine natural beauty. A wide range of Alpes
de Haute Provence accommodation options are available that enable you to discover the rich assortment of tourist attractions and places of interest from closest quarters. From
holiday apartments Alpes de Haute Provence, cottages, and house rentals to
holiday rentals Alpes de Haute Provence France and guest houses, you will find just what you need to suit to your budget and taste.
Blessed with snow draped mountains, clear streams, and thick wooded forest, Alpes de Haute Provence is the perfect place to practice all kinds of leisure sports you may dream of. Trekking, mountain biking, paragliding, rafting, canoeing, swimming, pedestrian walks, horse or bicycles rides make up for the main summer activities. A variety of possible snow activities in winter can also be enjoyed which include skiing, snowmobiling, and sledging. If you are a history buff then there is so much for you to explore and see in Alpes de Haute, from museums, to cathedrals and chateaus. Visit the small fortified village of
Dauphin , which beautifully retain its quaint old world charm in its well preserved colorful houses, narrow cobble stone streets, and the age old historic buildings. Must check out are the museums of Vachères and Riez , the Haute-Provence Ethnological Conservatory at Manosque near Forcalquier and the Ubaye valley museum at Barcelonnette. On booking one of the
Alpes de Haute Provence holiday homes , you will be able to reach these places conveniently as they are within a close proximity.
Alpes de Haute Provence offers a large number of shopping options not only in its major town but even in its smallest and remotest villages. Known for its local artwork and the santons, Moustiers chinaware, it is a great place to shop for lovely handicrafts and wooden work, which are available in the lively craft workshops and studios at affordable prices. Not only will you find diversity in the shopping culture but also a huge variation can be seen in the gastronomy of the place. If you are not in a mood to cook at your
holiday apartment Alpes de Haute Provence then you can choose to dine at one of the many elegant restaurants where you please your palate to exotic gastronomic delights and sample out an impressive variety of world famous wines and other alcoholic beverages.