An impressive fort, the highest town in Europe, this is Briancon. You enter the town through wooden gates. The sun casts its shadow over the sun dials of its Place d'Armes. Its border is Italian, its landscapes in the upper mountains, its nature preserved, this is the Parc du Queyras. Then set off for the arid beauty of the col of Izoard, with its bare mountains, dazzling and snowy.
A simpler alternative, yet very remarkable, a car tour will lead you to the Corniche Sublime: the view over the cliff of the Cavaliers is breathtaking do not hesitate to walk to the edge.. spectacular!
Digne was already appreciated by the Romans, and it was also a
major stopping place along the Route Napoleon. Against a mountainous
background, under a clear blue sky its plane trees cast shadows
along its wide promenade.
Its fine romanesque church of Notre-Dame-du-Bourg, evokes the influence of Lombardy. Take a look at the lions in pink stone on its portal... Discover again.. the picturesque Forcaiquier built as an amphitheater on the slopes of a hill; its cemetery has rows of ancient yews which form surprising arches; its romanesque church of Notre Dame and its beautiful fountains all contribute to its unique charm; the first Franciscan foundations of Provence were laid here; the monastery of the Franciscan friars is arranged around the pretty cloisters. For a poetic air of Provence, walk through the narrow streets of Manosque, lined with their tall houses.. Other walks will lead you, drawn by your curiosity, to the priory of Ganagobie, a small masterpiece of romanesque Provence, which embraces the valley of la Durance..
See also Entrevaux: its position as the last city before the border with the duchy of Savoie explains its amazing heritage. The citadel perched on the ridge of a cliff is complemented by an old cathedral with its square crenelated bell tower...
