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Home<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Bu\u00ebch<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Bu\u00ebch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The wild song of the Baronnies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the southern borders of the Alps and Provence<\/strong>, the Bu\u00ebch <\/strong>rolls out its wide valleys and fragrant hills, between the cool shadows of the gorges and the clarity of the sky. A land of contrasts and harmony, it combines the strength of cliffs and the gentleness of orchards and lavender fields, the memory of ancient towns and the promise of carrying winds. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the heart of the Bu\u00ebch, lavender flowers<\/strong> whisper in summer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Land of character<\/div>

From hilltop villages to aromatic fields<\/p><\/div>

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A wild setting<\/strong>untamed kingdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Gorges de la M\u00e9ouge<\/strong>, turquoise water carves out the soft rock, hollowing out natural pools and kettles. In summer, the river becomes a haven for bathers, in winter a sanctuary of silence. The streams and lakes of Iscles, Germanette, Riou and Rosans are islands of freshness. Not far away, the climbing cliffs ofOrpierre<\/strong><\/a> attract climbers from all over the world, drawn by the village’s golden verticality and gentle lifestyle. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C. Tempier – AD05<\/div><\/div>

The Gorges de la M\u00e9ouge<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Villages of memory<\/strong>that tell the story of time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Bu\u00ebch preserves a heritage where stone still speaks. The Petites Cit\u00e9s de Caract\u00e8re<\/strong> of Serres and Garde-Colombe<\/strong> huddle around their squares, arcades and round-tiled roofs. Time seems less hurried here: you can stroll, chat and greet in the cool shade of a fountain. Just a step aside and Sisteron’s citadel stands watch. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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S. Bi\u00e9<\/div><\/div>

The village of Orpierre<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Colors and fragrances<\/strong>a sensory journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the hillsides, orchards and lavender fields<\/strong> create a mosaic that changes with the seasons. In spring, the rosy whites of the fruit blossoms mingle with the song of the bees. In summer, the indigo of lavender scents the scorching air, heralding the harvest and markets bursting with fruit gilded by the Provencal sun. Lime, thyme, roses, mint and other aromatic<\/a><\/strong> plants flourish here all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

Lavanderaie des Hautes Baronnies<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clear skies, <\/strong>free flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Parc naturel r\u00e9gional des Baronnies proven\u00e7ales<\/strong> watches over the unspoilt nature<\/a> of the Bu\u00ebch. The mountain of Chabre<\/strong>, kingdom of free flight<\/a>, offers its crests to paragliders and hang gliders. At Moydans, the astronomical observatory<\/a> invites you to probe the infinity of the immaculate sky. And on the plain, theChevalet aerodrome<\/a><\/strong> extends the exhilaration of open horizons. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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G. Isnard<\/div><\/div>

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Bu\u00ebch<\/strong> highlights<\/h2>\n\n
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Bu\u00ebch<\/em>Ozone Chabre open paragliding championships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every year, the Ozone Chabre Open brings together the world’s paragliding elite on the legendary Chabre mountain. A spectacular competition in which precision, strategy and alpine thermals create an aerial ballet as technical as it is exhilarating. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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la Roche des Arnauds<\/em>Starry night<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every summer, Starry Night sets the Bu\u00ebch sky ablaze. Organized by the Association fran\u00e7aise d’astronomie, this August evening invites you to observe the Perseid shower under one of the purest skies in the Hautes-Alpes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Bu\u00ebch<\/em>Autumn fairs and markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Hautes-Alpes, autumn can be savored on the market stalls. From crisp apples to alpine cheeses and mountain honey, fairs and markets celebrate high altitude terroirs. In the Bu\u00ebch region, colorful gourmet gatherings punctuate the golden season. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Bu\u00ebch in figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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AREA<\/strong><\/td>83% of the department’s 5,549 km\u00b2 are covered by forests and mountainous areas.<\/td>2,018.3 KM\u00b2 OF LAND<\/td><\/tr>
RESIDENTS<\/strong><\/td>One of France’s most sparsely populated departments, the Hautes-Alpes has a population of 142,000.<\/td>34 147<\/td><\/tr>
TOURIST BEDS<\/strong><\/td>There are 410,000 tourist beds throughout France. They generate 22 million overnight stays a year. <\/td>41 000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NB: data common to the Sisteron-Bu\u00ebch and Bu\u00ebch-D\u00e9voluy EPCIs (excluding the D\u00e9voluy commune) – Source: INSEE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Need advice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tourist office,your local ally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: <\/strong>don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams<\/strong> to make the most of your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bu\u00ebch springs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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497 Av. du Commandant Dumont, 05400 Veynes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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04 92 57 27 43<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sisteron Bu\u00ebch<\/h3>\n\n
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1 Pl. de la R\u00e9publique, 04200 Sisteron<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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04 92 61 36 50<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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PPAM<\/em>Fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Iram – Air Libre Prod<\/div><\/div>

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Experiments <\/em>Astronomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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