Category: Culture and Heritage
Culture and heritage or cultural heritage? We will try to explore all directions. Verdon Xp offers whitewater activities. For those who expect college level articles … this might not be the best place.
By “heritage” or “cultural heritage” we mean the heritage that the previous populations of the Verdon transmitted to us. In order to see it a little more clearly, we thought it would be useful to divide this section into four subsections.
History; A valley occupied since prehistoric times, and even before by lemurs … A place that has seen the ages of iron and bronze pass. close to Combs sur Artuby, Jules Cesar settled his legions there in what is today Camps Juers, one of the largest military camps in Europe. Then came the wars of religion and closer to us the resistance during the Second World War. A valley that tells its story!
Lakes of the Verdon; Culture and heritage? And yes, the five artificial lakes of the Verdon would not exist without the efforts made by man. In fact, they incorporate the heritage that everyone can enjoy during the summer season.
The villages of Verdon; They are not left out, 42 municipalities make up the Verdon parks and as many charming Provencal villages. We tell you about them in a few articles.
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Trigance village: A Provencal village in the heart of the Verdon
Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Jabron valley, Trigance is a typical medieval village in Haute-Provence. Its tile-roofed houses, narrow, winding streets and fortified castle, which stands proudly atop the village, give it an authentic, picturesque charm. The old village can be compared to a small labyrinth of narrow, winding streets, lined with old…
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Le Mandarom in Castellane: Spirituality and controversy
A controversial haven of peace Perched high above Castellane, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France, the Mandarom is an atypical monastery. Founded in 1978 by Gilbert Bourdin, a controversial figure proclaiming himself to be the “cosmoplanetary messiah”, the site has a chequered history, oscillating between spirituality and accusations of sectarian aberrations. The Mandarom aims to…
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Low gorges of Verdon
Rafting is not possible on the low gorges of Verdon. Indeed, if formerly the water of the Verdon dug these magnificent gorges, they are now part of the lake of Esparron. If the Low Gorges of Verdon do not allow white water activities, they still contain many treasures. What is the Basses Gorges du…
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Comps-sur-Artubie, Templars, Hospitallers and legends
Comps-sur-Artuby is a small village in the Haut-Var where no less than 378 inhabitants were counted in 2014. This commune covers an area of 63 square kilometers with an average altitude of 900 meters. The market day is Saturday as well as Castellane. The village of Comps-sur-Artuby is part of the geological reserve of Haute-Provence….
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Construction of Castillon dam
The construction of the Castillon dam was not done in a single day. The first dam built on the Verdon, the Castillon dam, opened the door to several decades of work on the course of the emerald river. No less than five dams were built at the end of the 1970s. The beginnings of the…
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The house of local products of the Verdon
Arriving from Digne or from the lake of Castillon. Just after the roundabout called “rond point du Casino“. You will see on your left a pretty Provençal building restored to its original style. And well stop! The house of local products of the gorges of the verdon awaits you! A house of local products of…
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The Col des Champs, the Road Trip of the High Verdon
The Col des Champs joins among others Colmar to the Daluis gorges. Here is a road trip of a small day which will allow you to cross very different Alpine landscapes and will leave you great memories. Colmars-les-Alpes A small medieval town on the edge of the Verdon. Take the time to stroll through its…
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Lac de Castillon, test base for the DGA
Some will say; “The Verdon is not very populated, but you can see everything there” and they are right! We are talking to you today about a military test base which could well be the setting for a new episode of Mr Bond and his acolytes (by enlarging just a little …) It is by…
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Construction of lake Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
Before the construction of Lake Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, one must imagine a valley with gentle slopes with a landscape shaped by the human presence. Lavender fields, truffle oaks, wheat fields, vines and olive trees were perpetuated there by the local populations over the centuries. Construction of Lake Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, the first tests The construction of Lake Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon had…
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Lake Sainte-Croix-du-verdon, Rafting and canoe?
No rafting possible on Lake Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. And yes, for the practice of rafting, you need rapids! Difficult to find on a lake. For water sports enthusiasts, go rather to the top of this page and click on “Activities” For others, welcome to this article or we will tell you a little about this that you…