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In the stars

As you go through the Pays de Forcalquier – Montagne de Lure, renowned for having the purest sky in Europe, you will see the 13 domes of the astronomy observatory in Saint-Michel l’Observatoire. Come and gaze at our beautiful sky, discover our Universe and our starry heritage. Read Full Article →

The Montagne de Lure

The Montagne de Lure in winter Lure Espace Découverte has a French ski school (ESF) up to the first star, a secure toboggan run, starting-points for hiking trails and a mountainside restaurant: La Sauvagine. It’s a little family-type resort suitable for children and beginners and [...]

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In the sky

A bird’s eye view of the Pays de Forcalquier et Montagne de Lure… With a paraglider An unforgettable adventure Take off on a tandem flight and float on the breeze over some of the most beautiful landscapes of Haute-Provence. Services Haut les Mains: Courses, maiden flights, [...]

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On horseback

40 km of marked itineraries There are a large number of itineraries for pony trekking (orange marking) around Cruis, Forcalquier, Limans, Pierrerue, Revest-du-Bion, Sigonce, Saint-Michel-l’Observatoire and Villemus. Riding for all, on your own or with a group, for beginners or accomplished riders, to learn or take part in competitions, for rides [...]

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By bike and mountain-bike

On little country roads or on the hiking paths, bike or mountain-bike rides will help you discover all the beauty of the heritage, the sky and wildlife of the Pays de Forcalquier et Montagne du Lure. Discover the bike and mountain bike circuits and a few [...]

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On foot

From the family walk of about an hour to more athletic hiking, follow the markings and discover the charm of the region. For a « foodie » walk or a more secret hike through the most impressive landscapes, the pays de Forcalquier et Montagne de Lure has treasures to reveal! The [...]

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Les Mourres

The ruin-like rock formations of this site overlook the Forcalquier basin, the Durance and the Valensole plateau. Les Mourres (in Provençal, the word mourre means a muzzle or a head) make up a wild and highly unusual landscape formed by erosion in the same way as the hoodoos or fairy chimneys: [...]

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Gorges d’Oppedette in Haute-Provence

This little-known hiking and walking area gives hikers of all ages a breath-taking view of the deep canyon cut by the Calavon river. Scale the heights and admire the gorges d’Oppedette – one of Nature’s great masterpieces. Tour des gorges d’Oppedette 3h – 7km In Oppedette, stone has pride of place [...]

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Luberon

Studded with beautiful hilltop villages and ochre sites, the Luberon stretches lazilyin the sunbetweenManosque and Cavaillon, and passes through Forcalquier. The Luberon natural regional park develops initiatives to encourage the protection of wildlife in this unique site, supports local farming and promotes responsible tourism. Luberon, meet nature Hikes [...]

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Forcalquier

13, place du Bourguet
B.P. 15
04301 Forcalquier
FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)4.92.75.10.02
E-mail: bienvenue@haute-provence-tourisme.com

Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues

Médiathèque
04230 Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues
FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)4.92.73.02.57
E-mail: lure@haute-provence-tourisme.com

Lurs

Séminaire
04700 Lurs
FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)4.92.79.10.20

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire

Château d’Agoult
Place de la Fontaine
04870 Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire
FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)4.92.76.69.09
E-mail: astronomie@haute-provence-tourisme.com

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