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After a fortnight’s work, the project is nearing completion for the creation of a panoramic viewpoint at the summit of the Rocher de Neuf Heures, as well as a rest and interpretation terrace halfway along the access path. Given the site’s difficult access, all materials were transported by helicopter. Among the items transported: a life-size chamois silhouette, and above all, a 2.5-metre metal “Étoile de Saint-Vincent”, created for the 1954 Corso by Camille Roux and donated by his son Emmanuel. Perched on a rocky peak, this star reinforces the symbolic dimension of the site by connecting it to the

Friday September 26, 2025 saw the inauguration of the Bois Noir lookout on the Turriers commune. Perched at 1340m above sea level on a natural promontory, this viewpoint offers spectacular 360° views over the Turriers basin, the southern Pre-Alps and the Écrins massif. This new site, located in the very north of the Haute-Provence Geopark territory, completes the network of developed sites along the Hautes-Terres thematic route, which from Sisteron offers visitors a chance to discover unspoilt nature and striking landscapes of varied rock formations, the result of 200 million years of geological history. These include a masonry platform

The guided tour of the Jardin des Papillons will be exceptionally cancelled on Friday April 18 due to the preparation of a planting site. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The public can enjoy tours of the Butterfly Garden throughout the Promenade Museum’s opening season, Monday to Friday at 10:30 am.

As it does every year, the Promenade Museum in Digne is looking for a motivated person to join its mediation team for 6 months, on a voluntary civic service contract. If you’re passionate about nature, looking for a job, between two diplomas or two years of qualifications, or wondering what direction to take for your future, this position may be of interest to you. It will enable you to discover or deepen your knowledge of the world of activities, meet a wide variety of people and get involved in exchanging ideas and raising awareness of current environmental issues. In

Linking downtown Digne-les-Bains to the Promenade Museum and the Barles road, the new Arches bridge was opened to traffic on Monday December 16, 2024. This new steel structure, 140 metres long and 12.5 metres wide, with a 700-tonne deck, replaces the old bridge built in 1894. Its advanced state of corrosion, structural problems and insufficient width decided in favor of the new bridge. A dedicated path separated by a low wall ensures the safety and accessibility of walkers in the extension of the soft link with the ammonite slab. Cyclists can also take advantage of the greenway to get