EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HAUTES-ALPES
Hautes-Alpes is in the south of France. Its inhabitants are called Bas Alpine. This department is located in the Alps. There are high plains, mountains, lavender fields and also ski trails. It is also known as Jean Giono. In the north there are high mountains. The western part is also known as French Colorado, while on the south there are canyons, lakes and so on. The main river is the Durance which flows in the west. Its remarkable and amazing valley has great importance. Hautes-Alpes is famous for olive oil, wine and raw silk. There is also abundance of aromatic plants and citrus fruits. Many tourist destinations make it very popular. In short, Hautes-Alpes is a remarkable place that has many things to offer.
Beautiful local sights and attractions
Discover a selection of the most beautiful places and attractions in HAUTES-ALPES-PROVENCE
History
This Provence was the part of original departments. It is during the French revolution when it gets its original name. Initially, it was called Nord-d...
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There was a time in the history when the population was evenly distributed in Hautes-Alpes. But this trend saw decline in the mid nineteenth century. ...
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Hautes-Alpes experiences Mediterranean climate. There are variations according to the height and distance from the sea. The latitude also plays a deci...
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