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Digne-les-Bains: thermal baths, Bléone Valley and Haute-Provence

© JC Benoit
Digne les Bains - © JC Benoit
© OT Digne
Digne les Bains - © OT Digne
Bléone Valley © brobert
Bléone Valley - © brobert
Clue de Barles - © G.Castellan
Clue de Barles - © G.Castellan
Ammonite Slab - © A. Pataud
Ammonite Slab - © A. Pataud
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Digne-les-Bains: Thermal Resort of Haute Provence

Located in the center of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, Digne-les-Bains is the administrative capital and the second most populated town in the area, with about 17,000 inhabitants, just behind Manosque. The town stretches along the Bléone Valley, a sometimes torrential river originating at over 2,400 meters in the Trois-Évêchés massif before joining the Durance River.

A Renowned Thermal Town

Digne-les-Bains is famous for its thermal waters, known for their many health benefits. Emerging at a temperature above 50°C, these mineral-rich waters are used to treat respiratory conditions and rheumatism.

A Remarkable Geological Heritage

The town is also the heart of the Geological Reserve of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the largest in Europe. Among its treasures is the famous "Ammonite Slab," an impressive rocky wall studded with fossils.

Outdoor Activities around Digne-les-Bains

Digne-les-Bains is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as:

The Train des Pignes

Connecting Digne-les-Bains to Nice, the "Train des Pignes" offers a picturesque mode of transport, operated by the Chemins de Fer de Provence. This journey traverses mountain and valley landscapes and provides a unique way to explore the region.

A Highlight Event: The Lavender Festival

Each year, during the first weekend of August, Digne-les-Bains comes alive with the famous "Lavender Festival." This traditional celebration honors the region's iconic flower with floral parades, shows, and various activities.

Digne-les-Bains combines natural, thermal, and cultural heritage, making it a useful destination at the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Bed and breakfast in Digne-les-Bains and Haute-Provence

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Why stay in Digne-les-Bains?

Digne-les-Bains combines thermal baths, geological heritage, Haute-Provence landscapes and outdoor activities. It is a useful base for exploring the Bléone Valley, nearby clues and villages, and routes towards the Southern Alps.

Where should I stay around Digne-les-Bains?

You can stay in Digne-les-Bains itself, in the Bléone Valley or in nearby villages depending on whether you want easy access to the thermal baths, hiking, quiet countryside or a stopover towards Manosque, Sisteron or the Verdon.

What can you do during a stay in Digne-les-Bains?

Visitors can discover the thermal baths, the Ammonite Slab, the geological reserve, the Clue de Barles, the Train des Pignes, hiking routes and the Lavender Festival in early August.