Alps of Upper Provence Attractions

Place Forte is a hilltop fortress built in the 17th C, containing a small village inside. The walls surrounding the fort were constructed with reddish marble, making an impenetrable fortress.

Simiane Festival includes seven concerts of chamber music that run from late July to mid-August each year. The concerts are performed by artists from all over the world and take place in the Salle Romane of the Rotonde Castle.

This annual two-week festival runs from early to mid-August and includes more than just piano recitals. There are usually over 20 different events organized every year, including chamber concerts, recitals, and theatrical performances as well as lectures and seminars. A summer music academy also runs concurrently with the festival.