Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ecomusée l'Olivier
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
( 04 92 72 66 91;
www.ecomusee-olivier.com
; Ancienne rte de
Forcalquier, Volx; adult/child €4/free; 10am-12.30pm & 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 2-6pm Sat,
closed Jan; )
If all the olive groves around Forcalquier have inspired curiosity, head
15km southeast to Volx to learn about olive oil production and the tree's significance in
Mediterranean culture.
Prieuré de Salagon
HISTORIC SITE
( 04 92 75 70 50;
www.musee-de-salagon.com
; adult/12-18yr €7/5;
10am-7pm daily Jun-Aug, 10am-6pm Wed-Mon Sep-Apr, closed Jan; )
The 13th-cen-
tury Prieuré de Salagon (4km south of Forcalquier, outside the walled village Mane) is
among Provence's most peaceful spots. Wander through medieval herb gardens, fragrant
with native lavender, mints and mugworts, and a show garden of world plants. One stone
building houses concerts and exhibitions. The inviting bookshop features an extensive
children's section.
Couvent des Cordeliers
( 04 92 72 50 68;
www.couventdescordeliers.com
)
Two-hour workshops (€40 to €50)
in perfume-making, wine-tasting, and aromatherapy - some for families - in Forcalquier's
13th-century convent.
PERFUME MAKING
Sleeping
Relais d'Elle €
B&B
( 04 92 75 06 87, cell 06 75 42 33 72;
http://relaisdelle.com
; rte de la Brillane,
Niozelles; s/d/tr/q from €55/62/83/104; )
This stately, ivy-covered 1802 stone
farmhouse crowns a ridge in big-view countryside about 8km east of Forcalquier. Five
rooms and one studio, each with private entrance and some with beamed ceilings, are dec-
orated in smart country-house style. The gracious owners keep horses, which roam below
the vast flowered-festooned stone terrace. There's a huge pool and limited wi-fi. Reserve
ahead for the
délicieux
all-inclusive
tables d'hôte
(set fixed-price menus; €28).
Bergerie de Beaudine €
B&B
