Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a department in southeastern France, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region with Digne-les-Bains as its prefecture. The department is renowned for its lavender fields, particularly around the Valensole plateau, and features diverse landscapes ranging from Alpine peaks in the north to Mediterranean influences in the south. It's also famous for the Verdon Gorge, one of Europe's most spectacular river canyons, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities and nature tourism.