CULTURAL HERITAGE Castellane-en

Maison Nature & Patrimoines

Maison Nature & Patrimoines
Devanture Maison Natures & Patrimoines
A point of departure, welcome and discovery, it opens its doors to the natural and cultural riches of the Verdon territory thanks to exhibitions, 1000 tips from the Parc du Verdon, a shop and activities throughout the year.
Exposition Sacrées croyances ! Exposition Sacrées croyances ! Moulage des fossiles de siréniens Exposition Sirènes et Fossiles
Exposition Sacrées croyances !
Exposition Sacrées croyances ! Moulage des fossiles de siréniens Exposition Sirènes et Fossiles

Located in the center of the village of Castellane, the Maison Nature & Patrimoines consists of two main exhibitions: in 2024, the Maison Nature & Patrimoines welcomes a new exhibition on popular beliefs. Linked to Catholicism or situated on its bangs, they are an integral part of everyday life. From pilgrimages and local saints to magic, superstition and witchcraft, discover the rituals that are rooted in the region. e.

The museum’s permanent exhibition “Sirens and Fossils” evokes the period when manatees and dugongs inhabited the sea that covered the region. Exceptional fossils, the only ones of their kind in the world, can be discovered on site at the Col des Lèques.
On the first level of the building you’ll find the Relais du Parc naturel régional du Verdon with information on the area and hiking, our free-access bookshop-boutique, and a temporary exhibition area. More information on our website!

Translations available for exhibitions in English, German, Italian and Dutch, please ask at reception.

  • Opening

    • 5 April To 21 April Every year
    • 22 April To 31 May Every year
    • 1 June To 30 June Every year
    • 1 July To 31 August Every year
    • 1 September To 30 September Every year
    • 1 October To 17 October Every year
    • 18 October To 2 November Every year

    • Open all week

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open all week

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

      Fermeture de 13h à 15h.

    • Open all week

      Fermeture de 13h à 14h.

  • Prices

    Free of charge.

    Les visites guidées pour des groupes (8 personnes et +) sont possibles sur réservation : 6 €/ personne, gratuit pour les accompagnateurs

  • Payment method

    • Bank/credit card
    • Check
    • Cash
    • Credit transfer

  • Spoken languages

    • French
    • Italian

  • Environment

    • Close to a public transportation
    • Bus stop < 500 m
    • Close to GR footpath
    • Village centre

  • Adapted Tourism

    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
    • Site, building totally accessible

  • Cultural activities

    • Crafts
    • Plastic arts
    • Calligraphy
    • Ceramics
    • Cosmetics
    • Engraving
    • Creative hobbies
    • Paintings graphic arts
    • Pottery
    • Binding and frames
    • Weaving
    • needlework
    • Wood work
    • Basketry
    • Discovery
    • Religion
    • Cuisine-en
    • Tradition/folklore
    • Patisserie-en
    • Regional products
    • Agricultural
    • Bee-keeping
    • Botanical
    • Water
    • Environment
    • Fauna - flora
    • Gardening
    • Archeological digs
    • Architecture
    • Astronomy
    • Geology
    • Paleontology
    • Psychology
    • Health
    • Technology/Electronics
    • Volcanologie-en

  • Services & Equipment & Activities

    • PrestationService
    • Children's entertainment
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Concert
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Shows
    • Accessible en poussette-en
    • Theatre
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Entertainments room
    • Exhibition space
    • Shop
    • Lift
    • Toilets
    • Parking
    • Themed tour
    • Guided tours
    • Educational visits
    • Pets welcome

    Animaux : Accepted

    Pets accepted on a lead only

  • Customer base

    • Specially for children