Maison Nature & Patrimoines

  • Maison Natures & Patrimoines
  • Moulage des fossiles de siréniens
  • Exposition Sirènes et Fossiles
  • Exposition Graine de textile
  • Exposition Graine de textile
  • Exposition Béatrice Derval
  • Exposition Béatrice Derval
Verdon Tourisme > Maison Nature & Patrimoines
Castellane-en

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.

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.

  • 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
    • Cuisine-en
    • Tradition/folklore
    • 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
    • Children's entertainment
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Concert
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Shows
    • 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

  • From 20/04/2024 To 05/05/2024
  • From 06/05/2024 To 30/06/2024
  • From 01/07/2024 To 31/08/2024
  • From 01/09/2024 To 20/10/2024
  • From 21/10/2024 To 03/11/2024
  • Open all week

  • Open on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Open all week

  • Open on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Open all week

  • Prices

    Free of charge.

Place Marcel Sauvaire
04120 Castellane-en

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