Barcelonnette: Hotels and Accommodation

In the center of Barcelonnette stands Villa La Sapinière, a villa built in 1878. It houses the Musée de la Vallée. As a Musée de France, it houses collections of fine art, archaeology, ethnography, natural history, and photography.

For your stay in Barcelonnette, you may wish to find a hotel.

Culture

Every year in August, the Fêtes latino mexicaines take place in Barcelonnette. Ten days of festivities in the town’s streets combine mariachi music, dancers in colorful costumes, and an exploration of Aztec culture.

The guided tour “Les villas de Barcelonnette et les tombes monumentales du cimetière” includes an outdoor tour of villas in Barcelonnette featuring Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences, as well as a visit to the cemetery’s monumental tombs.

Guided tours of Mexican villas in the Ubaye region provide insight into the history of the Ubayens who returned from Mexico in the 19th century.

Nature and Trails

The Promenade du Verger begins in the pedestrian zone, passes the villas of Barcelonnette, including the Musée de la Sapinière, and reaches a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

The Maison du Parc de Barcelonnette in the Parc de la Sapinière is free to enter. It provides information about hiking trails, sights, the biodiversity of Mercantour, and the rules in force in the national park.

Town Life and Activities

The Barcelonnette market takes place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Place Aimé Gassier. Local producers and craftspeople from the Ubaye region sell their products directly there.

The town center of Barcelonnette, which is completely closed to traffic, is ideal for strolling; lively squares such as Place Manuel offer terraces.

The Golf du Bois Chenu golf course near Barcelonnette has 9 holes and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

From Barcelonnette, cyclists can take on the Brevet des 7 cols, a challenge covering seven Alpine passes, including, for example, Col de la Bonette, Col de Vars, Col d’Allos, and Col de la Cayolle.

Getting There

Regular ZOU! bus services connect Barcelonnette with numerous cities, including Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

Those arriving by train or TGV can use Marseille Saint-Charles, Aix-en-Provence TGV, or Gap as their arrival station and then continue by rental car or regional express buses.

More local pages: Villars-Colmars, Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye, Faucon-De-Barcelonnette, Seyne, Saint-Pons, Le Lauzet-Ubaye, Pra Loup, Saint-Jean.

To the higher-level travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.