Seyne: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Seyne
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Seyne is particularly characterized by the Citadelle Vauban de Seyne and its historic townscape. The elongated, bastion-fortified structure has casemates; a double caponier leads to rear firing casemates. The actual citadel was built in 1693. Niquet and subsequently Vauban were initially involved in the fortification work on site.
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Culture
The Citadelle Vauban de Seyne is open year-round for individual visits and group tours. From the fortification, panoramic views extend across the Blanche mountain range and the Alpine valley. In the town, several interconnected house façades form the curtain wall of the former medieval town fortifications, or at least mark its course. One town gate consists of a pointed-arch passageway with a barrel vault.
Another historical landmark is the Church of Notre Dame de Nazareth. It was built no later than the 13th century, has been classified as a monument historique since 1842, and is considered an example of Romanesque art in Provence.
La Maison du Mulet is a museum and an activity park presenting the mule and its history in the Pays de Seyne. The exhibitions “Le Miracle du Mulet” and “les Animaux, la Nuit” can be viewed there. On Thursdays in July and August, La Maison du Mulet also offers demonstrations of working with a mule as well as carriage rides.
Routes
The GR®69 La Routo® passes through Seyne-les-Alpes. The 520-kilometre long-distance hiking trail follows historic transhumance routes from the Crau plain near Arles to the Stura Valley in the Italian Piedmont.
For cycling, there is VTT Route No. 8 “La maison du Mulet”. The family-friendly cycling route runs through the hamlets and farms of the Pays de Seyne. It starts either at Place d'Armes in Seyne-les-Alpes or at Place du Champs de Foire in Selonnet.
Practical travel information
Seyne can be reached by train or bus. The Lignes Express Régionales offer daily return services. The Seyne tourist office also provides a small guide with two routes for exploring the town.
Other destinations: Pra Loup, Allos, Montclar, Méolans-Revel, Villars-Colmars, La Foux, Barcelonnette, Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye.
To the main travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.
