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Icône représentant : ruralRoofing

More informationVillage of Vars
A farm building on several levels typical of the agricultural farms in the valley. The animals lived underneath, the living quarters were in the middle with a hayloft under the eaves to store hay and straw.

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More informationVillage of Vars
The oven, the fountain and the wash-house are all found here in one place in Gaudissard (Risoul). Look up and all around you to explore St. Catherine and discover the unique architectural details that tell of life on the farm in a mountain hamlet: a covered tunnel, a steep staircase, wooden walkways, wooden shingles ...

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More informationVillage of Vars
On the roadside at the entrance to the village you can see a cross of the Passion of Christ with its symbols of the martyrdom of Christ. There are a number of these monumental crosses in the Queyras Valley, there are also two in Vars, one in front of the parish church of St Marcelin.

Icône représentant : ruralOn the heights

More informationVillage of Réotier
A farm building on several levels, adapted to its geographical location facing the sun with arches on the façade to provide shelter from the wind, etc.. Notice the carved capitals of the pillars made of pink Guillestre “marble” which come from the old Réotier church.

Icône représentant : ruralVine to Wine

More informationVillage of Saint-Clément-sur-Durance
Wander around the streets of the old village, sometimes it is hard to tell if you are on public property or on the terrace of a private house! The charm of St Clement comes from exploring those little lanes, narrow passages and very steep staircases between the houses, discovering architectural details of yesteryear.

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More informationVillage of Saint-Clément-sur-Durance
Wineries such as this one occupy a good part of the old town. Most often built on 3 levels (vats, press and living quarters), they were only used during the wine making season. St Clement, which still enjoys an exceptionally sunny position, was famous for its vines. Today most of the wineries have been renovated and are privately owned homes

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