This village stands proudly against the backdrop of the Roubine hill. It is crowned by the Fort Vauban and its large Medieval Tower.
It is located in a wide valley surrounded by a cirque of high mountains (up to 3,000 m) and wooded hills. When strolling through the narrow streets of this old village of lopsided houses with faded pastel facades, you will be able to admire some old stone houses and may notice a door (such as n°11 on the Grand'Rue, the former Trois Rois hotel) or a Medieval archway, a corbel or perhaps an impressive old wash house with its wooden raftered roof.

The highlight of your visit will of course be the massive grey stone citadel that overlooks the village. As a former border town, Seyne was fortified by Vauban by order of Louis XIV at the end of the 17th century.

A fort, ramparts and bastions encircle a 12th century watchtower.
Today a visit to the "citadel" (with slide show) is a "must". Inside the village, rue du Barri, do not miss the Forge eco-museum that shows representations of how craftsmen worked in the past.

While there is an entrance fee, access to the front part of the fort is free of charge. From the top of the ramparts, you will have a magnificent view of the valley, perhaps through the arrow slits, and even have a little picnic on one of the beautiful wooden tables provided for this purpose !

Close to the Serre Ponçon lake and three winter sports resorts Seyne les Alpes offers a wide range of activities. As lively in summer as in winter, the village benefits from maximum sunshine in all seasons. There is something for everyone, whatever your tastes, age, or sporting conditions.

Don't miss the mule races which normally take place the second Saturday in August paying homage to a long tradition of mule rearing. This animal which despite its sweet nature is a sturdy worker was once the only practical form of transport because the roads were almost inexistant. Mule trading made Seyne a uniquely prosperous place in the Alpes de Haute Provence right up until the end of the 50s. Today these kind animals have entered into the folklore, they will calmly accompany you on long walks, carrying your baggage and if necessary tired children (...some of whom are happy to remain tired !!).

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