A 10 km Veynes (capital of Canton), at the foot of Lake Peyssier in an area tree to multiple attractions and varied Le Saix village character in winning competitions for the flowering of France, is visited for its houses flowering stone, part of its valley floor, and is known for its atmosphere and entertainment.
Location: With its impressive geological formation, the site opens from the gorge Gouravour on the cliffs of Fai, rising by the torrent of waterfalls and pools Maraize to reach the plateau and Lake Peyssier.
The climate is strongly influenced Mediterranean Alps in a medium altitude (800? 1800 m) very hilly, promotes the development of flora and fauna of great diversity with the number of different existing habitats .
The configuration steep and access to the site has helped its preservation.
The General Council of Hautes-Alpes area classified "Sensitive Natural Area" in 1987.
The inventory of ZNIEFF reveals the presence of plant species quality.
A study has revealed the existence of "the blessed fruit" whose only French resort is on this site, and a rich fauna.
Its designation as SACs in Natura 2000 must be reviewed shortly.
The common Saix is included in the scope of the Regional Park Baronnies.
The town is inhabited for 4000 years before Christ, and many prehistoric sites exist on its territory. There was a villa built near the present cemetery, in Gallo-Roman.
In the Middle Ages, a castle stands on the Citadel and is a major stronghold of the Barony of the Val d'Oze. In 1424 the lord of Saix John Gruel is killed at the Battle of Verneuil against the English.
At the time of the Wars of Religion, the lord of Saix is military governor of the place of Gap, and leader of the Catholic that he is in 1573 being defeated by Montbrun and Lesdiguières destroying his castle in the Saix, then the Abbey Clausonne over the mountain.
The village was built at that time under the ruins of the castle. It will also looted during the war of Savoy in 1692.
Le Saix hosted the "maquis", resistant at the last World War, especially in the old village of Clausonne. François Mitterrand will come several times to meet them. A "raid" in January 1944 deportation will send a son of the village, who did not return ...
SIGHTSEEING
The Upper Valley Maraize
The Upper Valley Maraize, site of 2000 hectares has been classified "Sensitive Natural Area" by the Conseil Général des Hautes-Alpes in 1987 because of the magnificence of its landscape and its geological qualities and flora in particular. Access by Road Departmental 249T, difficult, lets keep this area a nature preserve. Moreover, this space offers a variety of attractions to tourists at the attractive hiking through the torrent of Maraize.
Gorges Gouravour at the entrance of the sensitive natural areas, shortly after leaving the village of Saix. They are impressive in their narrowness and their height, they offer a fairly unique geological landscape, and pairs of eagles and chamois, clearly visible from the road departmental accompany visitors during their climb.
At the top of the gorge, the center of international ISP is at the center of a circus closed to the amazing nature. This structure participates actively in the economic and social Valley Buëch its work camps, cultural activities, themed evenings, the international meeting, its insertion actions ... Will there be developed an area of "eco-discovery" that would demonstrate what could be self-sufficient life of a small mountain farm in past centuries, and interpretive trails teaching of geology and flora place. The center combines culture and nature in a holistic approach. He also created a unique experimental music site in the world: huge "tubes" (directional loudspeakers) were built by young people from around the world, and distribute music (created live, or CD playback) dishes on the cliffs that affect a cathedral effect of the melodies, making a very moving "singing mountain" ...
After the field of Fai, leads the hiker in the circus Clausonne, now abandoned old town, and houses the remains of the Abbey of the 12th century. Today these ruins are being restored (the Department participates financially), and present in this isolated valley a note of emotion in a site of great beauty.
Ending his ascension, the 249T CD opens with a tunnel of beech on Lake Peyssiers, important and wild time. All around, pastures which are reminiscent of manicured lawns overlooking the Durance valley and offer a splendid view to Sisteron.
Finally, the trails that ascend the summit of Mount To-day (1850 m) across sites of a beauty sometimes comparable to that of the great American park, with groves of trees surrounded by boulders and rock bars. The view from the top allows to understand the geography of Mont Ventoux and white to Provence, in a plant to both Alpine and Mediterranean, perfectly enchanting.
Le Saix attracted by its location and its magnificent environment? But he is best known for its atmosphere, the joy of living of its people and the warm welcome they know aside. "Le Saix is not a village, is a tribe," one hears in the neighborhood. It has, for its fantastic atmosphere, deliver exceptional festivities, which gave him a reputation throughout the south of the department. The pyro-melodic shows designed and constructed on site attracted over 5 000 spectators, who sometimes came from afar to the occasion. Jacques Higelin, the heads or other Raides Arthur H came to entertain the crowd during the festival "Pay'z in Music" which is held every year at Pentecost. Animate international sites by meeting the cultural village and the gigantic trunks they have made impressive gorges in the ISP, are "singing mountain".
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Ecomuseum Cheminot Veynois to Veynes.
Castle Montmaur.
Science and the Light Bridge Airfield in Aspres-on-Buëch.
Ecomuseum Carthusian Saint-Julien-en-Beauchene.
Remains of the Priory Saint-Andre-de-Rosans.
Plan Veynes water.
PHOTOS
Overview
Payz'en Music Festival in the village
Concert Heads Stiff - Payz'en Music
The mistake that is singing the Mountains - Fai Le Saix
Photos of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to view and download
WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS
Ferme du Faï
Le Saix
Located at 1015 m altitude of 1927 this farm was. Located at the entrance of an ancient glacial valley or stream flows Maraize our tumultuous times. The proximity of the abbey of Chalaisienne...
Located in Le Saix
From 44 € to 62 € the double room
Au vieux tilleul
9.6
Veynes
In a garden on the edge of small river Buëch 2 rooms on the floor of the owner's house, with bathroom and WC. Living room with fireplace and library available to guests.
Located 6.5 km from Le Saix
55 € the double room
Le Chanelou
8.9
La Piarre
We are pleased to welcome you in our beautiful guest house overlooking the small village of La Piarre, south of the Hautes-Alpes and the border of the Drôme Provençale. 5 charming guest...
Larch cottage located due south at the foot of a hill overlooking the pine small rural village of St Auban of Oze. Absolute peace and quiet, ideal for families, hikers and nature lovers...
Located 3 km from Le Saix
From 750 € to 1050 € per week
Eco-gîte de Montbrand
10
Montbrand
Eco-cottage in the valley of the Upper Buëch. Place of resource and calm for the old barn of 70m² terraced house owners. Fully restored with ecological materials, environmentally sound...
Located 16.2 km from Le Saix
From 390 € to 450 € per week
Gîte rural les Hauts de Saint Jean Haute
Gap
Discover the Hautes-Alpes in an exceptional site at 900 m. altitude. You will find peace, space, authenticity, just 4 km from Gap. Dominique and Stephen and their children welcome you...
In the Hautes Alpes in Grenoble 1 hour and 30 minutes from Gap, situated between mountain, river and forest Upper Buëch, a site that will not fail to seduce you with its beauty, sunshine...
Located 7.4 km from Le Saix
15.50 € per day
Camping la source
9.5
Saint-Pierre-d'Argençon
Aire Naturelle campsite located in the heart of the High Buech. 2 hectares of woodland and meadow, shady, calm and with 300 days of sunshine a year. La Source is one of only 100 campsites...
Located 12.7 km from Le Saix
10 € per day
Camping des princes d'orange
8.7
Orpierre
Located on the hillside, the site of the Princes of Orange overlooks the village of Orpierre country of golden sun and sky lavender. Its 124 sites and defined shadows are spread over...
Hotel du Parc is located 60 km from Lake Serre-Poncon. It offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Hotel du Parc’s rooms are...
Located 7.7 km from Le Saix
Room from 57 €
Hôtel des Alpes
8.1
Serres
Hôtel des Alpes is 40 minutes from the Super-Dévoluy Ski Station. It offers rooms overlooking the courtyard and mountains and private parking with free garages. This hotel offers elegantly...
Located 9.9 km from Le Saix
Room from 49 €
Fifi Moulin
8.6
Serres
Fifi Moulin is a traditional hotel set in the medieval town of Serres, just 300 metres from the train station. Free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV are provided in the guest rooms....
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