Veynes

Veynes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVeynesOze at 4.7 km (9 min)
Insee code05179Furmeyer at 5.7 km (10 min)
Postcode05400Montmaur at 6.6 km (10 min)
Latitude44.5407980Aspres-sur-Buëch at 8.1 km (10 min)
Longitude5.8258650Saint-Auban-d'Oze at 8.5 km (17 min)
AltitudeFrom 771 to 1815 metersChâteauneuf-d'Oze at 8.7 km (17 min)
Surface42.60 km²Le Saix at 9.2 km (19 min)
Population3170 inhabitantsChabestan at 9.7 km (14 min)
Density78 inhabitants/km²La Faurie at 10.2 km (17 min)
Chief townGap (at 25 km, 26 min)La Bâtie-Montsaléon at 11.5 km (16 min)
DepartmentHautes-AlpesAspremont at 11.7 km (10 min)
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TOWN PRESENTATION

A 100 km south of Grenoble at the door Dévoluy, Veynes is the capital of the Hauts-Pays Buëch. Its historic center is to discover, with a term "follow the rail" that lets you know the history of the major monuments throughout twenty signs.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Ecomuseum Trumence Veynois: memory of an important rail junction ... Acessible Handicap: motor and mental disability.
  • Water Plan Iscles: a domain for free access, 10 acres including 5.5 acres of water. Supervised swimming from early July to late August. Accessible to persons with disabilities "Tiralo" and "Seahorse", available on request from the lifeguards. Pets allowed.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Veynes-Devoluy
Information pointsTourist Office of Veynes
Leisure centresLeisure Centre of the Iscles
Performance hallsLe Fourmidiable

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market Thursday morning throughout the year: many producers ...
  • Summer: Friday night markets and numerous events.
  • October 28: Fair October 28th.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Visit Dévoluy, Bochaine and countries Buëch.
  • Numerous trails for hiking, mountain bike.
  • Castle Montmaur:
  • Area county. Classified historic monument from the 14th to the 17th century.
  • Castle Montmaur was acquired by the Conseil Général des Hautes-Alpes in 2007 to carry out a program of asset recovery. Historic monument, it presents the architecture of a medieval castle, the rich interiors of the great century and the Renaissance (frescoes, fireplaces, carved doors, French ceiling?) And the memory of resistance.
  • Abbey Clausonne:
  • Clausonne Abbey, one of the thirteen abbeys Chalaisienne is located in a very mountainous circus at the foot of Mount To-day. The choice of such a location described very well by itself about the monks who settled there. The abbey belonged to the order of Chalais.
  • The remains, during preservation, evidence of what was originally a monument of great architectural beauty inspired by Romanesque architecture in the magnificent setting of the circus Clausonne.

For further information: Email: abbayeclausonne@gmail.fr

  • The abandoned village of Saved:
  • The village of Sauve was inhabited until 1873, when the expropriation, and the purchase of land by the state. Currently this site is managed by the NFB.
  • Access by car to village throughout the year.
  • 2 paths in Education 30 minutes and 1:30.
  • The chapel at Sainte Roseline Bertaud - La Roche of Arnauds:
  • Remains of a monastery of women Bertaud founded in 1188, located in a wild and majestic at the foot of Mount Aurouze in a ring of mountains with magnificent scenery, accessible only on foot.
  • A pilgrimage takes place each year on the first Sunday of July, in honor of Sainte Roseline, 2nd daughter of Arnaud de Villeneuve, lord of the Arc de Provence.
  • This chapel is available, beyond the snow.
  • Directions: From Rock of Arnauds take direction Les Roux, Les Baux, then direction Cottage Matacharre a forest track. Leave the car at the gate, then follow the trail up to the Col de Conod. From there down by the barn to get to the chapel after crossing the magnificent forest of data (nuns). Time: 2:30 to go.
  • Flying activities in Aspres-on-Buëch.
  • Hiking and mountain bike riding.
  • White water sports, via ferrata, climbing ...
PHOTOS
Place Adrian Lane
 
Fresco Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean
Fountain of Aquarius (Republic Square)
 
Trompe l'oeil (Passage du Barry)
The water
 
The water
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 in Veynes55 € the double room 
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 9.1 km from VeynesFrom 44 € to 62 € 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...
Located 10.3 km from Veynes57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les mésanges
Saint-Auban-d'Oze
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 5.3 km from VeynesFrom 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 11.8 km from VeynesFrom 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...
Located 16.7 km from VeynesFrom 640 € to 930 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping La Garrigue  
La Faurie
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 5 km from Veynes15.50 € 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 11.3 km from Veynes10 € per day 
Camping Belle Roche    
10
Lalley
Nestled between the Vercors and the Écrins mountain ranges, the Trièves is a rolling plateau with several mountains of its own, including Mont Aiguille, Obiou, Grand Ferrand and more....
Located 27 km from VeynesFrom 13.50 € to 16 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Du Parc     
7
Aspres-sur-Buëch
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 6.2 km from VeynesRoom from 57 €
Hotel Bermond     
8.1
Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne
Situated in the mountain village of Saint-Julien en Beauchêne, this rustic hotel is set in beautiful gardens with views of the Alps. It features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant....
Located 12.5 km from VeynesRoom from 45 €
Hôtel Restaurant Les Alpins  
Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne
Located in the village of Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, this hotel is 6.3 km from Lus-la-Croix-Haute and offers a restaurant with a terrace. Gap is a 40-minute drive away and free private...
Located 12.5 km from VeynesRoom from 55 €

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