The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.

Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.

Richard Nonas, Le col du deuxième jour, montagne du Cousson, 2018
Richard Nonas, Le col du deuxième jour, montagne du Cousson, 2018
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The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.

Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.

Access

Cairn Centre d'art
10, montée Bernard Dellacasagrande
04005 Digne-les-Bains
+33 (0)4 92 31 45 29
cairncentredart.org

April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 5
🡪 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: closes at 5:15 p.m.

From July 1st to August 31st
🡪 9am to 6pm: closes at 7pm

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PLACES TO DISCOVER

Jardin des Cordeliers : ecological and landscaped park in downtown.
Dalle aux ammonites : a natural site with numerous fossilised ammonites dating from 200 million years.
Plan d’eau des Ferréols : offering many fun activities.
Unesco Géoparc de Haute-Provence : including parks, trails, gardens and contemporary artworks.
Maison Alexandra David-Néel : a museum and interpretation centre devoted to the orientalist writer, in her former residence.

PLACES TO STAY

Ce nid d’aigle : guest houses in the mountain.
Hôtel Villa Gaïa : charming hotel in a family house.

PLACES TO EAT

Nusa : vegetarian restaurant, tea and well-being room.
Météora : greek restaurant.
Le p’tit thaï : thai restaurant.
Chez Tonton Pepino : pizzeria and bar.

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