Explorer and writer Alexandra David-Neel spent 25 years in Asia. Her house and museum trace the journey of this extraordinary woman.
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.
Explorer and writer Alexandra David-Neel spent 25 years in Asia. Her house and museum trace the journey of this extraordinary woman.
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.
Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Gandhara.
An original exploration of the treasures held in the collections of the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques. Each year, visitors are invited to discover a different Asian cultural sphere and, following Japan, to delve into the culture and arts of India through to the end of 2026.
Alexandra David-Neel
27 avenue du Maréchal Juin
04000 Digne-les-Bains
04 92 31 32 38
alexandra-david-neel.fr
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (from April 1 to November 30) or 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (from December 1 to March 31).
Visits of the villa by telephone reservation.
Locate other art venues in the vicinity on the map.
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.
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.
PLACES TO STAY
• Ce nid d’aigle : guest houses in the mountain.
• Hôtel Villa Gaïa : charming hotel in a family house.