Musée Promenade

Exhibition rooms offer direct access to the exceptional landscapes and heritage riches of the territory: rich geological history (numerous marine fossils), remarkable biodiversity (The world of butterflies, butterfly garden), connection to local cultural life for more than 40 years …

Possibility of picnicking, open toilets.

Go meet butterflies, simply stroll or come and learn about the geological history of the region or the global network of UNESCO Geoparks.

Internationally renowned artists have drawn their inspiration from it, such as Andy Goldsworthy, Joan Fontcuberta, Sylvie Bussières, Agathe Larpent. Space for wandering, creation, dominating Digne from the top of its tuff peak, it immerses the visitor in a cozy universe which leads gently to the heart of the memory of the Earth...
In the exhibition halls of the museum, the last 300 million years of the Earth's history pass before our eyes...

In ancient times, the Alpine Ocean covered the region. Stone fossils like Ammonites and other Ichthyosaurs illustrate this memory. A film tells the history of the region's landscapes and their evolution, the great upheavals that the Earth has experienced. It allows everyone to become aware of the extraordinary wealth of this territory.

Japanese garden
To discover in the park of the Museum-Promenade: the Japanese garden of Kamaïshi. Of Japanese inspiration, this garden was designed in homage to the twinning of the towns of Digne and Kamaïshi around the theme of “Man and his seasons”. The different stages of a man's life are actually represented there as the flowers bloom, along the path. A Japanese-style door materializes each entrance and invites visitors to enter the garden. A bridge, a pond, paths or benches, sophisticated vegetation, lanterns and pagodas live in harmony in this timeless space accessible to all (access ramp for people with reduced mobility).

The Butterfly Trail
Between the waterfalls and the terraces specially designed to accommodate the favorite – or exclusive – plants of butterflies or their caterpillars, in this particular environment on the edge of the Mediterranean and Alpine climate, more than 139 species of butterflies evolve freely and can be observed from spring to fall.

Randoland
Discover the Promenade Museum park differently: with games and puzzles for children and tourist information for parents.
With these fun circuit sheets, children will happily join the visit. The visit is available for three age groups: 4/6 years, 7/9 years and 9/12 years.
Available only at the tourist office.

Bundled price with the cairn.

An annual subscription is offered to residents of member municipalities of Provence Alpes Agglomération (€20 for individuals, €35 for a family), which allows unlimited access to the museum during the entire opening period.