Castellane, a charming Provençal village, is home to several museums that reflect its rich history and cultural heritage. These three museums with diverse themes to understand local culture but also great History!
Exhibitions, events and workshops
The Nature & Heritage House
The Maison Nature & Patrimoines, municipal museum, is located in the heart of the village. This place, open free to all, invites you to discover several facets of the heritage of the Verdon valley.
- The exhibition Mermaids and Fossils will take you into the sea which covered Provence 40 million years ago and which sheltered a colony of sirenians, tropical marine mammals, whose fossils today adorn the Castellanese mountains.
- Magic, superstitions, witchcraft or Christian rites; in 2024 explore the mysteries of the rituals of Haute Provence with the exhibition Sacred beliefs!
An exciting immersion
Castellane Museums
The Resistance Museum
Great history awaits you at the Resistance Museum ! Discover the Second World War and the Resistance in Haute Provence thanks to hundreds of objects retracing extraordinary individual journeys. This museum offers a poignant and educational dive into one of the most significant chapters of French history.
Citromuseum
The emblematic vehicles (DS, 2 CV, Dyane, etc.) of France from the 1950s to the 1980s are exhibited at the CitroMuseum. An exceptional collection of post-war cars, signs and enameled plaques from the Citroën brand. The Citroën Museum is a must for car enthusiasts, tracing the evolution of this iconic brand. Visitors can admire rare models and discover fascinating anecdotes about the history of the automobile in France.
