Barcelonnette is a lively alpine town in the Ubaye Valley known for its mountain backdrop its Mexican influenced villas and its friendly small town rhythm. The center has narrow streets pastel facades and open squares that create a warm welcoming atmosphere. Throughout the town stand the distinctive villas built by families who returned from Mexico which add an unexpected architectural flourish. The surrounding mountains rise steeply and offer trails meadows and wide views that shift with the seasons. Festivals outdoor sports and a relaxed pace shape Barcelonnette into a place where alpine nature cultural curiosity and everyday life come together in a bright balanced way.
Part of: France