Damn, it's raining! Are you wondering what to do when it rains in Sisteron? In Serres or Rosans? Rain is quite rare in Sisteron Buëch. Sometimes, we predict its arrival: "The sky is pink this morning, rain is on its way!", or when it's heavy, a few clouds bud, the sun hides and the rain arrives for a storm at the end of a summer day. The territory is quite vast, often, it rains in Les Monges and not in Laragne, it rains in Orpierre, but we can climb in Sisteron... we play hide and seek with the rain! Tell us what you liked best, in our list of things to do when it rains in Sisteron Buëch? In any case, it never lasts very long. So "great, it's raining!": depending on the season, it waters the crops, it cools, it makes mushrooms grow and then there are cool things to do when it rains!
A journey to the heart of history and art
Explore museums and galleries for a cultural break
In Sisteron, admire the exhibition in place at the Espace d'Ornano, before going down to the Gallo-Roman Museum. At the Édith Robert Museum, a beautiful collection introduces the history of the Earth and Time (which passes, not the weather… ;), before visiting the Paléogalerie de Salignac and its unique collection of fossils in the world. Also discover the eco-museums, local artists' galleries and the Poste-Musée in Eyguians!
Awaken your senses at Pauz'Colorée
This multi-sensory and creative space, installed indoors, is ideal for when it rains... but not only! In a serene and colorful atmosphere, we explore, we create, we imagine, we relax... a free and joyful moment to share with family or friends, whatever your age.
Treat yourself to a movie session
Watching a good movie while enjoying popcorn is a good idea, whatever the weather, head to the Le Rex cinema in Sisteron or Le Phénix in Laragne-Montéglin. You will also discover a boutique area with creations related to cinema and film posters to decorate your interior!
Local delicacies and good addresses
Enjoy every moment!
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Local know-how and traditions
Meet the passionate producers and artisans
Book a visit to one of our producers and discover the life of the farm, spirulina farm, lavender farm, these enthusiasts will tell you everything from the cellar to the mill, including the honey house or the brewery. Our artisans are always available in their shop or workshop to explain their profession and know-how.
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Authentic flavors and gourmet pleasures
Enjoy in our restaurants
Tasting local specialties, lovingly prepared by our restaurateurs, that's a great program! Village inn, brasserie, creperie, snack bar, pizzeria, whether it's casual or at a Bib Gourmand, they have something to satisfy you, from Rosans to Sisteron, via Sainte-Colombe, Laragne or Turriers... Casual or small dishes in the big ones: choose the right restaurant that you like.
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Comfort and deliciousness at the rendezvous
Enjoy a comforting break
It's nice to sit on the covered terrace of a bar, watch the rain fall while enjoying a coffee or a good beer. Are you more of a sweet or savoury person? Sit inside a creperie, a village inn, a pastry shop or a coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere to enjoy a homemade apple pie, a calisson, an ice cream or a hot chocolate depending on the season!
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Shopping and local souvenirs
Stroll through the shops and stock up on specialties
If you feel like doing a bit of shopping, this is the opportunity to try that marvel you spotted in the window! Think about what you are going to give to the neighbor who takes care of the cat. Tour the local product shops, just to stock up on souvenirs and local specialties to bring back in your suitcases. You have seen the beautiful shops of our Tourist Offices: honey, apple juice, pied paquet, beer, lavender and quality artisanal products at a direct producer price.
Play and challenge yourself with family or friends
Whether you prefer foosball or board games, playing a game on a rainy day keeps you busy and makes for a good laugh. You'll often find a stack of games in the lodge or a foosball table at the campsite. We can also offer you a board game created by a local: Rapa Nui, available for purchase in our offices!
Even in the rain and whatever the weather
Fill up on sensations
Come on sportsmen, you are not made of sugar and besides, the rain does not prevent you from doing a via souterrata, and even some potholing ! Book quickly! And then when it rains, we can always…
- FLY: at the On'Air wind tunnel in Tallard, we invite you to take a free fall in a huge glass tube, surrounded by mountains. Awesome! We warn you: it's mind-blowing! To do with family or friends.
- CLIMBING: and yes… you came to climb and it's raining! No problem, tomorrow, the weather will be nice… in the meantime, if one of the previous ideas doesn't tempt you, there are the overhanging spots and if you are staying in Orpierre in a campsite, a 1000-hold climbing room is open at the Camping des Princes d'Orange and a climbing wall is accessible every day in season from 10 a.m. to 21 p.m. at the Camping Les Catoyes…
- WALKING: we still go for a walk in the rain (except in the event of a storm): good shoes, umbrella, waterproof jacket, at the water's edge, in town, and why not the Sundial Route…to bring him back!
Moments of reading and discovery
Dive into a good book, nice and warm
Many authors are from the region, this might be an opportunity to reread Pagnol, Giono, Magnan: do you know them? The latter's novel "Laure du bout du monde" is set in Méouge in Éourres, the village of the author Claire Strauss! Take a look around our bookstores in Laragne and Sisteron, you will find what you are looking for and will be well advised. You can also go to newsagents and your Tourist Offices to find a regional novel, the guide to the Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park or a book on the UNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence! Why not enjoy the comfort of the gîte and curl up in an armchair, under a blanket, to reserve your book on the Tourist Office's online store.
And for those who would like to explore the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence further, our region offers a thousand things to do when it rains:
- Le Lake Museoscope, on the edge of Lake Serre-Ponçon, offers you a panoramic view of the lake and will tell you the whole story of its creation, the submerged village, the models, a 5D film: to do.
- The Hautes-Alpes Departmental Museum in Gap offers 2600m2 of free exhibition space, regional collection, Louvre and FRAC deposits, with occasional events.
- The Veynes Railway Workers' Ecomuseum in Veynes and the Museum of Old-Time Costumes and Trades will delight young and old alike, with a model train!
- Visit the Pusteaux distillery in La Faurie for lavender lovers
- Enjoy the indoor swimming pools of Gap or Digne-les-Bains, thermal baths in Montbrun-les-Bains
