Must-See Landscapes & Heritage Sites by "Le Pigeonnier"

Embrun: more than just heritage... a way of life.


The "Little Nice of the Alps" boasts a rich historical legacy perfectly in tune with its exceptional natural landscapes.


Towering over the Durance River, the old town centre reveals its cobbled streets, colourful facades and lively squares, all witnessing centuries of history.


Just a stone's throw away, discover the majestic Notre-Dame du Réal cathedral—an architectural jewel—as well as the Tour Brune and the ancient ramparts.


Extend your journey into the surrounding villages, where Alpine traditions, local craftsmanship and gastronomy are shared with passion.

Demoiselles Coiffées (fairy chimneys) rock formations in Pontis, Hautes-Alpes, French Alps
The Tour Brune standing next to the Notre-Dame-du-Réal cathedral in Embrun.
The minimalist interior of Boscodon Abbey in the national forest, Hautes-Alpes.
Boscodon Abbey, 12th-century Romanesque building near Embrun, Hautes-Alpes.
erial view of the Fort de Mont-Dauphin, just a few kilometers from Embrun.
Remarkable timber roof structure inside one of the Mont-Dauphin barracks.
Aerial view of the Chanteloube viaduct on Lake Serre-Ponçon.
Earth-fill dam of Lake Serre-Ponçon with the Durance River flowing below.
The Asfeld Bridge, an 18th-century structure over the Durance River.
Saint-Michel Chapel on the islet of Serre-Ponçon Lake in summer, French Alps
Saint-Michel Chapel reached on foot when water levels drop in Serre-Ponçon Lake
Golden eagle flying over alpine mountains in the Hautes-Alpes region, French Alps
Dôme de Neige des Écrins and Barre des Écrins peaks in the Écrins Massif, French Alps
Two hikers standing against an alpine mountain landscape in the Hautes-Alpes, French Alps