Jausiers
From the Alpes Maritimes, take the N64 road in Saint Etienne de Tinee. From Barcelonnette via the D900.
Discover the village of Jausiers near Barcelonnette
At the gateway to the Haute Ubaye and the Mercantour National Park, at the end of the Bonette road (the highest in Europe, which climbs the pass of the same name to an altitude of 2802 metres), and on the banks of the tumultuous Ubaye river, the village of Jausiers has no reason to complain about its environment!
A pretty mountain village in the Alpes de Haute Provence
In addition to its sumptuous natural setting at an altitude of 1250 m - fir trees, vast meadows and crisp mountain air - this large mountain village will also win you over with its pleasant pedestrian street with pastel-coloured facades, its Château des Magnans, its many gîtes, tables d'hôtes and other charming, welcoming hotels, its Café des Arcades and its colourfully-painted Musée de la Vallée.
The Church of Saint Nicholas of Myre
Clean and beautifully restored, Jausiers has a cheerful face, with a pretty square around a fountain, beside which you can admire the beautiful church of Saint Nicolas de Myre, in a sober Baroque style, without gilding or embellishments, based on the Piedmont model.
The Jausiers lake: a pretty little lake for swimming
In fine weather, enjoy the waters of the Siguret lake, a small lake at the foot of the village. The people of Jausiers love to relax here, with supervised swimming for children, a large zip line that ends in the water and a water-ski cableway... in short, a great place to have a good time and cool off in summer!
A historical link with Mexico
History buffs won't forget that Jausiers was the birthplace of the Arnaud brothers, famous in the Valley for their emigration to Mexico at the beginning of the 19th century, where they made their fortune: in fact, a plaque reminds us that they lived in a former ‘silk mill’ before leaving for Louisiana, where they founded Arnaudville.
An ideal village to recharge your batteries
Open-air activities or historical heritage, fresh air, good meals, goat's cheese tasting, local charcuterie or génépi, walks in the Ubaye Valley... Jausiers offers you a very ‘natural’ holiday.
The Jausiers market
The pretty Jausiers market takes place every Sunday morning at the foot of the superb Eglise St Nicolas de Myre. It's a great opportunity to stock up on good local produce and take a stroll around the village. It's a very pleasant market in the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Our map of Jausiers (postal code 04850)
To find your way around the village, you can use our map of Jausiers. We've included all the points of interest in the village (town hall, church, tourist office, Siguret lake, etc.) as well as our accommodation recommendations. So you can locate them before you book your stay in Jausiers.
What to see
Valley Museum (in the former Dunand house) on the theme : lively, destructive, tamed water.
Guided tour of the church of Saint Nicolas de Myrhe.
Visit the village and its religious heritage, and also visit the last windmill in activity in the department.
Chastel trail with its orientation table.
The park with the Mexican villas.
The cemetery with its grandiose tombs.
Leisure activities
In winter, a Nordic natural area (25 km),snowshoeing, treks with sleigh dogs.
In summer, paragliding, bicycle touring,leisure activity area around the man-made lake (tennis,artificial climbing wall, adventure park, children's games, pedal-boats).
Leisure park (quad bikes, paint ball, adventure trail, etc.)
Numerous excursions (Sagnès lake, Siguret peak at 3,032m).
By car or bike, Bonette road (the highest in Europe at 2,802m).
Bonette Rally (cycle race in July).
"Maison des Produits de Pays" for all the valley's specialities, from cooked pork meat products or genepi liquor to local craftwork.
Hotels
A former Mexican style manor turn into a charming luxury hotel whith a stunning swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant - Spa, Massage - WiFi - 10km from the ski resorts
Bed and breakfast
A very pleasant gîte in a well-appointed period house. Superb breakfast and very convivial dinner (aperitif offered, welcoming hosts...). You feel right at home! Ideal for a stay in Jausiers.
Accomodations
Hotels.
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals. Gites.
Campsite.
Your questions about Jausiers
Following the publication of this guide, you sent us several questions about the commune of Jausiers. Here are our answers to your most frequently asked questions, so that we can keep all our readers informed.
Where to stay in the village?
Above you'll find our recommendations for accommodation in the village. We update this selection of hotels, B&Bs and holiday rentals every year to offer you the best possible options.
Where to eat?
If you're looking for a nice restaurant in Jausiers, try ‘La Halte 2000’. It's a high-altitude restaurant set in a rustic chalet, with superb mountain cuisine and a sublime view of the peaks. You'll have a wonderful time!
What to do?
There are a thousand things to do in Jausiers. Start by strolling through the village, visiting the Church of Saint Nicolas de Myre and the Valley Museum. If the weather is fine, explore the area around Jausiers (there are lots of superb walks in the Ubaye Valley and the Mercantour Park...) and take a dip in the Siguret lake.
What is the altitude of Jausiers?
The village of Jausiers itself lies at an altitude of 1250 metres, making it a very pleasant village. The Route de la Bonette, which runs from the village, is famous for being the highest road in Europe at an altitude of 2802 metres.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Faucon (6 km), La Condamine-Châtelard (7 km) and Barcelonnette (8 km).