Limans

Last update on May 19, 2026

On the D950 road linking Forcalquier and Banon.

Discover the small village of Limans in the Alpes de Haute Provence

Located on the Lavender Route, in the heart of the Forcalquier region and its charming landscapes, Limans will charm you with its old stone buildings, which have been restored and tastefully showcased.

Le village de Limans dans les Alpes de Haute Provence.

You’ll enjoy strolling through this small village, which has managed to preserve all its authenticity and picturesque Provençal charm.

North of Limans, you can see medieval fortifications featuring ramparts, a tower, and a gate. As you wander through the village’s narrow streets, you’ll discover beautiful historic houses (the oldest dating back to the 14th century), some with low doorways (1.60 m) and wooden lintels. Houses built after the 16th century feature doors with carved stone lintels. You’ll also come across a lovely 17th-century fountain and notice the ingenious system for the successive use of water.

Around the village, you can take superb walks along small paths rarely used by cars; you can take this opportunity to explore the dovecotes scattered here and there around Limans (some dating back to the 15th century). Another possible outing in the surrounding countryside: the hamlet of Les Ybourgues on the heights of Limans, not far from the Laye Dam, is well worth a visit.