Learning about the Diois Local Culture : Museums such as The Museum of History and Archaeology in Die, The Silkworm Farm at Saillans, The Caves Carod Clairette Museum at Vercheny ...

To complete your introduction to Die and the Diois, a visit to some of our local museums and exhibitions will be interesting and informative.

You will meet lots of enthusiastic guides and discover a treasure of local knowledge.

The Museum of History and Archaeology in Die

Here you will find seven rooms full of objects outlining the history of Die and the Diois, with prehistoric, Roman and Medieval exhibits. Opening times: - July, August: 15.00-18.00 every day except Sundays and public holidays. - April, May, June, September and from the 1st to the 15th October: 14.00-17.00, Wednesdays and Saturdays. - All year round for groups by reservation Tariff: adults: 3 €; children (under 16): free; groups (more than 8 pers.), unemployed persons, students: 1.50€ each	Tel + 33 ( )04 75 22 40 05 Access by appointment for persons with limited mobility

The Silkworm Farm at Saillans

A guided tour of the Silkworm farm shows each stage of the silkworm cycle. You can watch the silk threads being unraveled from the cocoons. There is a Mulberry orchard – the silkworms eat Mulberry leaves – and a film on the history and uses of silk through the ages and today. Children should be at least 8 years old. Open from May 1st to September 30th, from 10:00 to 19:00. The last visit of the day begins at 18:15. Tariff: - adults: 5.50 €, children (under 13): 3.70 € - groups by reservation: adults: 4.20 €, children: 3 €.	Website Tel + 33 (0)4 75 21 56 60 Access for persons with limited mobility

The Caves Carod Clairette Museum at Vercheny

Come and see the pressing of the grapes and learn about how the naturally sparkling wine of the region is made. Guided visits are one hour and are free for private individuals. You can also taste the wine free of charge. Open every day from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 (except week-ends and public holidays open at 9:30) Please contact the Museum for group rates and special arrangements.	Website Tel + 33 (0)4 75 21 73 77 Access for persons with limited mobility

The "Jardin de Papillons", (Butterfly Garden) of Die

In the "Jardin de Papillons", or butterfly garden, you will have a unique opportunity to see butterflies from Africa, Asia and South America flying freely, as well as to learn about hydroponic plant cultivation. The Jardin de Papillon is 4 kilometers from the center of Die on the left, on the road heading towards Gap. Open every day of the week from May 1st to August 31st: - May, June: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 - July, August: non-stop 10:00-18:00 Tariff: individuals: 6.50 €, children (3-12 years old): 4 €, persons with limited mobility : 5 € Groups by reservation (adults: 4.50 €, children: 3 €).	Website Tel + 33 (0)4 75 22 17 90 Access for persons with limited mobility

Heritage House and Walk

Here you will find exhibitions about the heritage of the area around Lus la Croix Haute (the Lussois), local forest management and the transport of wood, the use of natural ice, and the first people of the Lussois. There is a guided footpath from which you can discover some of the local rural architecture. July-August: open every day 10:00-12.00 and 16:00-19:00 (except Tuesday and Sunday afternoon). All year round for groups by reservation +33 (0)4 92 58 52 94 Tariff: individuals: 2.30 €, children (under 14): free, groups: 1.50 € each	Tel + 33 (0)4 92 58 52 94

House of Clairette in Vercheny

A new attraction where you can find out all about the local wines of Die. Open every morning, from Monday to Friday.	Website Mail Tel + 33 (0)4 75 21 29 76

Oasis Bellecombe - "Eco-site" in La Motte Chalancon

This place try to show how human being can live without exterior helps and in Nature harmony. During the french guided tours, you will see nomadic settlement, dry toilets ... Visit by reservation or in July and August every wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00.	Website Mail Tel + 33 (0)4 75 27 40 16