Le Fayet

White oak that gradually penetrates the beech forest here (perhaps a consequence of global warming) is one of the two most common natural essences of Haute-Provence. Not so famous as lumber because it is difficult to work in carpentry, it however makes a good firewood. It has long been used to make an excellent charcoal. Traces of charcoal kilns are pervasive, still visible such as circular areas on black floors.

Perspective on the plain and the chapel of Saint-André at the top of the hill.

It is a ubiquitous bird in the spring for those who know recognize his characteristic vocals. This is a migratory present from April to September. He spends the winter south of the Sahara. Time travel and migration management are innate to him. The white warbler lives in coniferous mouths of coppice and mixed trees in mountainous areas up to 2000 m altitude.

Created in 1970, the site of Canjuers covering a surface area of 35,000ha is the largest military training camp in Western Europe. You can not come out of Comps-sur-Artuby when you want. Great part of the territory of the town (almost two thirds) is situated in a "forbidden zone". Access to the public is forbidden, with some exceptions: logging, sheep transhumance, etc. A rural activity that left the site almost uninhabited and where nature predominates.

The Aesculapian snake frequents clear and sunny environments but fled extreme heat. It is found in forests and sunny dry places, brush the edges of the fields and the old walls. She lives on the ground but it is an excellent climber, this snake is the only tree snake that can meet posted in trees and shrubs from 15 to 30 m. Safe and protected like all reptiles.

Bisannuelle souvent rameuse, la julienne à feuilles laciniées est une plante assez rare dégageant généralement un parfum agréable. La tige est velue et les fleurs, au bout d'un pétiole court, porte un calice cylindrique pubescent. La fleur habituellement rose peut être parfois jaune-pâle. On la trouve dans les rochers et les éboulis de la région méditerranéenne.

The pyramidal orchid is not part of orchids that produce nectar. It is particularly appreciated by the butterflies that ensure fertilization, the morphology of the flowers being well adapted to the tubes of the Lepidoptera.

Ici la vie se déroule paisible au rythme des saisons. Les étendues invitent à "caminer" sur les plateaux calcaires, les gorges, les sommets et dans les grands espaces, ici on flâne dans les villages chargés d’histoire, ici ont fait des rencontres amicales, on découvre les plaisirs culinaires, les produits du terroir. Ici c’est paisible, chaleureux, authentique, ici on partage, ici j’ai eu un vrai coup de cœur ici c’est autre chose, on se sent libre c’est L’Artuby free. Stefano Blanc Technicien randonnée PNR Verdon