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Alexandra David-Néel Museum in Digne-les-Bains dans les Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Label Maison des illustres
Musée d'ethnologie et d'Art primitif
Musée des Arts Asiatiques et d'Océanie

Alexandra David-Néel Museum in Digne-les-Bains

    27 Avenue du Maréchal Juin
    04000 Digne-les-Bains

Key figures

Alexandra David-Néel - Explorer and writer Central figure of the museum dedicated to him.

Origin and history

Alexandra David-Néel Museum is located in Digne-les-Bains, a town in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This place pays tribute to the explorer and writer Alexandra David-Néel, emblematic figure of the twentieth century for her travels to Asia and her writings on Tibetan Buddhism. The museum preserves objects, photographs and archives related to its expeditions.

The city of Digne-les-Bains, known for its thermal heritage and its preserved natural setting, houses this museum as a testimony to the cultural and intellectual opening of the region. This type of institution plays a key role in valuing local heritage, attracting visitors interested in history, adventure and intercultural exchanges.

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Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Ouverture : Horaires, jours et tarifs sur le site officiel ci-dessus