FamxplorSaint-Véran
What to expect
Saint-Véran is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France, located in the Queyras Regional Natural Park. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association and is known for being the highest commune in France and Western Europe. The village has a humid continental climate and its permanent population is around 165, but swells with tourists in both summer and winter. The main activities in the village are tourism, agriculture, and woodcraft. The village has a traditional charm with its ruelles, fontaines, fours à pain, and cadrans solaires. The Musée de la Soum is located in the heart of the village and showcases the specifics of the mountain life. The village is also home to the highest school in France, located at 2042 meters altitude
Plan your family visit to the Saint-Véran with these blog insights 👇
Visiting Queyras in summer, what to do: hikes and must-sees
Activities: We spent a night in Saint-Véran, the highest commune in Europe, known for its traditional architecture and stunning chalets. We explored the village and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere
Highlights: The kids loved seeing the traditional chalets and exploring the village streets. We admired the impressive chalets à fuste, built in larch wood, a very unique construction specific to the valley ✨