In the early 1980s, consideration, protection, restoration and promotion of heritage were not what they are today. Heritage was not perceived as an opportunity for tourism development or as a good for everyone. But more like a burden for many municipalities. Admittedly, a number of sites or buildings were classified as historic monuments or included on the supplementary list. Other than that, there was little. The Hautes-Alpes were even somewhat neglected by researchers, academics and other state services – such as archaeology.
Archaeological excavations launched in 1983
A small group of people, including Arlette and Pierre-Yves Playoust, both at the Departmental Archives, became interested in the priory of Saint-André-de-Rosans. A few studies of old documents have made it possible to realize the potential of these remains. A…
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