Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
French departement, number 04.
History:
One of the initial 83 French departements, created in 1790 as Basses-Alpes.
In 1970, the departement of Basses-Alpes was renamed Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Sous Préfectures: Barcelonnette, Castellane, Forcalquier.
External link
Conseil General website http://www.cg04.fr