"In the Alps" Jausiers by Kettleman

Jausiers is right on the main road between Barcelonette and Briancon to the north and easily situated for a base for anyone that enjoys a ride (or cycle or walk!) in the high Alps.

In winter it is probably bustling with ski-ing types but in high summer it is packed with walkers and cyclists, plus a large number of motorcyclists.

There is one campsite, a water park that replaces any thoughts of a beach plus a few restaurants and bars, not actually a place for the "yoof" of today that are intent on hedonism!

Ideal for me though!

On the western outskirts of town towards Barcelonette (past the Gendarmerie and Rescue HQ) is a local produce place, it's a little touristy and a bit pricy, but you can buy plenty of locally produced goods from clothes to food.

• Pros:excellent base for exploring
• Cons:not much night life for the hedonistic
• In a nutshell:quiet family holidays