{"id":90507,"date":"2025-05-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=90507"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:52:45","slug":"barcelonnette-a-mexican-heritage-in-the-heart-of-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/barcelonnette-un-heritage-mexicain-au-coeur-des-alpes\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelonnette: Mexican heritage in the heart of the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestling in the Ubaye valley, Barcelonnette is a small town in the Southern Alps with a surprisingly unique heritage: a surprising link with Mexico.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This charming commune attracts many visitors every year, intrigued by its unique history and atypical cultural influences. Between majestic mountains and Mexican traditions, Barcelonnette is a must-see destination for the curious and mountain lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> This mountain village is the highest inhabited community in Europe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town's history dates back to the 19th century, when many inhabitants of the Ubaye valley emigrated to Mexico in search of better economic opportunities. These daring adventurers set off to set up businesses, particularly in textiles, in Mexico City and other towns. Over time, some of them managed to make a fortune and decided to return to their homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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