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A member of the Thyme family, Serpolet has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times. It is a perennial plant with stems that spread over the ground. The flowers are grouped into ears and can be seen from June to October. It thrives in dry environments and can be found at altitudes of up to 2,400m. It is an ideal plant for making an herbal tea to soothe coughs and clear bronchial tubes.

"Clapier" is the term used in the southern Alps to describe a pile of stones. They are evidence of former farming activities. The stones were once removed to clear the fields. This made it easier to work the soil and saved space. Back then, everything was done by hand.

The honey bee is also known as the honey fly. It lives in colonies forming complex social castes. There is a queen and workers who collect pollen with long hairs on the bottom of their hind legs, forming a sort of pollen "basket". This work allows the honey bee to produce the honey on which it feeds. Vital for pollinating plants, bees can visit up to 250 flowers in an hour.

The retaining walls are made of dry stone. They are called restanques in Provence. In steep areas, they can be used to create farmed terraces by retaining the soil. At the time, their construction enabled generations of farmers to make a living from their land, which became fertile and arable. Today, many researchers and craftsmen are trying to bring back this age-old technique.