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Barcelonnette

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Barcelonnette

Barcelonnette works well as a base: 15 minutes from Jausiers, 14km from Col de la Bonette.

Barcelonnette is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 3,487, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barcelonnette sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barcelonnette to your route.

About Barcelonnette

Barcelonnette (French pronunciation: [baʁsəlɔnɛt] ; Occitan: Barciloneta de Provença, also Barcilona; obsolete Italian: Barcellonetta) is a commune of France and a subprefecture in the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is located in the southern French Alps, at the

Read more crossroads between Provence, Piedmont and the Dauphiné, and is the largest town in the Ubaye Valley. The town's inhabitants are known as Barcelonnettes.

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Where is Barcelonnette located?

Barcelonnette is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3869 latitude, 6.6518 longitude.

What is the population of Barcelonnette?

Barcelonnette has a population of approximately 3,487 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,487
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.3869, 6.6518

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Barcelonnette

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col d'Allos

A narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Col de la Bonette

The highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Cayolle

A remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.

16 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vars

A 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges de Daluis

Blood-red pelite canyon nicknamed the 'Colorado of Nice', threaded by the balcony D2202 road with one-way tunnels and 300-metre drops to the Var river below.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

43 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Lombarde

A high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Barcelonnette

  • Right hereCol d'AllosA narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.
  • Right hereCol de la BonetteThe highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.
  • 16 kmCol de la CayolleA remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.
  • 17 kmCol de VarsA 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.
  • 42 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.
  • 43 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Barcelonnette.

Jausiers

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,026

Embrun

🇫🇷 France

23 km awayPop. 7,069

Seyne-les-Alpes

🇫🇷 France

24 km awayPop. 1,438

Bersezio

🇮🇹 Italy

25 km awayPop. 65

Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

🇫🇷 France

26 km awayPop. 1,311

Acceglio

🇮🇹 Italy

29 km awayPop. 68

Guillestre

🇫🇷 France

30 km awayPop. 2,409

Pietraporzio

🇮🇹 Italy

31 km awayPop. 82

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