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Le Brusquet

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

About Le Brusquet

Le Brusquet is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Digne-les-Bains, 41km from Route des Crêtes du Verdon.

Le Brusquet is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,003, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Le Brusquet 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 Le Brusquet to your route.

About Le Brusquet

Le Brusquet (French pronunciation: [lə bʁyskɛ]; Occitan: Lo Brusquet) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.

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Le Brusquet is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1613 latitude, 6.3092 longitude.

What is the population of Le Brusquet?

Le Brusquet has a population of approximately 1,003 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,003
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.1613, 6.3092

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 Le Brusquet

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

historic highway

Route Napoléon

Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.

36 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Route des Crêtes du Verdon

A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.

41 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavender Fields of Valensole

Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint

Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Le Brusquet

  • 27 kmCol 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.
  • 31 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
  • 36 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.
  • 41 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
  • 44 kmCol de la BonetteThe highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.
  • 44 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

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