scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Sisteron sits on the route: 10 minutes from Peipin, 51km from Lac de Sainte-Croix.
Sisteron is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 7,605, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sisteron 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 Sisteron to your route.
Sisteron (French pronunciation: [sistəʁɔ̃]; Occitan: [sisˈtɛru(n)], Mistralian norm: Sisteroun; from Old Occitan: Sestaron) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southeastern France.
Sisteron is situated on the banks of the river Durance just after the confluence of theRead more
rivers Buëch and Sasse. It is sometimes called the "Gateway to Provence" because it is in a narrow gap between two long mountain ridges. Despite its relatively small population, it serves as a long-distance navigation reference point, routinely signed as far away as Grenoble.
It is 135 km (84 mi) from Marseille, also 135 km (84 mi) from Grenoble, 180 km (110 mi) from Nice and 40 km (25 mi) from Forcalquier.
There are 1,573 hectares (3,890 acres) of forest and wood within the commune.
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Sisteron is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1900 latitude, 5.9464 longitude.
Sisteron has a population of approximately 7,605 people, making it a town in France.
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scenic viewpoint
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
39 km · about 45 min drive
historic highway
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
52 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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