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Citadel of Sisteron

Montée de la Citadelle, Sisteron, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

The Citadel of Sisteron dominates the town of Sisteron, between the Provence and Dauphiné regions, in the Southeast of France. It was built in the early 13th century to ensure control over the main path between the two regions along the Durance river, underwent several upgrades in the 16-18th centuries, and kept its defensive purpose until 1920.

Access & Transport

The Citadel is 1.2km away from the Sisteron train station. There are regional trains to Aix-en-Provence (80mins), Marseille (2h) and Gap (1h - continues on to Grenoble or Briançon). By car, Sisteron is 50km south of Gap, 40km west of Digne-les-Bains, 100km northeast of Aix-en-Provence and 140km northeast of Marseille.

Instructions & Recommendations

Whilst in Sisteron, the Cathedral is also worth a visit. This activity can easily be combined with a trip to Gap or Forcalquier, both 45mins drive away (but in opposite directions).

Meta review

Online reviews and travel blogs are very complimentary about the stunning views over Sisteron and the valley framed by the steep mountainsides one can enjoy from the citadel. Visitors, including children, also like wandering around the various sections: bastions, underground staircase, keeps, etc. The main negative comment come from travellers who were in town during the seasonal winter closure (mid-Nov to mid-March).

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. It helps preserve the town and region's architectural and historical heritages

Conclusion

The Sisteron Citadel is visually arresting, well maintained, has important regional historical relevance and offers great views to visitors. Highly recommended if visiting Provence and/or the French Southern Alps region.

Key positive

Striking setting and very well maintained

Reasonably priced entrance fee

Key negative

Closed from mid-Nov to mid-March

Suitability

Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility due to the many flights of stairs and steep slopes. Suitable for all ages.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closes later in summer and at 17h in the first half of November Last entrance 1h before closing time

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 21

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€7.3
6.3
Adult
15 - 64
€7.3
6.3
Child
6 - 14
€3
3.4
Infant
0 - 5
€0
0

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