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Peyruis

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Small town in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Peyruis takes place on the Durance, about thirty kilometers from Digne-les-Bains. It is located not far from Montfort, Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban and Ganagobie.

Located in the center of the Manosque, Digne, Sisteron triangle, the municipality of Peyruis has always been an important crossing point in the region. Nestled at the foot of wooded hills, it experienced significant growth in the Middle Ages with the construction of a feudal fortress which has now almost entirely disappeared.

Mainly focused on agriculture, Peyruis is part of the scope of two AOCs, including banon, and several PGIs such as Provence honey, Sisteron lamb and spelled. The culture of the olive tree is also very present in the sector which produces an oil benefiting from the AOC olive oil of Provence.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPeyruis
Postcode04310
Latitude44.0263220 (N 44° 1’ 35”)
Longitude5.9385890 (E 5° 56’ 19”)
AltitudeFrom 381m to 740m
Surface area23.23 km²
Population2847 inhabitants
Density122 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureDigne-les-Bains (28 km, 31 min)
Insee code04149
IntercommunalityCA Provence-Alpes-Agglomération
DepartmentAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
TerritoriesAlps, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Ganagobie3.8 km (7 min)
Les Mées5 km (7 min)
Montfort5.6 km (7 min)
Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat9.3 km (17 min)
Malijai9.5 km (11 min)
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban10.6 km (13 min)
Mallefougasse-Augès10.9 km (17 min)
Lurs11.3 km (12 min)
La Brillanne12.1 km (10 min)
L'Escale12.2 km (15 min)
Volonne12.7 km (16 min)
Pierrerue15.8 km (15 min)
Cruis16.8 km (25 min)
Niozelles17 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Erected in the 11th century, the Saint-Roch church has undergone many transformations. If you can still admire an original north aisle, the building was completely rebuilt in the 12th century. Visitors can admire a Gothic choir from the 16th century and appreciate the vegetal and geometric motifs painted on the columns and arches. Do not miss to appreciate the square bell tower topped by a hexagonal tuff spire or the reliquary busts of Saint Roch and Saint Nicolas.

While strolling in the town, you will be able to discover seven old fountains, of which one adorned with an egg cup with hard-boiled egg, before going to see the vestiges of the Jewish quarter.

Transformed into a dovecote, the keep of the old fortified castle dates from the 12th century. Not far away, it is possible to discover the remains of the old enclosure of the village in the form of an arched door passing under a dwelling.

In the old center, a 15th century house has retained its windows and mullioned windows, while another from the 17th century reveals windows under semicircular arches.

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday morning on Boulevard des Poilus. A night market with entertainment is also offered in July.

Popular ball and fireworks are organized in mid-July to celebrate the national holiday.

The feast of Saint-Roch takes place in mid-August with a night market, musical entertainment and fireworks.

At the beginning of October, the autumn festival offers rides and musical entertainment.

At the end of the year, the Christmas market is an opportunity to enjoy fireworks.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guided tour of an olive oil mill
Local flavoursFreeLes Mées (1.7 km)
Hired electric bikes delivered to your door
Sports sensations15 € to 150 € Sigonce (8.4 km)
Electric mountain bike ride with a guide
Sports sensations60 € to 375 € Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (13 km)
Shop - Distilleries and Domaines de Provence Museum
Local flavoursFreeForcalquier (14.3 km)
Visit a saffron and red fruit farm
Local flavoursFreeNoyers-sur-Jabron (19 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of the old village
HikeEasy2:00Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat (7.5 km)
Summit and Ridges of Lure via Notre-Dame
HikeAthletic7:00Cruis (9.1 km)
Tour of Volonne Lake
HikeEasy2:15Volonne (11.2 km)
The huts of Mane
HikeEasy2:15Mane (17.5 km)
Olive tree path
HikeEasy1:30Estoublon (21 km)

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