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Volonne

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Volonne - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Volonne is a small picturesque village situated on the Route Napoleon. Volonne is on the left bank of the Durance, clinging to a rocky outcrop surrounded by orchards and beautiful landscapes.

Strolling through the narrow streets of the village you can admire the beautiful old houses with beautiful medieval gates (Central Street). You will soon be under the spell of the typical Provencal atmosphere that reigns at Volonne.

You can not miss next to the town hall, the fortified 17th century castle with its grand staircase decorated with plasterwork. The street Vière you will discover the "Path of rounds" on the old ramparts.

By taking the path called "two towers" that leads to the clock tower and then to the watchtower, you'll have a wonderful view of the entire village and part of the Durance valley.

North of the village, you can visit the remains of Saint-Martin, who witnessed the early Romanesque art from the 11th century, and the former priory of Saint-Jean Taravon, further north in the direction of Sisteron.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVolonne
Postcode04290
Latitude44.1111980 (N 44° 6’ 40”)
Longitude6.0137110 (E 6° 0’ 49”)
AltitudeFrom 433m to 1244m
Surface area24.61 km²
Population1671 inhabitants
Density67 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureDigne-les-Bains (28 km, 30 min)
Insee code04244
IntercommunalityCA Provence-Alpes-Agglomération
DepartmentAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
TerritoriesAlps, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban3 km (7 min)
L'Escale3.6 km (7 min)
Aubignosc5.2 km (8 min)
Sourribes5.4 km (11 min)
Peipin7.2 km (10 min)
Salignac8 km (12 min)
Montfort8.3 km (14 min)
Malijai8.6 km (12 min)
Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat10.1 km (14 min)
Sisteron12.3 km (14 min)
Peyruis12.7 km (16 min)
Entrepierres13.3 km (18 min)
Bevons15.2 km (20 min)
Ganagobie16.5 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

The Church of St. Martin in the 11th century - Classified Historical Monument (MHC). It is a monument of the Romanesque Primitive. The Church of St. Martin is a building of basilica consists of a nave and two aisles of five bays. The basic materials used for its construction are limestone, sandstone and pebbles Durance. It is preserved essentially in its original structure. She has survived the centuries by undergoing turn violations of religious wars (burnt in the late 16th century) and then it was abandoned in favor of Notre Dame in the early 17th century.

The old priory of Saint-Jean Taravon - Registered Historic Monument (MHI). The old priory of Saint-Jean Taravon is entered by order of January 30, 1992, with the additional inventory of Historic Monuments (MHI).

The old castle - a historic monument and Submission (MHC - MHI). The old castle (Grand VIP lounge and decor) is listed as an historic monument by decree of September 8, 1987 (MHI). The hall, the staircase (decorated in 1647.1656: Mannerist decor) and its cage with its decoration of plasterwork are classified as an historic monument by decree of December 14, 1992 (MHC).

See also: The Watchtower - Aqueduct - The Church of Our Lady of Rooms - The Way Round - The oil mill.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Every two years, odd years, the village organizes the medieval festival the last weekend of July!

Photos

Aerial view on Volonne and Château-Arnoux
Aerial view on Volonne and Château-Arnoux
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St. Martin's Church - Monument
St. Martin's Church - Monument
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Aerial view of the main entrance of the village
Aerial view of the main entrance of the village
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Way of rounds
Way of rounds
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Watchtower
Watchtower
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Oil mill
Oil mill
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Interior of the Saint-Martin church - Monument
Interior of the Saint-Martin church - Monument
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Central Street Door
Central Street Door
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Reception Hall Decor - Municipal Council Room
Reception Hall Decor - Municipal Council Room
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Reconstitution of the passage of Napoleon
Reconstitution of the passage of Napoleon
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The citadel of Sisteron 12 km.

The lake at Sisteron 12 km.

The priory of Ganagobie to 30 km.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guided tour of an olive oil mill
Local flavoursFreeLes Mées (11.6 km)
Visit a saffron and red fruit farm
Local flavoursFreeNoyers-sur-Jabron (18 km)
Hired electric bikes delivered to your door
Sports sensations15 € to 150 € Sigonce (18.7 km)
Electric mountain bike ride with a guide
Sports sensations60 € to 375 € Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (20 km)
Easy ceramics class
Arts and Crafts30 € Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Volonne Lake
HikeEasy2:15Volonne
Tour of the old village
HikeEasy2:00Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat (5.5 km)
Summit and Ridges of Lure via Notre-Dame
HikeAthletic7:00Cruis (15.2 km)
The Walking Museum
HikeEasy25 minDigne-les-Bains (17.1 km)
Walk in the old center
HikeEasy1:00Digne-les-Bains (17.5 km)

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