Volonne

Volonne

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Volonne
Insee code	04244
Postcode	04290
Latitude	44.1111980
Longitude	6.0137110
Altitude	From 433 to 1244 meters
Surface	24.61 km²
Population	1709 inhabitants
Density	69 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Digne-les-Bains (at 28 km, 30 min)		Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban at 2 km
Department	Alpes-de-Haute-Provence		L'Escale at 3 km
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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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.

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.

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Eglise Saint-Martin - Listed monument		Aerial view of the main entrance of the village
The Way of rounds		Watchtower
Oil Mill		Inside the church of Saint-Martin - Listed monument
Door Central Street		Décor reception hall - Council Chambers Municipal

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 17°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 17°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 13°C

La Magnanerie   9 Aubignosc Nestled in Provence, about ten kilometers from Sisteron, La Magnanerie is a mecca of gastronomic discovery. In passionate Stephan Paroche does not shirk culinary challenge. It combines... Located 1.5 km from Volonne 41 € per person

Au Goût du Jour   7.6 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Taste Day welcomes you in a warm and relaxing. The chef offers a choice of 4 starters, 4 main courses, 4 desserts to choose from on slate. It changes daily according to the market,... Located 1.9 km from Volonne 14 € per person

La Bonne Etape   9.6 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban La Bonne Etape welcomes you in a refined setting, on Napoleon Road, from the Alps to the Mediterranean. Four generations of the roots of Greece and Italy, the two cradles of great civilizations,... Located 2 km from Volonne 68 € per person

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Le mas saint-joseph     9.3 Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat Old eighteenth century farmhouse nestled in the heart of wild Haute-Provence mountains, the farmhouse has the charm of old stones. The rooms have retained some of their former specificity,... Located 5.4 km from Volonne 65 € the double room

Le Jas de Péguier     9.7 Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat The Jas de Péguier, against the mountains of Lure is located in Forcalquier, near the endurance. This is a set of Jas. old stone buildings of the seventeenth century rural architecture... Located 5.6 km from Volonne From 55 € to 69 € the double room

Aux Charbonniers     9.6 Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat At the heart of the Haute Provence, close to the southern side of the mountain of Lure, in a contemporary and rustic farmhouse at once faithful to the colors of Provence, two cottages... Located 6.5 km from Volonne 59 € the double room

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Mobilhome individuel avec piscine privée Sourribes In particular in small village Sourribes (15 km from sisteron) on closed ground of 4000 m², automated gate, mobile homes of 33 square meters (unobstructed view vis-à-vis) fully equipped... Located 4 km from Volonne From 220 € to 350 € per week

Le Mas de la citadelle - Gîtes étoiles Sisteron The Mas de la Citadel offers 2 holiday cottages 4 stars, to rent, to Sisteron (04), in the Alpes de Haute Provence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur. In this old Provencal farmhouse, recently... Located 11.4 km from Volonne From 350 € to 700 € per week

Gîte / chambre d'hôtes Namasté   9.8 Aiglun The cottage Namasté is situated on the garden floor of the house owners, the house backs onto a wooded hill in a quiet environment, we wanted to develop a welcoming, cozy and functional... Located 12.8 km from Volonne From 290 € to 440 € per week

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Camping l'Hippocampe     8.4   SPECIAL OFFER Volonne Near to the parcs of Verdon, Luberon and Mercantour and the Mont Ventoux, this charming campsite is situated in Haute Provence, extends along the banks of a lake famed for its birdlife,... Located in Volonne From 13 € to 29 € per day

Camping le jas du moine   Salignac Open from 1 March to 30 November! The reception is open from 9am to 12pm and from 15h to 18h. Doors south of Sisteron in Provence. Discover our camping and caravanning sites and locations... Located 6.1 km from Volonne From 12 € to 17 € per day

Camping du Bourg   Digne-les-Bains A few minutes from the center of Digne les Bains (1 km), quiet and surrounded by nature, offers free camping: Hot showers, football, Tennis (July and August). Via ferrata (Departure... Located 18.8 km from Volonne From 14 € to 17.50 € per day

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Hotel Du Lac      7.8 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban The Hotel Du Lac is located in the town of Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban in the Provence countryside. All guestrooms are en suite with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel provides daily... Located 1.2 km from Volonne Room from 51 €

Châteaux et hôtels collection La Magnanerie      8.2 Aubignosc This country-side hotel is located in Aubignosc, in the heart of Provence, just 10 km from Sisteron. It offers a gastronomic restaurant and an outdoor bar set under Moroccan tents.... Located 1.5 km from Volonne Room from 67 €

Relais et Chateaux La Bonne Étape      8.2 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban La Bonne Etape, found in a verdant setting full of aromatic wild herbs, is situated on the famous Napoleon road that runs from the French Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. The beautiful... Located 2 km from Volonne Room from 133 €

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