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Entrevaux

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

Entrevaux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Standing on top of a rocky spur on a meander of the Var river, the medieval fortified village of Entrevaux enjoys a beautiful natural setting.

After entering the village over a drawbridge, you discover a maze of charming and picturesque narrow streets lined with old houses, as well as a Gothic cathedral with a magnificent Baroque interior.

Dominating the village roofs is a hilltop citadel built by Vauban in 1690 and reached via a fortified walkway that zigzags up the hillside. At the top, visitors can explore the fortifications and get a fantastic panoramic view of Entrevaux and the Var valley!

Not to be missed: Entrevaux medieval festival with its busy programme of events in the old village in July.

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Entrevaux

Entrevaux is located along the Var and RN202, on the edge of the Alpes-Maritimes department. A fortified village dominated by its famous citadel, the fortified stronghold of the kingdom of France earned it the title of Vauban.

Access to the historic city is via the Royal Gate and its impressive drawbridge.

You will undoubtedly fall under the spell of this beautiful village rich in history as you wander the streets.

Just outside passes the railway line of the famous Pignes train, linking Nice to Dignes-les-Bains. This link (inaugurated in 1911), in a beautiful natural setting, is borrowed by about 500,000 passengers a year!

Things to see and do

Citadel Entrevaux:

Vauban wanted impregnable: it never came. The citadel, however, begins to engage the public ....

Of the magazine to the very contemporary prison cells, you can imagine what life in the fortress. Further, you indignant of the fate of enemies, who, despite the altitude and the hostility of the site, managed to infiltrate it.

The castle and the half-mile ramp leading to it are indeed built on the side of stone on a narrow rocky outcrop, and encircled by the river Var.

The site, thus isolated, is literally extraordinary. Expect great views over the medieval village of Entrevaux well as all around.

The citadel is open to the public daily non-stop.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

The association Entrevaux-Cap-Culture-Events (ECCE) chaired by Didier Occelli organizes since 2015 the famous Medieval Festival of Entrevaux in order to make live this major event that began in 1989. The association is in support of the public action in the tourism sector.

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Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
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Drawbridge - Royal Gate
Drawbridge - Royal Gate
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Village of Entrevaux
Village of Entrevaux
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Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
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Citadel, cathedral and gardens
Citadel, cathedral and gardens
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Royal Gate
Royal Gate
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Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
Vauban Citadel - Entrevaux
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Vauban Citadel
Vauban Citadel
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Entrance to the village
Entrance to the village
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
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The garden
The garden
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Stroll through the streets
Stroll through the streets
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Entrevaux, labeled most beautiful village in France
Entrevaux, labeled most beautiful village in France
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On the road to the GR4
On the road to the GR4
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Map of the village
Map of the village
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Entrevaux secca, a local speciality
Entrevaux secca, a local speciality
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View of the village
View of the village
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Climb of the citadel
Climb of the citadel
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Top of the Citadel
Top of the Citadel
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Marshal Vauban
Marshal Vauban
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Bust of St. John the Baptist
Bust of St. John the Baptist
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Interior of the cathedral
Interior of the cathedral
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Listed organ
Listed organ
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Flour mill
Flour mill
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Communal oven in the village
Communal oven in the village
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Oil mill
Oil mill
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Motorcycle Museum - Free Admission
Motorcycle Museum - Free Admission
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Motorcycle Museum - Free Admission
Motorcycle Museum - Free Admission
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Powder Magazine Museum
Powder Magazine Museum
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The garden
The garden
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Visit to the ramparts
Visit to the ramparts
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Visit to the ramparts
Visit to the ramparts
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The ramparts
The ramparts
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Stroll through the streets
Stroll through the streets
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Stroll through the streets
Stroll through the streets
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Stroll through the streets
Stroll through the streets
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Hiking on the GR4.

Hiking in the Mercantour National Park.

Gorges of Cians and Daluis.

Verdon Gorge.

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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