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Oraison

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

Located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the city of Oraison takes place between Luberon and the Verdon Gorge. At 376 meters, it is bordered by the Durance, the Asse or the Rancure, and offers a unique and unspoilt nature. so city in the country, it borders Castellet or Valensole.

The city takes its name from a term meaning came Ligurian mountain, because of its geographical location. Between lavender fields and other trees of all kinds, the city of Oraison is a real piece of paradise. If it has a beautiful architecture typical of the region, it is mainly for its landscape and for recreation it is popular with tourists from all over.

Geographical information

MunicipalityOraison
Postcode04700
Latitude43.9147060 (N 43° 54’ 53”)
Longitude5.9214870 (E 5° 55’ 17”)
AltitudeFrom 323m to 645m
Surface area38.42 km²
Population6035 inhabitants
Density157 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureDigne-les-Bains (39 km, 38 min)
Insee code04143
IntercommunalityCA Durance-Lubéron-Verdon Agglomération
DepartmentAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
TerritoriesAlps, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

La Brillanne5.2 km (8 min)
Le Castellet6.1 km (9 min)
Niozelles10 km (12 min)
Villeneuve11 km (16 min)
Entrevennes11.1 km (17 min)
Lurs11.4 km (15 min)
Puimichel12.2 km (18 min)
Volx12.2 km (16 min)
Forcalquier15.8 km (17 min)
Brunet15.9 km (20 min)
Les Mées15.9 km (17 min)
Pierrerue16 km (18 min)
Valensole16.6 km (24 min)
Saint-Maime17.3 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

Oraison this still an important architectural heritage that makes the charm of the city.

Located in the heart of downtown, Oraison Castle was built in the late Middle Ages by the family of the same name. Changed in the nineteenth century, he received the famous scientist Louis Pasteur at the end of the same period.

Under the patronage of St. Pancras, the Notre-Dame-du-Thor was enlarged in the sixteenth century. In Gothic architecture on the east, it also presents a novel style in the western part. Inside St. Pancras chapel dates from the twelfth century.

Walking through Oraison, visitors can also admire a small Romanesque stone bridge, the arch bridge on the Durance or the Buissonnades, a popular lake for walks.

Oraison houses the first racetrack in the Lower Alps. It was built in late 1900 and still hosts some horse racing.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres

Events and festivities

Oraison offers throughout the year bouncy animations that demonstrate the commitment of the city to its traditions.

The Oraison market takes place every Tuesday morning.

Guided city tours are offered every Friday of the year.

In April, place great price oraisonnais cyclist with a course of twenty-three kilometers.

The first weekend of May, the city hosts its votive festival.

The St. Pancras festival is held in turn on the second Sunday of May. For the occasion, a fun fair takes place in the town.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hired electric bikes delivered to your door
Sports sensations15 € to 150 € Sigonce (11.3 km)
Guided tour of an olive oil mill
Local flavoursFreeLes Mées (11.5 km)
Shop - Distilleries and Domaines de Provence Museum
Local flavoursFreeForcalquier (12.1 km)
Canyoning in the Verdon Gorges
Sports sensations55 € to 90 € Riez (17.5 km)
Visit an art gallery in a medieval yurt
Arts and CraftsFreePierrevert (17.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The huts of Mane
HikeEasy2:15Mane (13.1 km)
Around Lincel with the family
HikeEasy3:20Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire (17.4 km)
Around Gréoux-les-Bains Electric Bike
Cycling itineraryEasy2:30Gréoux-les-Bains (17.6 km)
Summit and Ridges of Lure via Notre-Dame
HikeAthletic7:00Cruis (17.7 km)
Tour of the old village
HikeEasy2:00Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat (20 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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