Authon tourism and travel guide

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Visit Authon: highlights and tourist information

Authon is situated in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Authon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Sisteron at 15 km and Digne-les-Bains at 18 km.

Authon, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Sisteron

at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

The citadel is the main attraction in Sisteron, along with the dramatic rocky slope...

See Sisteron guide

Digne-les-Bains

at 18 km (direction south-east)

As well as being a spa town, the medieval centre of Digne-les-Bains also merits...

See Digne-les-Bains guide

Seyne-les-Alpes

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

In the mountain village of Seyne you can see various parts of the medieval...

See Seyne-les-Alpes guide

Lurs

at 35 km (direction south-west)

The village of Lurs is small but has a great deal of character...

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Lake Serre-Poncon

Scenery at 36 km (direction north-east), in the Hautes-Alpes department

Among many beautiful Alpine lakes we mention the Lac de Serre-Poncon because of its...

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Gap

at 36 km (direction north-east), in the Hautes-Alpes department

Not a major tourist destination, in Gap we suggest you take a stroll around...

See Gap guide

Colmars-les-Alpes

at 40 km (direction east)

In the mountain village of Colmars highlights include the Fort de Savoie and fortified...

See Colmars-les-Alpes guide

Forcalquier

at 42 km (direction south-west)

Forcalquier is a pleasant Luberon town with several interesting historic monuments...

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Mane

at 44 km (direction south-west)

The citadel above the village is the principal monument in the small Provencal village...

See Mane guide

Moustiers

Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction south-south-east)

The setting of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie below steep cliffs and the lively historic centre make Moustiers-Sainte-Marie...

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Barcelonnette

at 45 km (direction east-north-east)

Barcelonnette has an attractive town centre, and also a good number of substantial 'Mexican...

See Barcelonnette guide

Valensole

at 46 km (direction south-south-west)

Valensole is surrounded by lavender fields, and the lavender industry is also seen in...

See Valensole guide

Riez

at 47 km (direction south)

Your trip to the village of Riez should include the baptistery, 5th century and...

See Riez guide

Embrun

at 47 km (direction north-east), in the Hautes-Alpes department

The historic centre of Embrun is usually visited at the same time as the...

See Embrun guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Markets in and near Authon

• Sisteron: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Digne-les-Bains: market Wednesday (18km)
• Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban: market Sunday (19km)
• Seyne: market Tuesday & Friday (22km)
• Montclar: market Sunday - seasonal market only (24km)
• Laragne-Monteglin: market Thursday (26km)
• Les Mees: market Friday (26km)
• Gap: market Wednesday & Saturday (36km)
• Chorges: market Sunday (36km)
• Serres: market Saturday (39km)

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Tourist attractions near Authon, France

What to do at Authon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Authon.

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Moustiers (44km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sisteron (15km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (32km)

Remarkable gardens

• Domaine de Charance (38km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (44km)
• Jardins du château de Sauvan (44km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Clue de Barles (10km)
• Source - Verdon (35km)
• Lac de Serre-Poncon (36km)
• Col d'Allos (38km)
• Barrage de Castillon (52km)
• Lac de Castillon (52km)
• Barrage de Chaudanne (55km)

Geography and distances

Authon is in the south-east of France at 18 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Authon is 589 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Nice or Marseille airport. Driving is also possible - by car from Calais the drive takes about 11 hours. For driving distances to Authon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Le Castellard-Melan, Saint-Geniez and Valavoire.

This page in French: Visiter Authon