La Rochegiron tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Simiane-la-Rotonde at 13 km from La Rochegiron

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Visit La Rochegiron: highlights and tourist information

La Rochegiron 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 La Rochegiron in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Simiane-la-Rotonde at 13 km and Forcalquier at 16 km.

La Rochegiron, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Simiane-la-Rotonde

at 13 km (direction south-west)

The medieval castle with its domed rotunda is just one of the sites of...

See Simiane-la-Rotonde guide

Forcalquier

at 16 km (direction south-east)

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

See Forcalquier guide

Oppedette

at 16 km (direction south-south-west)

After a stroll around the historic village of Oppedette you can visit the Gorges...

See Oppedette guide

Gorges d'Oppedette

Scenery at 17 km (direction south-south-west)

The Gorges d'Oppedette are picturesque gorges in provence, accessible by several hiking trails...

See Gorges d'Oppedette guide

Mane

at 18 km (direction south-east)

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

See Mane guide

Sault

at 20 km (direction west), in the Vaucluse department

In a region most visited for the surrounding lavender fields, Sault is also a...

See Sault guide

Montbrun-les-Bains

at 20 km (direction west-north-west), in the Drome department

The medieval centre of Montbrun-les-Bains, listed as a 'most beautiful village in France', is...

See Montbrun-les-Bains guide

Lurs

at 22 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Lurs guide

Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt

at 26 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

It is true that Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt is larger and less visited by tourists than many...

See Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt guide

Sisteron

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Sisteron guide

Manosque

at 29 km (direction south-south-east)

Ensure that your trip to the bustling town of Manosque includes a stroll up...

See Manosque guide

Apt

at 30 km (direction south-west), in the Vaucluse department

Less touristy than many Provence towns, the highlight in Apt is the baroque style...

See Apt guide

Roussillon

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

As well as the orange houses of the village you can explore the ancient...

See Roussillon guide

The Ochre Footpath of Roussillon

Scenery at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

The Ochre mines of Roussillon are eroded into beautiful colours and shapes and fascinating...

See The Ochre Footpath of Roussillon guide

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

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Reserve excursions near La Rochegiron

Map of places to visit near La Rochegiron

Markets in and near La Rochegiron

• Banon: market Tuesday (5km)
• Forcalquier: market Monday (16km)
• Sault: market Wednesday (20km)
• Les Mees: market Friday (26km)
• Sisteron: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (28km)
• Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban: market Sunday (28km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (29km)
• Laragne-Monteglin: market Thursday (30km)
• Apt: market Saturday (31km)

More information about La Rochegiron, Provence

Tourist attractions near La Rochegiron, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (32km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Roussillon (35km)
• Ansouis (41km)
• Gordes (41km)
• Venasque (42km)
• Lourmarin (42km)
• Menerbes (45km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sisteron (27km)
• Apt (30km)
• Nyons (52km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (31km)
• Verdon (56km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (22km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (41km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (49km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Sauvan (18km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (18km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (37km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (38km)
• Jardin de la Louve (39km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (44km)
• Jarditrain (44km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Colorado Provencal (22km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (26km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (40km)
• Verdon (rivière) (40km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (42km)
• Lac d'Esparron (46km)
• Gorges de Régalon (51km)
• Lac de Quinson (52km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (55km)

Geography and distances

La Rochegiron is in the south-east of France at 46 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: La Rochegiron 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 La Rochegiron from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Banon, Lardiers, Redortiers and Saumane.

This page in French: Visiter La Rochegiron