Montfort tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Lurs at 12 km from Montfort

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Visit Montfort: highlights and tourist information

Montfort 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 Montfort in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Lurs at 12 km and Sisteron at 14 km.

Montfort, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Lurs

at 12 km (direction south-west)

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

See Lurs guide

Sisteron

at 14 km (direction south-west)

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

See Sisteron guide

Forcalquier

at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Forcalquier guide

Mane

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Mane guide

Digne-les-Bains

at 21 km (direction east)

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

See Digne-les-Bains guide

Valensole

at 25 km (direction south)

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

See Valensole guide

Riez

at 29 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Riez guide

Manosque

at 29 km (direction south-west)

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

See Manosque guide

Moustiers

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction south-east)

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

See Moustiers guide

Oppedette

at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Oppedette guide

Simiane-la-Rotonde

at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Gorges d'Oppedette

Scenery at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Gorges d'Oppedette guide

Greoux-les-Bains

at 34 km (direction south-south-west)

The small spa town of Gréoux-les-Bains is well situated to explore the Lac d'Esparron...

See Greoux-les-Bains guide

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

at 37 km (direction south-south-east)

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France is a charming small resort on the west coast of the Lac...

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

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Map of places to visit near Montfort

Markets in and near Montfort

• Les Mees: market Friday (4km)
• Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban: market Sunday (4km)
• Sisteron: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (18km)
• Forcalquier: market Monday (20km)
• Digne-les-Bains: market Wednesday (21km)
• Valensole: market Saturday (25km)
• Banon: market Tuesday (27km)
• Riez: market Wednesday & Saturday (29km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (30km)

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Tourist attractions near Montfort, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Verdon (48km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Moustiers (31km)
• Ansouis (54km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sisteron (14km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Verdon (37km)
• Luberon (48km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (9km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Sauvan (21km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (21km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (25km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (53km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (55km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Clue de Barles (30km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (35km)
• Lac d'Esparron (37km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (37km)
• Lac de Quinson (41km)
• Colorado Provencal (42km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (42km)
• Verdon (rivière) (42km)

Geography and distances

Montfort is in the south-east of France at 21 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Montfort is 601 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 Montfort from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, Chateauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat, Ganagobie, Les Mees, Malijai, Mallefougasse-Auges, Peyruis and Volonne.

This page in French: Visiter Montfort