Peyruis tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Lurs at 7 km from Peyruis
Visit Peyruis: highlights and tourist information
Peyruis 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 Peyruis in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popular places to visit nearby include Lurs at 7 km and Forcalquier at 14 km.
Peyruis, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Lurs
at 7 km (direction south-west)The village of Lurs is small but has a great deal of character...
See Lurs guide
Forcalquier
at 14 km (direction west-south-west)Forcalquier is a pleasant Luberon town with several interesting historic monuments...
See Forcalquier guide
Mane
at 17 km (direction west-south-west)The citadel above the village is the principal monument in the small Provencal village...
See Mane guide
Sisteron
at 18 km (direction west-south-west)The citadel is the main attraction in Sisteron, along with the dramatic rocky slope...
See Sisteron guide
Valensole
at 21 km (direction south-south-east)Valensole is surrounded by lavender fields, and the lavender industry is also seen in...
See Valensole guide
Manosque
at 25 km (direction south-west)Ensure that your trip to the bustling town of Manosque includes a stroll up...
See Manosque guide
Digne-les-Bains
at 25 km (direction east-north-east)As well as being a spa town, the medieval centre of Digne-les-Bains also merits...
See Digne-les-Bains guide
Riez
at 26 km (direction south-east)Your trip to the village of Riez should include the baptistery, 5th century and...
See Riez guide
Oppedette
at 29 km (direction west-south-west)After a stroll around the historic village of Oppedette you can visit the Gorges...
See Oppedette guide
Greoux-les-Bains
at 30 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
Gorges d'Oppedette
Scenery at 30 km (direction west-south-west)The Gorges d'Oppedette are picturesque gorges in provence, accessible by several hiking trails...
See Gorges d'Oppedette guide
Simiane-la-Rotonde
at 30 km (direction west)The medieval castle with its domed rotunda is just one of the sites of...
See Simiane-la-Rotonde guide
Moustiers
Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction east-south-east)The setting of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie below steep cliffs and the lively historic centre make Moustiers-Sainte-Marie...
See Moustiers guide
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
at 34 km (direction south-east)Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, France is a charming small resort on the west coast of the Lac...
See Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon guide
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Map of places to visit near Peyruis
Markets in and near Peyruis
- Les Mees: market Friday (3km)
- Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban: market Sunday (9km)
- Oraison: market Tuesday (13km)
- Forcalquier: market Monday (15km)
- Sisteron: market Wednesday & Saturday (19km)
- Valensole: market Saturday (21km)
- Banon: market Tuesday (25km)
- Digne-les-Bains: market Wednesday (25km)
- Manosque: market Saturday (25km)
- Riez: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
More information about Peyruis, Provence
Tourist attractions near Peyruis, France
What to do at Peyruis? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Peyruis.
Grand sites of France
- Gorges du Verdon (47km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
Regional Natural Parcs
Churches and religious monuments
- Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (4km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (17km)
- Jardins du château de Sauvan (17km)
- Clos de Villeneuve (21km)
- Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (49km)
- Jardin du château de Val Joanis (51km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Barrage de Gréoux (31km)
- Lac d'Esparron (33km)
- Clue de Barles (34km)
- Lac de Sainte-Croix (35km)
- Embouchure - Verdon (37km)
- Verdon (rivière) (37km)
- Lac de Quinson (38km)
- Colorado Provencal (38km)
Geography and distances
Peyruis is in the south-east of France at 25 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Peyruis is 603 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Peyruis
Canton: Peyruis
Arrondissement: Forcalquier
Department: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Region: Provence
Postcode: 0
Distance to Peyruis
from Digne-les-Bains (prefecture): 25 km
from Paris: 603 km
from Calais: 828 km
from Nice: 113 km
from Bordeaux: 525 km
from Strasbourg: 526 km
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 Peyruis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ganagobie, Les Mees, Mallefougasse-Auges and Montfort.
This page in French: Visiter Peyruis