Pierrerue tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Forcalquier at 4 km from Pierrerue

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Visit Pierrerue: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Forcalquier at 4 km and Lurs at 5 km.

Pierrerue, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Forcalquier

at 4 km (direction west)

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

See Forcalquier guide

Lurs

at 5 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Lurs guide

Mane

at 6 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Mane guide

Manosque

at 14 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Manosque guide

Valensole

at 18 km (direction south-east)

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

See Valensole guide

Oppedette

at 20 km (direction west)

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

See Oppedette guide

Gorges d'Oppedette

Scenery at 20 km (direction west)

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

See Gorges d'Oppedette guide

Simiane-la-Rotonde

at 22 km (direction west)

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

See Simiane-la-Rotonde guide

Greoux-les-Bains

at 22 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Greoux-les-Bains guide

Riez

at 26 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Riez guide

Sisteron

at 28 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Sisteron guide

Moustiers

Most Beautiful Village at 33 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 east-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

Lac de Sainte-Croix

Scenery at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

The Lac de Sainte-Croix is a popular leisure lake with beaches near the Gorges...

See Lac de Sainte-Croix guide

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

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Markets in and near Pierrerue

• Forcalquier: market Monday (5km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (8km)
• Les Mees: market Friday (14km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (14km)
• Valensole: market Saturday (18km)
• Banon: market Tuesday (19km)
• Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban: market Sunday (20km)
• Greoux-les-Bains: market Thursday (22km)
• Riez: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
• Sisteron: market Wednesday & Saturday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Pierrerue, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Verdon (49km)
• Mont Ventoux (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Moustiers (33km)
• Ansouis (38km)
• Lourmarin (43km)
• Roussillon (44km)
• Tourtour (55km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sisteron (28km)
• Apt (36km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (32km)
• Verdon (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (8km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Sauvan (6km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (6km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (18km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (37km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (39km)
• Jardin de la Louve (45km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (58km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Barrage de Gréoux (24km)
• Lac d'Esparron (27km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (27km)
• Verdon (rivière) (27km)
• Colorado Provencal (28km)
• Lac de Quinson (33km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (35km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (41km)
• Clue de Barles (46km)

Geography and distances

Pierrerue is in the south-east of France at 36 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Pierrerue is 607 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 Pierrerue from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fontienne, Forcalquier, La Brillanne, Lurs, Mane, Niozelles, Saint-Maime and Sigonce.

This page in French: Visiter Pierrerue