Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire 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 Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Mane at 5 km and Forcalquier at 8 km.

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Mane

at 5 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Mane guide

Forcalquier

at 8 km (direction north-east)

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

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Manosque

at 10 km (direction south-east)

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

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Oppedette

at 11 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Oppedette guide

Gorges d'Oppedette

Scenery at 11 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 15 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Lurs

at 15 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Greoux-les-Bains

at 21 km (direction south-east)

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

See Greoux-les-Bains guide

Valensole

at 23 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Valensole guide

Apt

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

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

See Apt guide

Cucuron

at 27 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

Enter Cucuron through one of its medieval gateways to discover a picturesque old town...

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Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt

at 27 km (direction west), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Ansouis

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

The quaint medieval centre, the castle and the views from Ansouis make it one...

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Extraordinary Museum of Georges Mazoyer

Museum at 28 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

Museum featuring an eclectic collection of objects discovered in the ocean and various works...

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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 Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire

Markets in and near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire

• Forcalquier: market Monday (7km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (10km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (16km)
• Banon: market Tuesday (16km)
• Greoux-les-Bains: market Thursday (21km)
• Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque: market Sunday (21km)
• Valensole: market Saturday (23km)
• La Tour-d'Aigues: market Tuesday (24km)
• Les Mees: market Friday (25km)
• Apt: market Saturday (26km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, France

What to do at Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire.

Grand sites of France

• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (41km)
• Mont Ventoux (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Ansouis (28km)
• Lourmarin (33km)
• Roussillon (34km)
• Moustiers (41km)
• Gordes (41km)
• Menerbes (42km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Apt (26km)
• Sisteron (36km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (22km)
• Verdon (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (18km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (39km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (41km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Sauvan (5km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (5km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (23km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (27km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (29km)
• Jardin de la Louve (34km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (48km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Aix-en-Provence (47km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Colorado Provencal (19km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (21km)
• Verdon (rivière) (21km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (24km)
• Lac d'Esparron (28km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (34km)
• Lac de Quinson (35km)
• Lac de Sainte-Croix (41km)
• Gorges de Régalon (44km)
• Clue de Barles (56km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (52km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is in the south-east of France at 46 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is 608 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 Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubenas-les-Alpes, Dauphin, Forcalquier, Mane, Reillanne, Saint-Martin-les-Eaux and Villemus.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire