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Visit Simiane-la-Rotonde: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The medieval castle with its domed rotunda is just one of the sites of interest in the lovely village of Simiane-la-Rotonde

Simiane-la-Rotonde 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 Simiane-la-Rotonde in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Gorges d'Oppedette at 6 km and Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt at 15 km.

Simiane-la-Rotonde, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Oppedette

at 5 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Oppedette guide

Gorges d'Oppedette

Scenery at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt

at 15 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

Mane

at 17 km (direction east)

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

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Forcalquier

at 17 km (direction east)

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

See Forcalquier guide

Sault

at 18 km (direction north-west), in the Vaucluse department

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

See Sault guide

Apt

at 18 km (direction west-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 23 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 24 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

Montbrun-les-Bains

at 24 km (direction north-north-west), in the Drome department

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

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Manosque

at 24 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Cucuron

at 25 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Lurs

at 26 km (direction east)

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

See Lurs guide

Bonnieux

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

Less visited than some of the Luberon villages, the upper town in Bonnieux and...

See Bonnieux guide

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Markets in and near Simiane-la-Rotonde

• Banon: market Tuesday (8km)
• Forcalquier: market Monday (17km)
• Sault: market Wednesday (18km)
• Apt: market Saturday (18km)
• Saint-Martin-de-la-Brasque: market Sunday (24km)
• Roussillon: market Thursday (24km)
• Manosque: market Saturday (24km)
• La Tour-d'Aigues: market Tuesday (28km)
• Lourmarin: market Friday (29km)
• Oraison: market Tuesday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Simiane-la-Rotonde, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Mont Ventoux (31km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Roussillon (23km)
• Ansouis (28km)
• Lourmarin (29km)
• Gordes (30km)
• Menerbes (33km)
• Venasque (34km)
• Seguret (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Apt (18km)
• Sisteron (38km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (41km)
• Nyons (54km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Luberon (18km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) (27km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (30km)
• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (36km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (39km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (49km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Sauvan (17km)
• Jardins du prieuré de Salagon (17km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (25km)
• Jardin de la Louve (27km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (32km)
• Jarditrain (37km)
• Clos de Villeneuve (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Colorado Provencal (9km)
• Gorges de la Nesque (20km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (33km)
• Verdon (rivière) (33km)
• Gorges de Régalon (38km)
• Barrage de Gréoux (39km)
• Lac d'Esparron (42km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (46km)
• Lac de Quinson (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Carpentras (42km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (49km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (49km)

Geography and distances

Simiane-la-Rotonde is in the south-east of France at 55 kilometres from Digne-les-Bains, the department capital (general information: Simiane-la-Rotonde is 595 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 Simiane-la-Rotonde from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Montsalier, Oppedette, Saint-Christol and Vacheres.

This page in French: Visiter Simiane-la-Rotonde