Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Barcelonnette

Barcelonnette is a town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 3,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Saint-Pons (2 km), Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan) (7 km) and Col des Orres - Cabane du Grand Vallon (10 km).

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Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Barcelonnette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barcelonnette at a glance

Location
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 3,487
Coordinates
44.3869° N, 6.6518° E
Places within 50 km
65 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Barcelonnette

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barcelonnette: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barcelonnette

128 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan) (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Barcelonnette

63 churches within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Église Saint-Pons (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barcelonnette

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Fort de Tournoux (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barcelonnette

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Lac d'Allos (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Barcelonnette

14 caves within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Grotte de Font Gaillarde (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barcelonnette

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barcelonnette. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de Daluis (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Barcelonnette

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barcelonnette
  2. 7 km Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan) · viewpoint, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  3. 8 km Le Cimet · viewpoint, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  4. 25 km Fort de Tournoux · fort, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  5. 14 km Col des Orres - Cabane du Grand Vallon · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  6. 9 km Église Saint-Pons · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  7. 2 km Back to Barcelonnette

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barcelonnette by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints34128Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan) (7 km)
    Churches1363Église Saint-Pons (2 km)
    Forts & heritage841Fort de Tournoux (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Lac d'Allos (22 km)
    Caves514Grotte de Font Gaillarde (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens013Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de Daluis (52 km)
    Other attractions12Source de la Rotonde (38 km)
    Museums02Musée Gassendi (58 km)
    Treks01Ancienne Douane - Col Agnel (53 km)
    Parks01Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein (59 km)

    Barcelonnette: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barcelonnette?

    Église Saint-Pons (church, about 2 km), Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan) (viewpoint, about 7 km), Col des Orres - Cabane du Grand Vallon (viewpoint, about 10 km), Le Cimet (viewpoint, about 14 km), Fort de Tournoux (fort, about 15 km), Restefond (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barcelonnette?

    65 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barcelonnette?

    Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan), about 7 km by road; Col des Orres - Cabane du Grand Vallon (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barcelonnette?

    Église Saint-Pons, about 2 km by road; Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barcelonnette?

    Fort de Tournoux, about 15 km by road; Redoute de Berwick (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barcelonnette?

    Start in Barcelonnette, visit Chapeau de Gendarme (Le Lan), then Le Cimet, then Fort de Tournoux, then Col des Orres - Cabane du Grand Vallon, then Église Saint-Pons, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barcelonnette?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Barcelonnette

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barcelonnette’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barcelonnette on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.