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

Places to visit near Oraison

Oraison is a town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 4,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 27 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 caves. The must-see places are Chapelle Saint-Honorat (8 km), Église Sainte-Victoire (9 km) and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ganagobie (11 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Oraison on the map

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

Oraison at a glance

Location
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 4,399
Coordinates
43.9173° N, 5.9184° E
Places within 50 km
72 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Oraison

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

More places near Oraison

Things to see near Oraison, by type

Churches near Oraison

92 churches within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Honorat (8 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

Forts & heritage near Oraison

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Château de Saint-Maime (13 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Oraison

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Montagne de la Baume (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

Caves near Oraison

22 caves within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Porte du Soubeyran (18 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

Museums near Oraison

14 museums within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Salagon, Musée Et Jardins (16 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oraison

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oraison. The closest is Verdon Regional Natural Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur →

A one-day trip from Oraison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oraison
  2. 8 km Chapelle Saint-Honorat · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  3. 11 km Château de Bel Air · heritage site, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  4. 14 km Château de Saint-Maime · heritage site, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  5. 1 km Chapelle Sainte-Agathe · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  6. 6 km Église Sainte-Victoire · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  7. 9 km Back to Oraison

Plan a longer trip from Oraison — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Oraison

No traveller has reported from around Oraison yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Oraison

    All places near Oraison by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oraison by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2792Chapelle Saint-Honorat (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2077Château de Saint-Maime (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints437Montagne de la Baume (40 km)
    Caves1122Porte du Soubeyran (18 km)
    Museums214Salagon, Musée Et Jardins (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Verdon Regional Natural Park (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Belvédère de la Gorge de Guègues (50 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ganagobie (11 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de Sillans (56 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (73 km)
    Parks01Parc du Moulin Blanc (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée des Cèdres (97 km)

    Oraison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oraison?

    Chapelle Saint-Honorat (church, about 8 km), Église Sainte-Victoire (church, about 9 km), Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ganagobie (attraction, about 11 km), Château de Saint-Maime (heritage site, about 13 km), Chapelle Sainte-Agathe (church, about 13 km), Château de Bel Air (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Oraison?

    Chapelle Saint-Honorat, about 8 km by road; Église Sainte-Victoire (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oraison?

    Château de Saint-Maime, about 13 km by road; Château de Bel Air (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oraison?

    Montagne de la Baume, about 40 km by road; Le Grand Margès (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oraison?

    Start in Oraison, visit Chapelle Saint-Honorat, then Château de Bel Air, then Château de Saint-Maime, then Chapelle Sainte-Agathe, then Église Sainte-Victoire, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oraison?

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

    Towns near Oraison

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