Entrevaux, commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Entrevaux is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence located on a mountain slope between the Var river and surrounding peaks. The village features narrow, winding stone-paved streets with gray-stone buildings topped by red-tile roofs and small shutters, preserving an authentic medieval structure.
The settlement was long an important border fortress and trade crossing. The citadel was built by the renowned military engineer Vauban and served for centuries to defend against invaders.
The name Entrevaux comes from its position between two riverbanks. Today, residents keep their traditions alive through weekly markets and annual celebrations like the Saint-Jean-Baptiste festival in June, when a saint's statue is carried through the streets in procession.
The village is easily reached by car via the N202 road from Nice or Digne, or by the scenic Train des Pignes, which takes about two hours. The place is small and walkable on foot, with narrow streets leading up to the citadel.
The village houses a motorcycle museum featuring about 100 historical motorcycles from different eras, a surprising find for a small mountain village. The museum sits within the village near the old fortifications.
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