Sisteron Citadel, Historic fortress and museum in Sisteron, France
The citadel spans 10 hectares on a rocky promontory, featuring massive stone walls, military bastions, and a central keep overlooking the Durance River valley.
Built in the 13th century and modified by engineer Jean Errard under Henry IV, the fortress served as a strategic military point between Provence and Dauphine regions.
The citadel houses a historical museum displaying artifacts, military equipment, and exhibitions about Napoleon's passage during his return from Elba in 1815.
The fortress offers guided tours on Wednesdays and Sundays from April to November, with special sunset visits available during summer months.
A monumental underground staircase, carved directly into the rock during the 19th century, connects the fortress to the town of Sisteron.
Location: Sisteron
Address: Mnt de la Citadelle, 04200 Sisteron
Phone: +33492612757
Website: http://citadelledesisteron.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.19854,5.94349
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:44
Citadelle de Sisteron
52 m
Sisteron Cathedral
317 m
Inscription de la Pierre Écrite
6.7 km
Hôpital de Sisteron
550 m
Prieuré Saint-Gervais d’Entrepierres
5.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Marcel de Sisteron
464 m
Église des Dominicains de la Baume
539 m
Convent of the Visitation
319 m
Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais de Bevons
5.4 km
Grotte du Château de Saint-Didier
3.7 km
Musée du vieux Sisteron
151 m
Enceinte de Sisteron
362 m
Maison des missionnaires de la Croix
346 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Sisteron
399 m
Église Saint-Clément de Salignac
5.9 km
Église Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais de Vilhosc
5.7 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Valbelle
7.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Château de Sisteron
63 m
Église de l'Assomption de Ribiers
7.8 km
Église Saint-Saturnin de Mézien
5.1 km
Église Saint-Marc d'Entrepierres
3.8 km
Église Saint-Julien d’Aubignosc
7.8 km
Hôtel d'Ornano
185 m
Monument to Paul Arène
315 m
Église Sainte-Thérèse de l’Enfant-Jésus de Salignac
5.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Honoré des Escoffiers
7.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Salignac
5.8 km
Chapelle des Missionnaires de la Croix de Sisteron
360 mReviews
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