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Barles, Mountain commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

The village sits at an elevation of 987 meters in the Bès valley, surrounded by steep ridges and high mountains forming distinct valleys.

The area first appeared in historical records in 1193 as Barlis, with a castle built in 1206 and a hospital established in 1351.

The Notre-Dame Church, constructed in 1853, stands as a central religious monument with regular pilgrimages to the Saint Clement priory church.

Located 30 kilometers from Digne-les-Bains, Barles connects to surrounding areas through the D900A road, offering access to geological sites and hiking paths.

The Clues de Barles features two narrow canyons containing 1,500 ammonite fossils from 200 million years ago and rare Ichthyosaurus remains.

Location: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Location: arrondissement of Digne-les-Bains

Industry: administration publique générale

Shares border with: Authon, Auzet, Bayons, La Javie, La Robine-sur-Galabre, Selonnet, Verdaches

Phone: +33492351009

Email: mairie.barles@orange.fr

Website: http://mairiedebarles.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.26361,6.26806

Latest update: May 25, 2025 19:12

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