Castellane, Administrative center in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.
Castellane extends across a mountainous terrain at 639 meters elevation, with the Notre-Dame Rock standing 184 meters above the settlement.
The settlement emerged around 965 AD, developing from a Roman trading post named Civitas Saliniensum into a fortified medieval stronghold.
The annual Pétardiers celebration in Castellane maintains local traditions by reenacting historical defense events from the medieval period.
The commune functions as a regional administrative hub, offering essential services including medical facilities, markets, and public transportation connections.
Castellane holds the distinction of being France's least populated subprefecture, with 1,470 residents recorded in 2019.
Location: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Location: arrondissement of Castellane
Elevation above the sea: 1,081 m
Website: http://www.mairie-castellane.fr
Shares border with: Blieux, Demandolx, La Garde, Rougon, Saint-André-les-Alpes, Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, Senez, Le Bourguet, Brenon, Châteauvieux, Trigance
Address: 04120 Castellane, France 04120 Castellane
Phone: +33492836007
Email: accueil@mairie-castellane.fr
Website: http://mairie-castellane.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.84667,6.51333
Latest update: August 21, 2025 08:41
Point Sublime
11.1 km
Lac de Castillon
6.2 km
Couloir Samson
11.4 km
Senez Cathedral
11.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Thyrse de Castellane
3.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Roc de Castellane
316 m
Pont du Roc
288 m
Château de Trigance
11 km
Chapelle rupestre de Saint-Trophime
4.4 km
Église Saint-Victor de Castellane
71 m
Église paroissiale Saint-Pons d'Éoulx
5 km
Tour pentagonale de Castellane
159 m
Tour de l'Horloge
161 m
Fontaine de Senez
11.3 km
Château de Rougon
10.4 km
Pont de Sautet
10 km
Église Saint-Michel de Trigance
11.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Roche-et-Saint-Romain de Rougon
10.4 km
Musée de la Résistance
1.3 km
Ancienne église de Courchons
9 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Ormeaux de La Garde
4 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Castellane
78 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Taulanne
5.7 km
Église Saint-Symphorien
11.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Christophe de Rougon
10.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Antoine d'Éoulx
5.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de La Garde
3.5 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de La Garde
3.9 kmReviews
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