Castellane, Administrative center in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.
Castellane is a small town in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region that sits on a plateau surrounded by sheer rock faces. The white chapel perched on top of the cliff above the village defines the settlement's profile and is visible from the valley below.
The settlement developed from a Roman post and was expanded into a fortified town during the Middle Ages to defend against raids. The Pétardiers battle was a defining moment that demonstrated the town's defensive strength.
The pilgrimage tradition to Notre-Dame de Roc has drawn worshippers for centuries, who climb steep paths to reach the sanctuary above the village. This religious practice still shapes community life today and connects visitors with local devotion.
The village provides basic services including a hospital, a market center, and bus connections to larger towns. The best time to explore is from May to October when the weather is mild and dry.
Castellane served as a filming location for several French films, as the dramatic landscape with cliffs and forest attracts filmmakers. The white chapel became a particularly popular subject for cinematographers.
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Point Sublime
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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
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5.4 km
Chapelle rupestre de Saint-Trophime
4.4 km
Église Saint-Victor de Castellane
71 mPorte de Saint-Jean
5.7 kmClue de Chasteuil
7 km
Église paroissiale Saint-Pons d'Éoulx
5 km
Tour pentagonale de Castellane
159 m
Cadières de Brandis
5.5 km
Tour de l'Horloge
161 mChapelle Sainte-Anne du Bourguet
6.5 kmTour carrée de Castellane
160 mDolmen de Villevieille
4.8 km
Fontaine de Senez
11.3 km
Château de Rougon
10.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Roche-et-Saint-Romain de Rougon
10.4 km
Musée de la Résistance
1.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Ormeaux de La Garde
4 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Castellane
78 m
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