Banon, Mountain commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Banon is a commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence located at about 760 meters elevation on a mountainside. The village overlooks the Coulon valley, nestled between Mont Lure and Mont Ventoux.
The village received fortifications in the 11th century and appears in early written records as castrum Banonni from that period. The medieval structure continues to shape its appearance today.
Banon is known for its goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves, a tradition deeply rooted in the area's farming and food culture. Visitors can see how this product shapes the identity of the village and its connection to the surrounding landscape.
The place is best explored on foot, as it sits on a hillside with narrow lanes winding through the village. Parking is available at the village edges, from where you can walk through the medieval streets.
Banon cheese carries AOC certification defined by traditional production methods and its distinctive wrapping in chestnut leaves. This protected designation makes the product a symbol of the region's mountain farming heritage.
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