Le patrimoine du Guillestrois

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Poudrière Binot

More informationVillage of Mont-Dauphin

Vauban planned a second powder magazine, in addition to the one close to the Arsenal. Its storage capacity was smaller and included two drainage galleries on the ground floor. Its design is also different to the Arsenal magazine in that it does not have buttresses and has a gable roof.

Rue des Pierres Gravées, Rue Charrière

More informationVillage of Saint-Crépin

Park your car and visit St Crépin on foot to explore this stunning hilltop village, built in a spiral around the rocky outcrop. The houses, some dating back to medieval times, are still protected by the remains of the ramparts. Look out for the carved stone facades ...

panorama

More informationVillage of Saint-Crépin

Some ruins near the ancient walls show the presence of a castle dating from the 11th century. There is not a lot left to see for the uninitiated, but the view is great and you can see far up the valley, which at that time was of course of great importance to those defending the village!

Ramparts, Curnier Lavalette Passage

More informationVillage of Guillestre

Explore the history of Guillestre as you walk through the centre of town towards the Rif-Bel church, you will see fortifications, towers and old houses that reflect its historical past. But what is less visible are the traces of settlements on the site dating from the Iron Age and Roman times.

Town Gates and Rue St Esprit

More informationVillage of Guillestre

Nothing now remains of the Guillestre Castle dating from the 13th century, although manuscripts from the time confirm its presence. However the towers and ramparts that are still visible show that Guillestre was heavily fortified and bear witness to the protective role it played in those days.

Guidance

More informationVillage of Saint-Clément-sur-Durance

Inaccurately called the Sarrassine Tower, this watchtower (also called a square keep) was probably built by the Lombards, is a surprise for visitors to St Clement. Situated on a rocky outcrop above the old town, it has an unrivaled (and beautiful) view of the Durance and the entire plain.