Guidebook for Montfort and Surroundings
Food scene
Quatre saisons
1 Av. de la LibérationSmall family-owned place with locally-sourced fantastic food.
La Terrasse de LURS
Rue de la mairieStupendous view. Local food.
Typical French restaurant at a reasonable price. Insider tip: the same kitchen is shared by the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Bonne Etape.
Au Goût du Jour
14 Av. Gén de GaulleTypical French restaurant at a reasonable price. Insider tip: the same kitchen is shared by the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Bonne Etape.
Michelin-starred restaurant for celebrating a special occasion.
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La Bonne Etape
Chemin du LacMichelin-starred restaurant for celebrating a special occasion.
Sightseeing
Zitadelle von Sisteron
Montée de la CitadelleA 'must-see'.
For a memorable day trip. Drive clock-wise around the Gorge for the best views.
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Verdon Gorge
For a memorable day trip. Drive clock-wise around the Gorge for the best views.
Ganagobie Prieuré - Bendictine Monastery
https://www.abbaye-ganagobie.com/
(The Monastery is active and hosts 'retreats' including those having taken a vow of silence.)
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Ganagobie
Ganagobie Prieuré - Bendictine Monastery
https://www.abbaye-ganagobie.com/
(The Monastery is active and hosts 'retreats' including those having taken a vow of silence.)
Neighborhoods
Visit the Citadelle on the top on the hill, but also visit the town of Sisteron, discovering the small alleyways.
One restaurant with view of 'La Baume' rock formation is 'La Citadelle'.
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Sisteron
Visit the Citadelle on the top on the hill, but also visit the town of Sisteron, discovering the small alleyways.
One restaurant with view of 'La Baume' rock formation is 'La Citadelle'.
The Plateau de Valensole is the best place to go see the lavender fields.
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Valensole
The Plateau de Valensole is the best place to go see the lavender fields.
Half-day hiking around the Penitents rock formations.
Either do a round trip or a one-way (if someone picks you up on the other end).
Impasse des Pénitents
Impasse des PénitentsHalf-day hiking around the Penitents rock formations.
Either do a round trip or a one-way (if someone picks you up on the other end).
Pleasant town typical of Provence.
Best to go on Monday mornings with the big provence market going on.
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Forcalquier
Pleasant town typical of Provence.
Best to go on Monday mornings with the big provence market going on.
VTT bike rental at the tourist office in Chateau-Arnoux.
The friendly staff will help you get set up.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/activite-culturelle-sportive/location-vttvtt-electrique-chateau-arnoux-saint-auban/
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
VTT bike rental at the tourist office in Chateau-Arnoux.
The friendly staff will help you get set up.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/activite-culturelle-sportive/location-vttvtt-electrique-chateau-arnoux-saint-auban/
Digne itself is not particularly beautiful, however the surrounding areas for walks, hikes, and bike rides is.
Note that the region's tourist office is located here.
Visit the Wall of Ammonites with some dating back over 200 million years ago.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/la-dalle-aux-ammonites-digne-les-bains/
For other events and places to visit:
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/en/what-to-do/outdoor-activities/
Here is another good resource:
https://www.tourism-alps-provence.com/
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Digne
Digne itself is not particularly beautiful, however the surrounding areas for walks, hikes, and bike rides is.
Note that the region's tourist office is located here.
Visit the Wall of Ammonites with some dating back over 200 million years ago.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/la-dalle-aux-ammonites-digne-les-bains/
For other events and places to visit:
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/en/what-to-do/outdoor-activities/
Here is another good resource:
https://www.tourism-alps-provence.com/
Activities
Janssaud
Horseback riding - great reviews.
http://www.janssaud.com/fr/english-version
Kayaking, canyoning, ziplining, pedalos, etc
https://verdoncanoe.com/fr
https://ridetheverdon.com/
https://haute-provence-outdoor.com/
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Verdon Gorge
Kayaking, canyoning, ziplining, pedalos, etc
https://verdoncanoe.com/fr
https://ridetheverdon.com/
https://haute-provence-outdoor.com/
VTT bike rental at the tourist office in Chateau-Arnoux.
The friendly staff will help you get set up.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/activite-culturelle-sportive/location-vttvtt-electrique-chateau-arnoux-saint-auban/
Château-Arnoux
VTT bike rental at the tourist office in Chateau-Arnoux.
The friendly staff will help you get set up.
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/activite-culturelle-sportive/location-vttvtt-electrique-chateau-arnoux-saint-auban/
For outdoor activities in the area visit the following websites:
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/en/what-to-do/outdoor-activities/
Here is another good resource:
https://www.tourism-alps-provence.com/
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Digne
For outdoor activities in the area visit the following websites:
https://www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com/en/what-to-do/outdoor-activities/
Here is another good resource:
https://www.tourism-alps-provence.com/