Castellane

Castellane is a commune with 1565 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Alpes- de -Haute -Provence.

Demographics

Geography

Castellane is located about 80 kilometers north- west of Cannes in the mountains of Haute Provence on the Route Napoléon at 731 m above sea level. The village lies on the River Verdon, at the beginning of the Gorges du Verdon. Towering above Castellane located west of the town from 1626 m high mountain cadières de Brandis. The municipality is part of the Regional Natural Park of Verdon.

Attractions

See also: List of Monuments historiques in Castellane

• The church of Notre Dame du Roc from the 12th century, perched on a 184 meter high limestone cliff above the city
• The Church of St- Thyrse in the district Robion from the 11-12. century
• The old town with its narrow streets and small shops

Gallery

Castellane Notre Dame du Roc with the church in the background