Outgoing
Citadelle de Sisteron 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
Citadelle de Sisteron 2
Citadelle de Sisteron 3
Citadelle de Sisteron 4
Citadelle de Sisteron 5

Citadelle de Sisteron

Sisteron

Climb 258 steps carved through solid rock to reach this Vauban fortress, where panoramic views of the Southern Alps, limestone cliffs, and the Durance River unfold below.

Vauban fortress
underground staircase
panoramic Alpine views
historic military architecture

Tips

🏰"Very much Game of Thrones vibes"
👶no strollers — lots of stairs
🏛️chapel and two museums inside

Citadelle de Sisteron

Mnt de la Citadelle, 04200 Sisteron, France

Upcoming at Citadelle de Sisteron

Tuesday, Aug 18
Le Passage du Fort

Le Passage du Fort

August 18

Step into living history as Sisteron's medieval citadel comes alive with torchlight parades, wandering troubadours, and a bustling craft market. This biennial festival fills the ancient stone streets with falconry shows, armored combat, and the clang of blacksmiths at work.