Guidebook for Montfort and Surroundings

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Guidebook for Montfort and Surroundings

Food scene

Small family-owned place with locally-sourced fantastic food.
Quatre saisons
1 Av. de la Libération
Small family-owned place with locally-sourced fantastic food.
Stupendous view. Local food.
La Terrasse de LURS
Rue de la mairie
Stupendous 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 Gaulle
Typical 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 Lac
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Michelin-starred restaurant for celebrating a special occasion.

Sightseeing

A 'must-see'.
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Κιταδέλα του Σιστερόν
Montée de la Citadelle
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A 'must-see'.
For a memorable day trip. Drive clock-wise around the Gorge for the best views.
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Verdon Gorge
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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
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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
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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
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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 Pénitents
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).
Pleasant town typical of Provence. Best to go on Monday mornings with the big provence market going on.
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Forcalquier
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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
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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

Horseback riding - great reviews. http://www.janssaud.com/fr/english-version
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
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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
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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/