Located on the right bank of the Durance, it is the 5th city of the department with 5500 inhabitants. The two villages, Château-Arnoux to the east and Saint-Auban to the west, form a single commune.
Castrum Arnulphi was probably the name of the builder of the first fortified castle located on the hill of Saint-Jean. Its inhabitants are called Jarlandin(e)s, after the name of the Jar makers.
The Saint-Jean Chapel, superb view
The Chapelle Saint-Jean (1667-1668) at an altitude of 665 meters is accessible from the tourist office by a marked path (1h30 loop). Contemporary furniture and stained glass windows created by the world-famous artist Bernar Venet. The chapel is open Wednesdays in July and August from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Every Sunday morning, a large Provençal market takes place in Saint-Auban on Place Pechiney. Thursday afternoon from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m., small organic market on the Place de la Résistance in Château-Arnoux.
The Castle Park
The prestigious castle was built by Pierre de Glandevès between 1510 and 1530. It now houses the premises of the Town Hall. The spiral staircase, classified as a historic monument, is decorated with remarkable mythological figures (free visit on request at the town hall reception). The Château park has been classified as “natural sites and monuments” since 1951, with some oaks being as old as the château. A botanical discovery trail allows you to visit the park (free booklet at the tourist office).
The Saint-Jean Chapel, superb view
The Chapelle Saint-Jean (1667-1668) at an altitude of 665 meters is accessible from the tourist office by a marked path (1h30 loop). Contemporary furniture and stained glass windows created by the world-famous artist Bernar Venet. The chapel is open Wednesdays in July and August from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Every Sunday morning, a large Provençal market takes place in Saint-Auban on Place Pechiney. Thursday afternoon from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m., small organic market on the Place de la Résistance in Château-Arnoux.
The Castle Park
The prestigious castle was built by Pierre de Glandevès between 1510 and 1530. It now houses the premises of the Town Hall. The spiral staircase, classified as a historic monument, is decorated with remarkable mythological figures (free visit on request at the town hall reception). The Château park has been classified as “natural sites and monuments” since 1951, with some oaks being as old as the château. A botanical discovery trail allows you to visit the park (free booklet at the tourist office).
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- Lake or body of water within 300 m
- Pond less than 300 m
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Lake or body of water at -5 km
- River at -5 km
- At the water's edge
- River or river within 300 m
- In the city
- Mountain view
- Bus station within 500 m
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