©Office de Tourisme Sisteron Buëch
©Office de Tourisme Sisteron Buëch
On the border of the "Dauphiné" and Provence, with its bastions, its outer walls, its keep, the Citadel dominate the town of Sisteron.
Henri IV used to say "It is the most powerful fortress of my kingdom".
Henri IV used to say "It is the most powerful fortress of my kingdom".
Perched on a narrow outcrop, the Citadelle de Sisteron offers visitors an exceptional panorama and eight centuries of architecture and history! Suitable for any audiences with many events, this unique place hosts in particular the famous "Nuits de la Citadelle" festival.
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
- Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Visual disability
- Activities
- Concert
- Shows
- Theatre
- Equipment
- Toilets
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Free car park
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
Rates
From 21 March 2025 to 11 November 2025
Reduced price
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Child2.50€ after 2 children
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Annual card for the inhabitants of Sisteron: 10 €
Ticket sales stop 1 hour before closing.
Ticket sales stop 1 hour before closing.
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashOpenings
From 21 March 2025 until 30 June 2025 - Open everyday
From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025 - Open everyday
Closing 6.30 pm on the evenings of events inside.
From 1 September 2025 until 11 November 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Citadel of Sisteron
- www.citadelledesisteron.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- In centre of town
- Mountain view
- Town location
- Lake 5 km away
- River 5 km away
- Overview on river
Access
- There are 3 ways to get to the citadel: a 15-minute walk from the town center via one of the signposted routes, by mini-train during the summer season (departure from the Tourist Office) or by car (free parking nearby).
