Citadelle de Sisteron

Citadel of Sisteron

Historic site and monument, Military Patrimony, Classified in Sisteron
  • 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".

  • 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.
  • Environment
    • Close to a motorway
    • In centre of town
    • Mountain view
    • Town location
    • Lake 5 km away
    • River 5 km away
    • Overview on river
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Visual disability
  • Activities
    • Concert
    • Shows
    • Theatre
  • Equipment
    • Toilets
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Parking
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Coach access
    • Shop
    • Set down on-site for groups
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • From March 21, 2023 to November 12, 2023
  • Adult
    7.10 €
  • Child
    3 €

    • 2€ after 2 children

  • Group adults
    6.10 €
  • Group children
    3.40 €
  • Annual card for the inhabitants of Sisteron: 7,50 €

    Ticket sales stop 1 hour before closing.
Openings
Openings
  • From March 21, 2023 until June 30, 2023
    Open Everyday
  • From July 1, 2023 until August 31, 2023
    Open Everyday
    * Closing 6.30 pm on the evenings of events inside. The citadel can not be visited during the medieval festival (next on august 2024).
  • From September 1, 2023 until November 12, 2023
    Open Everyday
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