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Hilltop village - Upaix

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Elevation : 750m
05300 Upaix
Eglise Notre Dame de Bellevue
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La Chapelle des Pénitents à Upaix
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Puits et église
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La Tour d'Upaix
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Table d'orientation
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Located on a hill overlooking the valleys of the Durance and Buëch, Upaix belongs to the most beautiful hilltop villages of the region.
At the top of the medieval tower, an orientation table offers a panoramic view of the 120 summits of the Ecrins (some more than 4000m). The village is divided into several hamlets, the main one is that of Rourebeau, where the famous Route Napoléon takes shape.

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Hilltop village - Upaix
Elevation : 750m
05300 Upaix
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    Dovecote - Upaix
    Dovecote - Upaix
    Alongside one of the surrounding walls is a dovecote built in gypsum. A significant gypsum deposit is located in the Upaix and Lazer districts.
    Upaix
    Chat’o Russe Fountain
    Chat’o Russe Fountain
    This fountain used to provide the residents of the village with water. In the "perched" village of Upaix, there was no spring and residents came down to this fountain to meet...
    Upaix
    The town gate and castle
    The town gate and castle
    Vestige of the fortifications built in the 13th and 14th centuries, a pointed arch gate built in the Early Middle Ages: the entrance to the burg. Now the entrance porch to the...
    Upaix
    Sundial in Upaix
    Sundial in Upaix
    The sundial is on the facade of the Chapel des Pénitents Saint Sébastien. Its dictum: "Ye who looks at me, listen : tune the rhythm of thine heart to the beats of my time. Now...
    Upaix
    The Chapel of the Penitents
    The Chapel of the Penitents
    Between the 17th and 19th centuries, the Brotherhood of Penitents was responsible for assisting victims of the major plagues and other disasters. The Chapel was restored by...
    Upaix
    Our Lady of Belle Vue
    Our Lady of Belle Vue
    Situated at the former boundary of the village, it has been altered several times over the centuries. The church comprises a nave with a square, vaulted choir as well as four...
    Upaix
    Table d'orientation d'Upaix
    Table d'orientation d'Upaix
    At the top of the medieval tower, an orientation table offers a panoramic view of the Buëch and Durance valleys, as well as the 120 peaks of the Écrins (some over 4000m).
    Upaix
    Aire de pique-nique La Tour d'Upaix
    Aire de pique-nique La Tour d'Upaix
    Near the Tour, at the very top of the village with a splendid view over the valley, 3 stone tables and benches are at your disposal. There's also parking, a garbage can and a...
    Upaix
    Mediaeval tower
    Mediaeval tower
    A beautiful panoramic view can be seen from the mediaeval tower, with viewpoint indicator.
    Upaix
    Dovecote - Upaix
    Dovecote - Upaix
    Alongside one of the surrounding walls is a dovecote built in gypsum. A significant gypsum deposit is located in the Upaix and Lazer districts.
    Upaix
    Chat’o Russe Fountain
    Chat’o Russe Fountain
    This fountain used to provide the residents of the village with water. In the "perched" village of Upaix, there was no spring and residents came down to this fountain to meet...
    Upaix
    The town gate and castle
    The town gate and castle
    Vestige of the fortifications built in the 13th and 14th centuries, a pointed arch gate built in the Early Middle Ages: the entrance to the burg. Now the entrance porch to the...
    Upaix
    Sundial in Upaix
    Sundial in Upaix
    The sundial is on the facade of the Chapel des Pénitents Saint Sébastien. Its dictum: "Ye who looks at me, listen : tune the rhythm of thine heart to the beats of my time. Now...
    Upaix
    The Chapel of the Penitents
    The Chapel of the Penitents
    Between the 17th and 19th centuries, the Brotherhood of Penitents was responsible for assisting victims of the major plagues and other disasters. The Chapel was restored by...
    Upaix
    Our Lady of Belle Vue
    Our Lady of Belle Vue
    Situated at the former boundary of the village, it has been altered several times over the centuries. The church comprises a nave with a square, vaulted choir as well as four...
    Upaix
    Updated on 31 July 2024 at 10:37
     by Office de Tourisme Sisteron Buëch
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