L'Escale


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Population : 1,188. Altitude : 400 m.

Department of the Alpes de Haute Provence

Between Sisteron and Digne by the "route Napoléon" (the N85)
or by the A51 autoroute, exit at Aubignosc, then take the N85.
Gare SNCF at Châteaux-Arnoux.

L'Escale is a small village peacefully situated on the banks of the Durance where an important dam retains the river waters to form a pleasant lake. The village includes several small hamlets extending from the lake to a small hillside.

The village of l'Escale began developing in the middle-ages thanks to its strategic situation between Sisteron and Digne, and its proximity to the once-important river traffic on the Durance.

The village was effectively an "Escale" or port-of-call used by boats tansporting various merchandise.

While walking in the narrow streets of l'Escale, you will discover charming vaulted archways, ancient houses and tastefully decorated stone-walls. The most ancient areas are the "coteau de Vière" and the Hôte hamlet... don't miss them !

Sites to see :

Parish church "Notre Dame de Mandanoïs" (1854).
"Quartier de l'Hôte". Vière ruins.

Leisure activities :

Hiking and mountain biking.
During June : Village festival.
During September : Rally "Terre de Drailles".

Tourist facilities :

Furnished apartments

Neighbouring villages :

Château-Arnoux (2km),
Malijai (6km),
Volonne (6km).

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