Castellane
A compact, photogenic subprefecture in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Castellane sits on the water with mountain scenery close at hand and carries the French government's "village et cité de caractère" designation. Despite its modest size, it supports a real cluster of cafés and restaurants, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding landscape.
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- Population1,612
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Castellane: quick answers
Where is Castellane?
Castellane is in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, about 35 km22 miles in a straight line from Digne-les-Bains.
How do you get to Castellane?
The nearest airport is Cannes (CEQ), about 1 hr 40 min away by road. The nearest train station is Saint-André les Alpes, about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Castellane?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is November, with about 131 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Castellane?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 12 restaurants, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Castellane?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Colmars and Sisteron. Castellane is listed among the day trips from Nice.