Between Provence and Dauphiné, the Citadel of Sisteron stands, barring the sky with its partitions, its bastions, its preserve. Henri IV mentioned “It’s the strongest fortress of my kingdom”.
Clinging to a rocky outcrop above the Durance, the spectacular silhouette of the citadel looms within the sky of Sisteron. This fortress is a jewel of the town’s architectural and historic heritage, of which it’s the image. It’s a assortment of works from totally different durations, from the thirteenth century for the higher rampart and the coated solution to the nineteenth century for the necessary alterations made to the north face.
The go to of the place reserves many surprises with, within the dungeon, the dungeon occupied by the prince Jean Casimir of Poland in 1639, or this unbelievable staircase dug within the rock and permitting to achieve instantly the north door of the town.
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