Curel: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Curel is a small village with cobbled lanes, yellow-stone houses and winding stairways. The stone village was recently restored and is characterised by harmonious architecture, lavender-coloured shutters and quiet lanes.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Curel can familiarise themselves with the village in advance.

Routes

The Tour du Vieux Curel circular route leads to the remains of the former village, follows shepherds’ paths and then returns to Curel. Near Curel, the GRP Giono Montagne de Lure route continues towards the Ravin de Combe Crue and the D 950.

Curel is a starting point for hikes towards the Montagne de Lure. From Curel, cycling tours and hikes are also possible on local roads and paths.

Nature

Curel is located in the ZNIEFF area Massif de la Montagne de Lure, a type 2 natural heritage inventory area encompassing the Montagne de Lure massif. Walks around Curel may lead past old farmhouses and viewpoints.

Classified as a Village Étoilé, Curel invites visitors to admire an especially clear sky.

Townscape and Culture

Curel’s local historical heritage includes churches, characterful houses, washhouses and châteaux. The Ferme du Passavour is an event venue in a converted old barn between the hamlets of Les Etangs and Les Remises.

Festi ‘ Lumbra #5 is an annual festival organised by the Danza L’Umbra association at its Ferme Auberge in the Jabron Valley.

Surroundings

The nearby area around Curel includes the Notre-Dame mountain, the Crête des Blaches de Paillar summit and the Le Treboux summit. The Le Jambard summit is also located in the vicinity of Curel; the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lure is situated there as well.

In the wider regional surroundings of Curel lies the Citadelle de Sisteron, a fortress. The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes (1188–1425) is also located there. The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Valsaintes (1668–1792) is also situated in the wider regional surroundings.

Further destinations: Saint-Jeannet, Aubenas-Les-Alpes, Limans, La Javie, Rougon, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Saint-Jean, La Brillanne.

For the overall travel overview: Alpes-De-Haute-Provence.