The Église paroissiale Saint-Claude in Sigonce was listed as a historic monument by decree on March 29, 1967. Its main construction phases date from the 14th and 16th centuries. It is characterized by a multi-lobed roof made of stone slabs; its shape is defined by the projecting chapels and the choir.
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Culture and History
The protection of the Château de Bel Air covers the interior rooms, including the decorations, as well as the northwestern façade with its curved gable. These elements were listed by decree on January 23, 1990. The Château de Bel Air is not open to visitors.
Lignite mining in Sigonce comprised two mines; the concession for one of these mines ran until 1960. The mining operations also supplied lime kilns and limestone quarries. An industrial monument commemorates Sigonce's industrial past.
Nature and Trails
The Tour de Cabane circular trail leads from Sigonce through a shady valley and then across open areas that are used for agriculture, grazing, or habitation. Its return route passes through a wilder environment with woodland and herbaceous vegetation.
PR hiking trails lead from Sigonce toward Revest-Saint-Martin and Pierrerue. The trail starts at Sigonce town hall and also ends there; it is included in the hiking plan of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
Cycling Routes
In Sigonce, VTC, VTT, and e-bike routes are listed as part of the Tour du pays de Forcalquier à vélo.
More local pages: Prads-Haute-Bléone, Noyers-sur-Jabron, Mezel, Digne-Les-Bains, Chaudon-Norante, Beaujeu, Forcalquier, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron
