Saint-Bonnet-En-Champsaur: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has medieval origins; some buildings in the town centre date from the 16th century. The Château de Daillon in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a fortified house dating from the 17th century.

Culture and history

The Chapelle des Petètes has been classified as a historic monument since 1994. The Église de Charbillac is a small neoclassical church dating from the late 19th century; its remarkable furnishings are considered representative of the religious heritage of the Champsaur Valley.

The Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier is housed in a traditional farmhouse and is dedicated to photography and emigration from the Champsaur. Through the work of the American photographer Vivian Maier, who came from the Champsaur, it offers an insight into the 1950s. It also hosts temporary exhibitions resulting from photographic residencies with a regional focus. Guided tours of the historic town centre, with commentary, reveal traces of its past.

On the Place aux Herbes, Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur preserves Tounes, meaning vaulted houses that are characteristic of the historic townscape. The Place Grenette is home to a covered market hall and the tourist office, which offers reception services, information, advice and free Wi-Fi. The Médiathèque de Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur includes information areas, a toy library, a training room, a multipurpose area, a patio and a Microfolie area.

Town life and regional products

The market in the town centre offers local products, local expertise, handicrafts and culinary specialities. Every two years, the Rencontres Paysannes takes place in the town centre at the end of September; it promotes agricultural knowledge and skills.

At the Ferme de Coste Joffre, visitors can watch the animals being milked from 6 p.m. and discuss the work and expertise of the goat and cattle farmers. The Ferme de Coste Joffre produces farmhouse cheese from goat and cattle farming and sells it directly from the farm.

Nature and trails

The Pisançon et les Trois Croix hike begins in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, is 6.2 km long and leads to the Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier and the Belvédère des 3 Croix viewpoint. From there, visitors can enjoy expansive views over the bocage landscape.

Lac de Barbeyroux offers views of the foothills of the Dévoluy, the Col du Noyer, the Champsaur Valley and Col Bayard, as well as opportunities for fishing and quiet contemplation. The Parcours trail le Château n°1 in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a very easy 6.0 km circular route along paved and forest paths. The Centre aquatique du Champsaur has a 25-metre pool, a play pool with water fountains, a paddling pool and a solarium.

Those planning a stay in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Geographical location

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is easily accessible by road from Gap via Col Bayard.

Other places: Savines-Le-Lac, Ribeyret, Ribiers, Baratier, Saint-Julien-En-Champsaur, Val-Des-Prés, Lagrand, Savournon

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