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Sisteron

Sisteron is a commune in southeastern France, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of the Provence-Alpes-Cays Côte d’Azur region. It sits on the banks of the Durance river at the eastern edge of the Provencal Alps, occupying a limestone promontory that rises above the valley. The town’s most recognizable landmark is the Citadelle de Sisteron, a fortress that dominates the skyline and has played a key role in controlling the river crossing and local routes since the early modern era.

The historic center preserves medieval streets and traditional Provençal architecture, with the fortress linked to the

Today, Sisteron maintains its role as a local service and commercial hub for the surrounding rural area.

Transport and access: The town is connected by regional roads and by rail and bus services linking

town
by
a
network
of
ramparts
and
gates.
The
site
has
long
attracted
travelers
and
traders
moving
between
Provence
and
the
Alpine
north,
shaping
the
development
of
a
market
town
around
the
river
crossing.
The
economy
combines
tourism,
especially
for
those
visiting
the
citadel
and
surrounding
landscapes,
with
agriculture
and
small-scale
industry.
The
population
is
in
the
low
thousands;
as
of
the
latest
census,
the
commune
is
home
to
about
7,000
to
7,500
inhabitants.
It
serves
as
a
sub-prefecture
of
the
department
and
the
seat
of
the
canton
of
Sisteron.
it
with
larger
centers
in
the
region,
and
it
lies
within
reach
of
major
motorways.