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Saint-Symphorien
Description
This short back and forth hike leads to the hamlet of Saint-Symphorien. Now a ghost village, it has been gradually abandoned by its inhabitants. In 1973, definitively emptied, it was attached to Vilhosc in the commune of Entrepierres. At the biginning of the hike, you’ll cross a bridge, the Pont de la Reine Jeanne. Its construction dates from the end of the 14th century. Its name refers to Queen Jeanne 1st of Anjou, who was also Queen of Provence and Naples, in recognition of the good she did for the people of Sisteron by improving their living conditions.
Cross the bridge (Pont de la Reine Jeanne) and come out on the track (D 217) which climbs through the forest to the hamlet of St-Symphorien.
Take the same route to come back.
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Public transport
Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: zou.maregionsud.fr
Advice
Take some time to visit the Vilhosc crypt, a monument of the first Romanesque art, very well preserved and whose construction dates from the 11th century (sold as national property during the Revolution, this place is now private; therefore it is mandatory to ask for admission in advance).
Advised parking
Parking lot at the bridge La Reine Jeanne, in Entrepierres
Access
From Sisteron (14 km), take the D 4085 south. At the roundabout, cross the Durance River, then head east on the D 217 to the La Reine Jeanne bridge.
Arrival
La Reine Jeanne bridge, Entrepierres
Departure
La Reine Jeanne bridge, Entrepierres
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