Guillestre

Guillestre is a large mountain village nestling in a green valley, near to both Natural parks (Écrins and Queyras). It breathes pure air from the nearby mountains.
You might be surprised to learn that Guillestre is also a town of art and history.

You might be surprised to learn that Guillestre is also a town of art and history. Go past its smart little square with a beautiful fountain in the middle made of Guillestre pink marble, where you will also find the tourist office, take Sainte Catherine street that begins under an archway and you will have some nice surprises, in addition to beautiful pastel-coloured façades, some superb buildings such as the former "Justice and Peace room" and door lintels dating from the 18th century.

The imposing Notre-Dame d'Aquilon church is a listed historical monument.
It was built in the 16th century in the Romanesque-Lombardic style, using the pink marble taken from local quarrites, by the Lombardic architect Galéas.

It has an enormous gothic archway with pillars supported by lions, a sumptuous gateway and a Romanesque belltower with three stories.
Right next door is the baroque chapel of Saint-Sébastien, with a beautifully restored façade, which will dazzle you with its trompe-l'oeil sculptures.

Further on, you'll admire the beautiful remants of the medieval fortifications, in particular the Eygliers watchtower, which still stands proudly.
After culture, nature once again takes over. Head for the high peaks of the Ecrins natural park, descend the tumultuous Guil on a raft, or fly up into the air on a paraglider or a hang glider, using the warm updrafts !