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Redortiers

Last update on Apr 17, 2026

From Banon, take the D950 road (in direction of Le Revest du Bion), then take the D5 road on the right.

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Discover the small village of Redortiers in the Alpes de Haute Provence

You’ll find Redortiers in the far north of the Forcalquier region, at the very end of a small road that winds its way up through the lavender fields.

Le village de Redortiers dans les Alpes de Haute Provence.

Nestled amidst majestic wild landscapes that inspired the great writer Jean Giono—a rolling plateau stretching as far as the eye can see, dotted with pines, firs, and holm oaks—Redortiers is home to charming old farms that grow lavender.

The greatest charm of Redortiers le Contadour lies in its landscapes, offering you numerous opportunities for walks; the cultural aspect is not to be overlooked, with the chance to explore the ancient village of Redortiers—which was still inhabited in the 19th century—via a path offering views of the Monts de Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux (1,909 m).

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Continuing along the Redortiers road to “Tinette,” you reach the Fraches plateau, where old sheepfolds and dry-stone huts (bories) bear witness to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the shepherds.

Redortiers was traditionally a gathering place where sheep were counted before the transhumance. Its vast pastoral land also allows it to continue raising sheep.

Silence, untamed nature, fresh air—it’s easy to see how Redortiers could have inspired the great Giono, who owned an old sheepfold there for many years.

What to see

Original village site.
Windmill.
Bories. Ancient shepherd huts and shelters in dried stone.
Chapel (1650).

Things to do

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Le village de Redortiers dans les Alpes de Haute Provence.

Nearby towns and villages

Banon (5km), Revest du Bion (10km) and La Rochegiron (12km).

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