Lagrand
25km North-West of Sisteron via the N4075 road (E712).
Population : 276 inh. - Altitude : 650 m.
Lagrand, a lovely small village inthe Hautes Alpes
![Lagrand](/images/lagrand-le-village.jpg)
At the end of a tiny little road that climbs up onto a hill, you'll reach the charming little village of Lagrand.
Built up high, where the pure air is, and surrounded by verdant meadows, Lagrand overlooks the Buech valley and gives a panoramic view of the many peaks in the area, most of which are shaped like rocky teeth planted with trees.
![village Lagrand](/images/lagrand-mairie-et-clocher.jpg)
Lagrand obviously offers an excellent quality of living, with its peaceful little square where you can park easily, overlooked by the mayor's office with its ivory-coloured stone façade, a building with understated nobility.
From here, two cobbled alleys and a path bordered by firs lead off, inviting you to admire superb dressed stone houses, some old, some more recent ...
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The high point of our visit will be the Romanesque and understated church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité.
It was restored last century, and is the last remaining part of the famous priory of Notre-Dame de Lagrand founded around 1000.
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It is still in very good condition, thanks to solid walls (two metres thick) built from grey stone. It is one of the oldest historical monuments in the Hautes-Alpes department.
Romanesque art lovers shouldn't miss it !
What to see
Notre-Dame de Lagrand church 12th century, listed as a historical monument in 1931.
Leisure activities
Hiking.
Mountain bike circuit.
Accomodations
Inn.
Family holiday village.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Laragne-Montéglin (7km) and Serres (12km).