Grand Hôtel du Cours

The rooms at Le Grand Hôtel du Cours include double rooms with showers, twin rooms, categories with baths, family rooms and a suite. They range in size from 13 to 31 m². Every room has a private bathroom, a minibar and a TV; soundproofing is also among the shared amenities. Air conditioning is available in several categories, including rooms with baths and the suite.

Room layouts vary by category: some rooms accommodate two people, while the family rooms have single beds and a double bed. The suite has a large double bed and a bath. A double room adapted for guests with reduced mobility is also available. One of the double rooms stands out for its city view, while another category with a bath overlooks the courtyard. Rooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Le Grand Hôtel du Cours brings together several useful services throughout the day. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and luggage storage is available. The restaurant and bar offer places to eat or take a break; breakfast can also be served in your room. Rooms include a minibar, while a shared lounge with a TV provides a place to relax indoors.

A terrace and a sun terrace let you enjoy the outdoors. The hotel has a lift, soundproofed rooms and facilities for disabled guests, including raised toilets and grab rails. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Free public parking is nearby, with on-street spaces and indoor parking. Pets are welcome on request, at no extra charge. Valet parking, laundry and ironing services complete the facilities.

Sisteron stretches between the Durance and the mountains of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its old town has sloping lanes, historic façades and passageways leading uphill. The citadel overlooks the city from its rocky promontory; below, the riverbanks and town squares offer another perspective on this valley landscape. The city suits those who enjoy combining heritage, walks and time outdoors.

Sisteron Citadel, 300 m away, is worth visiting for its ramparts and views over the Durance valley. Notre-Dame des Pommiers Church is 50 m away and bears witness to the city’s religious history. The Terre & Temps Museum, 90 m away, has collections devoted to science and the measurement of time. The bus station is 50 m away, and Sisteron railway station is within walking distance. The A51 motorway, 2 km away, connects Sisteron with other cities in the region. The Durance and its surroundings are also suited to water sports, including rafting in areas accessible from the city.

The seasons shape the pace of sightseeing: spring and autumn are pleasant times to explore the lanes and trails without the summer heat. In summer, plan walks for the morning or late afternoon, then spend the hottest hours in museums or taking a break in the shade. A day can combine a visit to the citadel, a stroll through the old town and a detour to the banks of the Durance. To explore the surrounding landscapes, a car makes it easier to visit the valleys and villages of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.