Nestled in the Massif des Monges, the village of Authon is a haven of peace and serenity. With its relief and history, it is one of the emblematic villages of the Haute-Provence Geopark.
Authon (1,137 m) is nestled in a remarkable natural setting. The beauty of the scenery and the calm that surrounds it invite you to rest and contemplate, but also to take part in outdoor activities. From the village, you can admire the surrounding peaks – Costebelle, Jouère, Clot des Martres… – and if you feel like it, conquer them for a change of scenery and atmosphere. You’ll discover pastoral areas that have been used since the Middle Ages. Authon, once under the control of the Abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille and later the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers, was a stopover on the transhumance routes from Sisteron or Thoard.
The village has regained its dynamism after a long period of rural exodus, and has benefited from a major renovation effort in recent years. The village is also home to an Andy Goldsworthy Sentinel.
