Saint-Julien-En-Beauchêne: Hotels and accommodations

Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne is home to the natural climbing site of La Rochette, with 10 sport climbing routes ranging from 6b to 7c in difficulty. La Rochette also features the remains of a medieval castle dating from the 12th century; the tower may originally have served as a watchtower.

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Nature

More than 60 % of the municipality's area lies within two Natura 2000 sites of special conservation importance. Within the municipality of Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, the Natura 2000 site “Dévoluy – Durbon – Charance – Champsaur” covers 3,537 hectares.

The GR 94, also known as GR® 94, passes through Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne; there are also several walking trails.

Townscape and culture

The municipal Promenade découverte runs along the main street and through the andrones. It showcases the village's rural mountain architecture and its close connection with the Chartreuse de Durbon.

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Beaumugnes was rebuilt in 1759 and later restored with frescoes and stained-glass windows. The Beaumugnes festival takes place at Pentecost.

The Écomusée is housed in the former presbytery and presents an exhibition about Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne from the 19th century to the eve of the First World War, including a 26-minute documentary film. The exhibition also includes models of the Chartreuse de Durbon and a sawmill. The Écomusée can be visited by prior appointment with the municipal administration.

The parish church of Sainte-Blaise houses the painting “L’Assomption de la Vierge” by Philippe de Champaigne, which is classified as a Monument historique.

The Chartreuse de Durbon was founded in 1116 in the hamlet of Durbon, 6 km northeast of Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne. It is a former Carthusian monastery and one of the first four charterhouses of the Carthusian Order. The metallurgical complex of the Chartreuse de Durbon is considered an important site in the history of metallurgical techniques.

The restored stained-glass windows of the Chapelle de Vaunières were created by Maurice Noyer; the bell bears the mark “insignae Fabricae Durbonis” of the Durbon Carthusian foundry. The Chapelle de Vaunières is dedicated to Saint Peter and is located in the hamlet of Vaunières, 6 km from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne.

Routes and local impressions

The Circuit du Beauchêne offers the opportunity to visit the village and its hamlets, which are associated with the writer Jean Giono's holiday stays.

Local life

The Marché de Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne features stalls run by local producers and artisans on the Place de la Mairie. From 30 June to 1 September 2026, it takes place on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. as a summer evening market offering local products.

Créations du Bochaine is a shop in Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne offering goods made from French natural fibres, as well as local products from food producers and artisans.

More local pages: Villar-D'arêne, Saint-Bonnet-En-Champsaur, La Bâtie-Neuve, L'epine, Le Monêtier-Les-Bains, Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas, Puy-Saint-André, Guillestre.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.