The tumultuous and intense history of Castellane dates back to the dawn of time. The town changed its name several times: the oppidum of Ducelia then Salinae in Romanesque times and Petra Castellana in VIIIth century. In the middle Ages, the town set up definitely at the foot of a steep rock, on the right bank of the Verdon. It’ was a real pleasure to go through the old gates to the town, and wander down the alleyways.