Mane

Visit Mane, Provence

Mane is a picturesque Provencal village a little way south of Forcalquier and north of Manosque in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence (south-east France). The village is in an imposing position on a hilltop that has been occupied since at least roman times and contains several notable monuments.

Exploring Mane

As you would expect in a traditional Provencal village there are numerous attractive village houses and some rather grand properties along the winding streets and passageways that lead through the village, typically dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Highlights that you will see as you stroll through the alleys and staircases in Mane include the 15th century Church of Saint Andre, best known for its high belltower and baroque facade, and several impressive grand townhouses such as the decorated 16th century 'Hotel Miravail'.

The most imposing monument here is the fortified citadel and its double walls of defence that stand at the top of the village. Built in the 12th century, the citadel is the oldest surviving fort in the region and is impressive both as a structure and for the great views it offers across Mane and the surrounding landscape. Note: the citadel itself is not open to the public.)

Below Mane you can see an attractive ancient (12th century in origin although later modified) stone bridge across the River Laye.

To explore nearby

A notable building just a couple of kilometres outside Mane is the Chateau de Sauvan, an early 18th century castle in the classical style, while the Salagon Priory is another recommended destination - it is a very picturesque ensemble of buildings that includes a church and the recreation of a medieval garden.

Note: photo of Mane is copyright

See Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (the region and department for Mane) for more travel ideas...

Suggested places to visit near Mane, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Simiane-la-Rotonde 17km; Valensole 21km; Greoux-les-Bains 22km; Riez 29km; Apt 31km; Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt 31km; Sisteron 31km; Cucuron 32km; Ansouis 33km; Sault 33km; Montbrun-les-Bains 37km;

Mane tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Jardins du prieuré de Salagon - remarkable garden (0km) : Jardins du château de Sauvan - remarkable garden (0km) : Prieuré Notre Dame (Ganagobie) - religious monument (13km) : Clos de Villeneuve - remarkable garden (21km) : Colorado Provencal - site of natural beauty (23km) : Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon - remarkable garden (32km) : Jardin du château de Val Joanis - remarkable garden (34km) : Gorges de la Nesque - site of natural beauty (37km) :

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