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    Manosque ( French pronunciation: [manɔsk]; Provençal Occitan: Manòsca in classical norm or Manosco in Mistralian norm) is the largest town and commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France. However, it is not the préfecture (capital) of the department, which is the smaller town of Digne-les-Bains.

    • L’Occitane Visit. This personal care brand is known far beyond France, but its headquarters are set right in Manosque. You can drop by and see how L’Occitane makes its fragrances, soaps, essential oils and skincare products on an hour-long tour.
    • Porte de la Saunerie. Mansoque’s historic core is enclosed by a ring of boulevards in the shape of a pear. These roads are where the city’s ramparts used to stand and were laid to help Manosque grow into its suburbs.
    • Porte du Soubeyran. A little less is known about the city’s north gate, but it was most likely built a few decades earlier than its southern partner, around the end of the 13th century.
    • Tour du Mont d’Or. In half an hour or so you can hike from the centre of Manosque up to the crest of a steep hill just east of the city. You’ll be glad you made the climb when you take in the view of the entire city, as well as the Durance River flowing past on its way to the Rhône.
  3. Manosque tourism: between culture and nature | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Tourism. Manosque, a town in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, was originally a small rural village. As time went by and the town developed, Manosque became urbanized and became a major tourist destination in the region. Today, the cultivation of vines and olive ...

  4. Visit near Manosque with France This Way reviews. Greoux-les-Bains. The small spa town of Gréoux-les-Bains is well situated to explore the Lac d'Esparron and the lavender fields of the region. Mane. The citadel above the village is the principal monument in the small Provencal village of Mane. Forcalquier.

  5. Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. 30 days to learn French, free of charge! A language, a culture, a history. A fun way to learn! Just 10 minutes a day. Manosque, situated in the Durance valley at the entrance to the Luberon, possesses a typically Provençal old town. Once through the imposing Saunerie gateway ...

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