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Citadelle de Mane, Mane

Citadelle de Mane

Mane

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Citadelle de Mane stands in Mane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a hill above Mane, at the gateway to Forcalquier, this twelfth-century citadel is the only fortification in Haute-Provence to have survived complete. A double spiral wall wraps around the hill and shelters a residence with mullioned windows. Privately owned, the site reflects a long line of lords, from the counts of Toulouse to the Forbin Janson family, and bears the marks of sieges endured during the Wars of Religion.

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What to know

  • The site is privately owned, which may limit access to the interior.
  • It sits on a hilltop, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.
  • No pricing or opening hours are given here, so check before visiting.
  • The main interest lies in the outer defensive architecture, the spiral double wall and the mullioned-window residence.

Where this château is

Mane · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

7100 Rue Vieille, 04300 Mane

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Can you visit the citadel of Mane?
The monument is privately owned, and interior visiting conditions are not specified here.
How old is the citadel of Mane?
It was built in the twelfth century, at the initiative of the counts of Toulouse.
What makes the citadel of Mane distinctive?
It is considered the only fortification in Haute-Provence that survives complete.
Where is the citadel of Mane located?
It overlooks the village of Mane in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, near Forcalquier.

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