Manosque
France · Provence-Alpes-C�te d'AzurFR
Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Manosque 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. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,718
- Coordinates
- 43.829, 5.787
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 405 m
Overview of Manosque
Manosque belongs to Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France and has the feel of a compact town. It counts about 22,718 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are adventure and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Manosque
Adventure in Manosque
(1)Under adventure, Manosque is tagged with Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Manosque.
Nature in Manosque
(1)Manosque records Countryside under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Manosque is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Manosque
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Manosque are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Manosque that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Manosque known for?
- Manosque, in Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France, is best known for adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,718 residents.
- What can you do in Manosque?
- Recorded activities in Manosque include Climbing and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Manosque?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Manosque located?
- Manosque is located in Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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