Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Manosque

Manosque is a town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 21,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 29 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 caves. The must-see places are Église Saint-Sauveur (1 km), Porte du Soubeyran (1 km) and Église Saint-Pierre (4 km).

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Manosque, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manosque at a glance

Location
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 21,351
Coordinates
43.8288° N, 5.7869° E
Places within 50 km
78 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Manosque

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Churches near Manosque

94 churches within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Église Saint-Sauveur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Manosque

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Château Sainte-Marguerite (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manosque

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Camp Harkis du Logis d'Anne (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Manosque

23 caves within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Porte du Soubeyran (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Manosque

20 museums within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Salagon, Musée Et Jardins (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manosque

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manosque. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Géologique du Luberon (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Manosque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manosque
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Sauveur · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  3. 1 km Porte du Soubeyran · cave, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  4. 9 km Église Sainte-Victoire · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  5. 11 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  6. 9 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  7. 4 km Back to Manosque

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How to reach Manosque

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manosque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2994Église Saint-Sauveur (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2792Château Sainte-Marguerite (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints630Camp Harkis du Logis d'Anne (26 km)
    Caves723Porte du Soubeyran (1 km)
    Museums320Salagon, Musée Et Jardins (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Réserve Naturelle Géologique du Luberon (31 km)
    Parks05Parc du Moulin Blanc (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Île de L'érevine (89 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ganagobie (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Belvédère de la Gorge de Guègues (59 km)
    Buddhist sites02Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (65 km)
    Beaches & coast02Jardin (88 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de Sillans (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée des Cèdres (79 km)

    Manosque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manosque?

    Église Saint-Sauveur (church, about 1 km), Porte du Soubeyran (cave, about 1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 4 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 8 km), Église Sainte-Victoire (church, about 9 km), Château Sainte-Marguerite (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Manosque?

    78 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 caves, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Manosque?

    Église Saint-Sauveur, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Manosque?

    Château Sainte-Marguerite, about 10 km by road; Château de Saint-Maime (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manosque?

    Camp Harkis du Logis d'Anne, about 26 km by road; Pic des Mouches (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manosque?

    Start in Manosque, visit Église Saint-Sauveur, then Porte du Soubeyran, then Église Sainte-Victoire, then Église Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Pierre, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manosque?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Manosque

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Manosque’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Manosque on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.