scenic viewpoint
Lavender Fields of Valensole
Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Manosque
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Manosque
Manosque is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pierrevert, 25km from Colorado Provençal.
Manosque is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pierrevert, about 4 km away.
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 ofRead more
Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Manosque?
Within an hour or so of Manosque: Lavender Fields of Valensole (16 km), Colorado Provençal (25 km), Lac de Sainte-Croix (31 km), Route Napoléon (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Manosque?
The nearest famous roads are Route Napoléon, Corniche Sublime (D71) and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Manosque?
Manosque is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Pierrevert.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,351
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.8288, 5.7869
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Manosque
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lac de Sainte-Croix
A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.
31 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
Route Napoléon
Historic route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
A faïence-making village wedged in a limestone cleft, with a gold star strung on a chain between two cliffs.
35 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Corniche Sublime (D71)
The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Roussillon
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Plateau de Sault Lavender Fields
Endless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Manosque
- 16 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
- 35 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble
- 39 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
- 42 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.
- 43 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 44 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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