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alone in the world on the Valensole plateau
In the heart of the South Region, between the Luberon and Verdon Regional Natural Parks, the Destination of Pays de Manosque invites you to live a unique experience, ideal for a weekend or holidays combining nature, culture, and art of living.

This territory of Haute-Provence reveals a mosaic of landscapes and atmospheres, where everything is experienced as a single destination: from the turquoise waters of the Verdon to the luminous plateaus of Valensole with its lavender fields, passing through the hills of Manosque and the characteristic Provençal villages. Here, each place contributes to a common, authentic and deeply Provençal identity.

Land of inspiration dear to Jean Giono, the Pays de Manosque seduces with its vast spaces and the diversity of its outdoor activities, accessible to all. Hiking, cycle touring, mountain biking, water sports or simple moments of relaxation by the water: everyone finds their own pace and desires.

Bathed by a Mediterranean climate offering nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, the territory reveals a generous nature and varied landscapes: lavender fields, olive groves, scrubland, hills, plateaus, lakes and gorges… all settings conducive to escape and change of scenery.

In the Pays de Manosque, everything invites you to fully live outdoors, to breathe and to reconnect with the essential.

Images

  • Lavender fields by bike, Valensole plateau
    Photo: Maylis de Lorgeril, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Gravel- Valensole
    Photo: Pillippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Verdon gorges
    Photo: Maylis de Lorgeril, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • The Loops of Verdon - Sainte Croix du Verdon
    Photo: Philippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Verdon Loops
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Green Bikes - MTB
    Photo: Vélos Vert, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Team Greoux Bike
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Family bike ride
    Photo: Emulsion, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Hiking in the Verdon
    Photo: Emulsion, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT in Haute-Provence
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Ride The Track
    Photo: Thibaut Vergoz, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Hiking in the Verdon
    Photo: Office de Tourisme de Gréoux-les-Bains, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Verdon
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Verdon
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Riez
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Cyclo sportive The loops of Verdon
    Photo: Philippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Plateau of Valensole - Almond Tree Fields
    Photo: Antoine Riffaud, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Gravel - Valensole
    Photo: Philippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Gravel at sunset on the Valensole plateau
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • VTT Esparron-de-Verdon lake
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Valensole plateau bike
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • family in front of the columns of riez la romaine
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • alone in the world on the Valensole plateau
    Photo: Van R, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • In spring
    Photo: Laura Negro, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Verdon
    Photo: Philippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • Valensole Plateau
    Photo: Philippe Murtas, Destination du Pays de Manosque
  • lavender
    Photo: Louai Barakat, Destination du Pays de Manosque

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Do you like a challenge or testing yourself? The Manosque region is full of demanding trails and paths, both physically and technically. Here is our pick of some of the most beautiful sports routes ...

Destination du Pays de Manosque
Manosque
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Venez visiter les vergers et jardins conservatoires de La Thomassine dans les collines de Manosque. ...

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Saint-Julien
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Sur la route du village d'Esparron-de-Verdon depuis Gréoux-les-Bains, arrêtez-vous au niveau du ...

from Maylis de Lorgeril,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
Hiking Trail · Parc naturel régional du Verdon
Hiking route "Canal Guardian's Trail"
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 223 m

Following in the footsteps of the keeper of the old Verdon canal, you'll cross the lower Gorges du Verdon. The lower Gorges du Verdon are well ...

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Mountain Bike · Parc naturel régional du Verdon
VTT FFC Site - Provence Verdon - Route 1 - Black
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 61.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,268 m
Descent 1,266 m

Discover route No. 1 of the VTT-FFC Provence Verdon site, a mountain biking route reserved for athletes to enjoy the many viewpoints over the ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
La Perle du Verdon
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Discover the turquoise waters of the lower Verdon Gorge with La Perle du Verdon.Explore this ...

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Riding · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Centre Equestre Chateau Laval
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Teaching, initiation, improvement.Full-board, full-day and half-day courses.Gallop tests.Board and ...

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Organization · Marseille and surroundings
Reise Trip Tours
Marseille and surroundings
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Experience a human adventure off the beaten track, discovering skills and unique experiences through ...

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Organization · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Aquattitude -Outdoor activities
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Aquattitude offers you guided activities or for rent: Canoeing, Paddle and pedal boat on the low ...

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Riding · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Centre équestre d'Aurabelle
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For the pleasure of horses and riders, come and experience the pleasure of equine reasoning.

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Organization · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Rocksiders
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Rocksiders offers excursions for all levels of canyoning, climbing, caving and adventure trails, ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Alize Electronic Location Saint Julien Plage
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From this wonderful cove with the arranged; Rent one of our electric boats that are easy to drive ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Verdon Canoë Paddle
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Come and discover or rediscover the lower gorges of the Verdon and the wild lake of ...

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Castle · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Visite du Château d'Allemagne en Provence
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An imposing half-feudal (13th-century keep), half-Renaissance building, listed as a Historic ...

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Direct Marketers · Destination of Pays de Manosque
LES GRANDES MARGES Les Vergers d'Alex
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Welcome to the farm, where we present all our local produce, with tastings, orchard tours and direct ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Alize Electronic Location Port d' Esparron-de-Verdon
Destination of Pays de Manosque
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Alize Electronic Location offers you electric boats easy to pilot and without licence to discover ...

from Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
Department Store · Destination of Pays de Manosque
L'Occitane en Provence
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Founded in 1976, L'OCCITANE en Provence develops skincare products with essential oils and natural ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Location de Waterbikes
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Discover the Verdon aboard a Single or Tandem Waterbike. Enjoy an original, quiet and accessible ...

from Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
Road Bike · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Tour du Verdon by bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 258 km
Duration 15:47 h
Ascent 4,000 m
Descent 4,000 m

The Tour du Verdon à vélo, designed for adventure-seekers, takes you on a journey of discovery through this unique territory, with its breathtaking ...

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Organization · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Aéronefs et Aérostats de Provence
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Hot Air Balloon Flights

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Chapel · Pierrevert
Chapelle Saint Patrice
Pierrevert
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Allant vers Sainte-Tulle, un peu à l'ouest, se trouve la chapelle Saint-Patrice datée du XIVe ...

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Destination of Pays de Manosque
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Passionné de faune et de flore, Jean Baronian, alors membre de l’Office de Tourisme, a créé en 2000 ...

from Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
Hiking Trail · Valensole
VALENSOLE - The Trinity
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 153 m

A pleasant route, amid the scents of lavender, almond trees and olive trees, to reach the chapel of the Trinity.

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Quinson
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Located in Quinson, in the heart of the Verdon, the Gorges du Verdon Museum of Prehistory presents ...

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Local Village · Riez
Riez
Riez
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In the heart of the Plateau de Valensole, Riez is built on the side of the Saint Maxime hill which ...

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Cave · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
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Located in Quinson, in the heart of the Verdon, the Gorges du Verdon Museum of Prehistory presents ...

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Volx
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L’olivier méritait bien un musée. C’est à Volx dans le Luberon qu’il a été créé. Une invitation ...

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Gréoux-les-Bains
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Known as the "Templars' castle", it overlooks Gréoux-les-Bains and is home to many mysteries... ...

from Maylis de Lorgeril,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
Hiking Trail · Montfuron
"The windmills of Montfuron" walk
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 124 m
Descent 124 m

Set off to discover the mills of Montfuron, a perfect family outing!

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Destination du Pays de Manosque
Bicycle Rides · France
The Mediterranean by bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 462.1 km
Duration 36:00 h
Ascent 3,237 m
Descent 3,244 m

The Mediterranean by bike is the French part of EuroVelo 8, which will eventually link Spain to Cyprus via Greece over 5,888 km.

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Gravel Bike · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Gravel Bike - Valensole blue
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 37.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 700 m

Circuit Gravel G2 de Valensole

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Restaurant · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Aïoli Cantine Provençale
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Cantine Aïoli is coming soon to Valensole! In one month, discover our daily specials: plenty of ...

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Mountain Bike · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
MTB Circuit 38 Valensole
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.7 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 178 m
Descent 180 m

Circuit 38 of the FFC MTB site Provence Verdon, discover the Valensole plateau by bike!

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Mountain Bike · Gréoux-les-Bains
New mountain biking route around Gréoux-les-Bains
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 447 m
Descent 447 m

A new All mountain / Enduro mountain biking route with beautiful single tracks! This route is offered to you by the mountain biking instructor of ...

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Restaurant · Destination of Pays de Manosque
La Maison de Marius
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Since 2017, at La Maison de Marius, every detail has been designed to bring you a taste of Provence, ...

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Relais Notre Dame Restaurant since 1952
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Discover the Relais Notre Dame, a three-star hotel in Quinson, established in an old post relay ...

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Restaurant La Mautanne
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Découvrez notre nouvelle carte au Domaine de la Mautanne !Des plats raffinés, une cuisine ...

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Centre Regain - Restaurant
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Our cafeteria is open for lunch from 12:15 p.m. to the general public from Monday to Friday.B&B, ...

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Golf · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Golf du Luberon
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Located in Pierrevert, near Manosque, in the heart of Provence and in the south-east of the Luberon ...

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Lake · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Le Lac d' Esparron-de-Verdon
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This turquoise lake near Gréoux-les-Bains offers activities for the whole family: supervised ...

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Restaurant · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Restaurant Senzo
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La Brasserie du Senzo offers subtle home cooking, using fresh local produce. Situated at the ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
CanoËco Verdon
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Location de canoës 2 et 3 places, de kayaks 1 place et de paddles à la plage de St Julien, sur le ...

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 392 m
Descent 393 m

Beautiful route on the heights of Volx.

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Paddle Art Café
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Gourmet cuisine and sweet treats, artisanal ice cream, smoothies, and appetizer platters to take ...

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Le Chemin Neuf
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Le Chemin Neuf in the village center offers traditional cuisine.

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Location Canoés "La Beaume"
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Our canoe rental is waiting for you at Esparron-de-Verdon! With canoes ranging from 1 to 3 places, ...

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Boat Rental · Destination of Pays de Manosque
Verdon Electronautic Location de bateaux électriques
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Located in Quinson in the heart of the Verdon Régional Natural Park, our company allows you to ...

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Mountain Bike · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
VTT FFC site - Provence Verdon - Route 22 - Blue
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 228 m
Descent 228 m

Discover route 22 called "circuit des Cabanons" on the VTT FFC Provence Verdon site An easy mountain bike route, ideal for family outings with ...

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from Maylis de Lorgeril,   Destination du Pays de Manosque
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 281 m
Descent 281 m

A wonderful walk in the forest at the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park! An easy hike, ideal for the whole family

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Destination du Pays de Manosque
Alpine Climbing · Quinson
Climbing site of Quinson
recommended route Difficulty 3a moderate
Distance 0 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 7 m

Halfway between Lake Sainte-Croix and Lake Esparron, here is Quinson, in the lower Verdon where some vertical delights await you.

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Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque

Address
Avenue Pierre Brossolette
04800 Gréoux-les-Bains
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
France
Phone
+33 4 92 78 01 08
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