Manosque
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Manosque ( ; 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 of Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
Manosque ( ; 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 of Digne-les-Bains. Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the Luberon near the Durance river.
History
]] It was in the 13th century that the city walls were constructed: they have been completely destroyed apart from a few remaining gates. The Hôtel de Ville dates back at least to about 1750.
Population
Personalities
Economy Olivier Baussan, founder of L’Occitane and Oliviers & Co. Science Félix Esclangon (1905-1956), physicist, born and buried in Manosque. Medicine Fava of Manosque was a Jewish physician and surgeon in the early 14th century (c. 1321). Pierre Gérard Vassal (1769-1840) doctor and surgeon born in Manosque. Writers Marc-Antoine Laugier (1711-1769) born in Manosque, Jesuit writer and music critic considered the father of naturalism. Élémir Bourges (1852-1925) born in Manosque, novelist and journalist. Jean Giono (1895-1970) born and died in Manosque, buried in the communal cemetery. Pierre Magnan (1922-2012) born in Manosque, passionate writer of Provence. René Frégni born in Marseille, lived in Manosque. Sonia Chiambretto writer, lived in Manosque, worked with others on the archives of the Papon case. Politicians François Joseph de Pochet (1729-1794), born in Manosque, deputy to the Estates General of 17891, representing the sénéchaussée of Aix-en-Provence. Henri Maurel (1867-1935), born in Manosque, deputy for Bouches-du-Rhône in 19191. Pierre Augier (1910-19631), deputy for Vaucluse, and mayor of Pertuis, born in Manosque. Actors Christian Barbier (1924-2009) spent the last years of his life in Manosque and died there. Hafsia Herzi born in Manosque in 19871. Grégory Basso born in Manosque in 19741, French actor and singer, participant in TV reality shows. Artists The English painter Ralph Rumney spent the last years of his life in Manosque. Musicians The composer Adolphe Blanc was born in Manosque on the 24 June 1828. The jazz musician Olivier Gatto born in Manosque en 1963. The French rock guitarist, singer, and movie soundtrack artist - Stéphane Honde (aka Steph Honde) : "Rock You Like a Hurricane" in collaboration with Micki Milosevic under the band name "Unprotected Innocence", Sony Music Entertainment in the movie HellBoy, released by Lionsgate, April 20191. The French rock group Café Bertrand. The bass-baritone Vincent le Texier. Sports The athlete Salvatore Alario, junior French high jump champion in the 1970s. The motocross driver Jean-Michel Bayle born in Manosque in 19691. The swimmer Esther Baron was a member of the EP Manosque club. The amateur French cycling champion 1971 Richard Podesta. The international athlete Gloria Garrido was born in Manosque in 19511 The professional racing cyclist Julien El Farès, born in Manosque in 1985. The racing cyclist Édouard Fachleitner (1921-2008), nicknamed "le berger de Manosque" (the shepherd of Manosque), second in the Tour de France 1947. The middle-distance runner (800 metres) Florent Lacasse. The flyweight boxer Karim Guerfi, junior world champion, champion of France, champion of Europe (2013).
Twin towns
Manosque is twinned with: Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany Voghera, Italy
See also
Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC Communes of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department
References
External links
Official website activities in Manosque and surroundings
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