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Oraison
Oraison
The hillside Chapelle de Saint Pancrace overlooks the Durance valley, 5 km from the center of Oraison.
Manosque
Manosque
This Genoese house is distinguished by an inner courtyard, a sort of patio, which is now closed off, and by a staircase leading to the various living ...
Puimichel
Puimichel
Crowned at its summit by the Chapelle Saint Elzéar, this hilltop village built in staircases offers a panoramic view of the surrounding valley. An ...
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
Oraison
Oraison
Nestled between the mountains of Lure and the Plateau de Valensole, this dynamic commune boasts a rich architectural, cultural and gastronomic ...
Oraison
Oraison
The word "lavoir" comes from the Latin lavatorium, a place where people wash.
Manosque
Manosque
This square, named after the famous Aubagne-born writer, was once part of the Hôpital Vieux (Old Hospital), created in the 15th century.
La Brillanne
La Brillanne
Situated at an altitude of 349 m, in the Durance valley opposite Oraison, the Lauzon river flows through this commune, which lies at the crossroads of...
Oraison
Oraison
This monumental fountain was built in 1871.
Saint-Martin-de-Brômes
Saint-Martin-de-Brômes
Manosque
This passage provides access to rue des Ferrages de Guilhempierre.
La Brillanne
La Brillanne
This oratory is dedicated to Saint Agatha.
Manosque
Manosque
Once stood the Convent des Bernardines, founded in the 17th century and home to young girls from good families.
What remained of the complex was ...
Oraison
Oraison
The washhouse was built after the fountain in a reinforcement on a main communication route: Oraison - Le Castellet.
Entrevennes
Entrevennes
This perched, ring-shaped village overlooks part of the Valensole plateau, from which it is separated by the Asse valley. Entrevennes lies at the ...
Oraison
Oraison
This is a classic washhouse with two rectangular basins topped by a roof.
It was designed to accommodate 4 to 6 washerwomen.
Manosque
Manosque
The present chapel dates back to 1637, when it was dedicated to Saint-Pancrace, who became Manosque's new patron saint.
The chapel is only visible ...
Oraison
Oraison
Oraison is one of the only towns in France to have all its downtown streets named after people who died in the First and Second World Wars.
Puimichel
Puimichel
The Saint-Firmin chapel near Bastide Neuve is in ruins.