Mane Provence-Beyond (Beyond the French Riviera) ® Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04300) Population: 1135 Altitude: 500 m Nearby: [ Forcalquier 3 km | Prieuré de Salagon 1 | Reillanne 16 | Montagne de Lure | Observatoire de Haute Provence ] Photos: A bigger view of the village (20 k) The Prieuré de Salagon (20 k) Mane is a small perched village, just 3.5 km south of Forcalquier. Apart from this lovely little village, there are a number of nearby sites worth visiting for their beauty and their historical interest. The "Pont Romain" across the river southwest of the village is a Romanesque bridge dating back to the 11th century. The Château de Sauvan is 18th century. The nearby Prieuré de Salagon is a ancient and beautiful site, worth a visit. Name First record, 1103: Manoa History Roman: This was an important crossroads throughout antiquity, and the Roman road "Voie Domitienne" that crossed the planes here is lined with aqueducts and necropoles. Medieval: Ruled by the Viscount of Reillanne in the 14th century, then by the Lords of Agoult, the Bouliers and the Forbin. The Benedictine abbey was destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Dates Fête communale: Sunday after 10 Aug. Hiking Maps: IGN "bleue" (1:25,000) 3341 ouest "Forcalquier" Didier Richard (1:50,000) #28 "Montagne de Lure" The Grande Randonnée GR6 trail passing through Mane goes north to Forcalquier, St. Etienne-les-Orgues and the Montagne de Lure. To the west, the GR6 goes to the Observatoire de Haute Provence and then towards the Vaucluse.