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Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Manosque Manòsca (Provençal) Commune Manosque seen from the Mont d'Or Coat of arms Location of Manosque Manosque Show map of France Manosque Show map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Coordinates: 43°50′03″N 5°47′02″E / 43.8342°N 5.7839°E / 43.8342; 5.7839 Country France Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Arrondissement Forcalquier Canton Manosque-1, 2 and 3 Intercommunality Durance-Luberon-Verdon Agglomération Government • Mayor (2020–2026) Camille Galtier[1] Area 1 56.73 km2 (21.90 sq mi) Population (2023)[2] 22,718 • Density 400.5/km2 (1,037/sq mi) Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) INSEE/Postal code 04112 /04100 Elevation 279–730 m (915–2,395 ft) (avg. 330 m or 1,080 ft) 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

**Manosque** (French pronunciation: [\[manɔsk\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/French); [Provençal](/source/Proven%C3%A7al_dialect) [Occitan](/source/Occitan_language): *Manòsca* in classical norm or *Manosco* in Mistralian norm) is the largest town and [commune](/source/Communes_of_France) in the [Alpes-de-Haute-Provence](/source/Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) [department](/source/Departments_of_France) in southeastern France. However, it is not the *préfecture* (capital) of the department, which is the smaller town of [Digne-les-Bains](/source/Digne-les-Bains). Manosque is located at the far eastern end of the [Luberon](/source/Luberon) near the [Durance](/source/Durance) river.

## History

Manosque has existed since before 966 when it is first mentioned historically.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Commerce thrived in the town in the 13th century leading the population to increase to 10,000 inhabitants.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] It was at this time that the city walls were constructed. They have been completely destroyed apart from a few remaining gates. The population suffered greatly starting in the 18th century due to plagues in 1720 and 1834.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Between 1950 and 1970, the town had a huge increase in population along with other areas south of the Luberon. A threefold increase in inhabitants occurred.

## Population

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1793 4,726 — 1800 5,360 +1.81% 1806 5,570 +0.64% 1821 5,544 −0.03% 1831 5,543 −0.00% 1836 4,995 −2.06% 1841 5,311 +1.23% 1846 5,684 +1.37% 1851 5,073 −2.25% 1856 5,897 +3.06% 1861 5,936 +0.13% 1866 5,919 −0.06% 1872 6,124 +0.57% 1876 6,136 +0.05% 1881 5,775 −1.21% 1886 5,450 −1.15% 1891 5,572 +0.44% 1896 5,265 −1.13% 1901 5,098 −0.64% Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1906 5,017 −0.32% 1911 4,853 −0.66% 1921 5,036 +0.37% 1926 4,989 −0.19% 1931 5,661 +2.56% 1936 5,635 −0.09% 1946 6,734 +1.80% 1954 7,750 +1.77% 1962 10,080 +3.34% 1968 16,281 +8.32% 1975 19,150 +2.35% 1982 18,760 −0.29% 1990 19,107 +0.23% 1999 19,603 +0.29% 2007 21,777 +1.32% 2012 22,099 +0.29% 2017 22,333 +0.21% 2023 22,718 +0.29% Source: EHESS[3] and INSEE (1968-2023)[4]

## Personalities

- **Economy** - [Olivier Baussan](/source/Olivier_Baussan), founder of [L’Occitane](/source/L'Occitane_en_Provence) and [Oliviers & Co](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oliviers_%26_Co&action=edit&redlink=1).

- **Science** - [Félix Esclangon](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=F%C3%A9lix_Esclangon&action=edit&redlink=1) (1905-1956), physicist, born and buried in Manosque.

- **Medicine** - [Fava of Manosque](/source/Fava_of_Manosque) was a Jewish physician and surgeon in the early 14th century (c. 1321). - [Pierre Gérard Vassal](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pierre_G%C3%A9rard_Vassal&action=edit&redlink=1) (1769-1840) doctor and surgeon born in Manosque.

- **Writers** - [Marc-Antoine Laugier](/source/Marc-Antoine_Laugier) (1711-1769) born in Manosque, Jesuit writer and music critic[5] considered the father of naturalism. - [Élémir Bourges](/source/%C3%89l%C3%A9mir_Bourges) (1852-1925) born in Manosque, novelist and journalist. - [Jean Giono](/source/Jean_Giono) (1895-1970) born and died in Manosque, buried in the communal cemetery. - [Pierre Magnan](/source/Pierre_Magnan) (1922-2012) born in Manosque, passionate writer of Provence. - [René Frégni](/source/Ren%C3%A9_Fr%C3%A9gni) born in Marseille, lived in Manosque. - [Sonia Chiambretto](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonia_Chiambretto&action=edit&redlink=1) writer, lived in Manosque, worked with others on the archives of the Papon case.

- **Politicians** - [François Joseph de Pochet](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fran%C3%A7ois_Joseph_de_Pochet&action=edit&redlink=1) (1729-1794), born in Manosque, deputy to the [Estates General of 1789](/source/Estates_General_of_1789), representing the *sénéchaussée* of Aix-en-Provence. - [Henri Maurel](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Henri_Maurel_(d%C3%A9put%C3%A9)&action=edit&redlink=1) (1867-1935), born in Manosque, deputy for [Bouches-du-Rhône](/source/Bouches-du-Rh%C3%B4ne) in 1919. - [Pierre Augier](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pierre_Augier&action=edit&redlink=1) (1910-1963), deputy for [Vaucluse](/source/Vaucluse_(d%C3%A9partement)), and mayor of [Pertuis](/source/Pertuis), born in Manosque.

- **Actors** - [Christian Barbier](/source/Christian_Barbier) (1924-2009) spent the last years of his life in Manosque and died there. - [Hafsia Herzi](/source/Hafsia_Herzi) born in Manosque in 1987. - [Grégory Basso](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gr%C3%A9gory_Basso&action=edit&redlink=1) born in Manosque in 1974, French actor and singer, participant in TV reality shows.

- **Artists** - The English painter [Ralph Rumney](/source/Ralph_Rumney) spent the last years of his life in Manosque.

- **Musicians** - The composer [Adolphe Blanc](/source/Adolphe_Blanc) was born in Manosque on the 24 June 1828.[6] - The jazz musician [Olivier Gatto](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Olivier_Gatto&action=edit&redlink=1) born in Manosque en 1963. - The French rock guitarist, singer, and movie soundtrack artist - [Stéphane Honde](/source/Steph_Honde) (aka Steph Honde) : "[Rock You Like a Hurricane](/source/Rock_You_Like_a_Hurricane#Film,_television,_and_video_games)" in collaboration with Micki Milosevic under the band name "Unprotected Innocence", Sony Music Entertainment in the movie *[HellBoy](/source/Lionsgate_Films)*, released by Lionsgate, April 2019. - The French rock group [Café Bertrand](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caf%C3%A9_Bertrand&action=edit&redlink=1). - The bass-baritone [Vincent le Texier](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vincent_le_Texier&action=edit&redlink=1).

- **Sports** - The athlete [Salvatore Alario](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salvatore_Alario&action=edit&redlink=1), junior French high jump champion in the 1970s. - The [motocross](/source/Motocross) driver [Jean-Michel Bayle](/source/Jean-Michel_Bayle) born in Manosque in 1969. - The swimmer [Esther Baron](/source/Esther_Baron) was a member of the EP Manosque club. - The amateur French cycling champion 1971 [Richard Podesta](/source/Richard_Podesta). - The international athlete [Gloria Garrido](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gloria_Garrido&action=edit&redlink=1) was born in Manosque in 1951 - The professional racing cyclist [Julien El Farès](/source/Julien_El_Fares), born in Manosque in 1985. - The racing cyclist [Édouard Fachleitner](/source/%C3%89douard_Fachleitner) (1921-2008), nicknamed "le berger de Manosque" (the shepherd of Manosque), second in the [Tour de France 1947](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tour_de_France_1947&action=edit&redlink=1). - The middle-distance runner (800 metres) [Florent Lacasse](/source/Florent_Lacasse). - The flyweight boxer [Karim Guerfi](/source/Karim_Guerfi), junior world champion, champion of France, champion of Europe (2013).

## Twin towns

Manosque is [twinned](/source/Town_twinning) with:[7]

- [Leinfelden-Echterdingen](/source/Leinfelden-Echterdingen), Germany

- [Voghera](/source/Voghera), Italy

## See also

- [Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC](/source/Coteaux_de_Pierrevert_AOC)

- [Communes of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department](/source/Communes_of_the_Alpes-de-Haute-Provence_department)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Répertoire national des élus: les maires"](https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503) (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Populations de référence 2023"](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/8643952?geo=COM-04112) (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ehess_3-0)** *Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui*: [Commune data sheet Manosque](http://cassini.ehess.fr/fr/html/fiche.php?select_resultat=20929), [EHESS](/source/School_for_Advanced_Studies_in_the_Social_Sciences) (in French).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pophist_4-0)** [Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/8643952?geo=COM-04112#tableau-POPREF_G1), INSEE

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Baratier, Duby & Hildesheimer, Atlas historique. Provence, Comtat Venaissin, principauté d’Orange, comté de Nice, principauté de Monaco, Paris, Librairie Armand Colin, 1969. p148

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** G. Vapereau, *Dictionnaire universel des contemporains : contenant toutes les personnes notables de la France et des pays étrangers* [...], 4th édition, Paris, 1870, pp207-208

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Le jumelage"](https://www.ville-manosque.fr/festivites-jumelage/le-jumelage/). *ville-manosque.fr* (in French). Manosque. Retrieved 22 December 2019.

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Manosque](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Manosque).

- [Official website](http://www.ville-manosque.fr/) (in French)

- [activities in Manosque and surroundings](http://www.manosque.fr/) (in French)

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