Forcalquier, Medieval commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Forcalquier is a commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence located between the Lure and Luberon mountain ranges. Stone houses and Gothic fountains line the narrow lanes that climb through the old town center.
Forcalquier served as the capital of Haute-Provence during the Middle Ages and minted its own coins. The town grew into an important administrative center for the surrounding region.
The European University of Scents and Flavors operates from the Cordeliers Convent, offering specialized education programs focused on aromatics and local plant knowledge.
The Monday morning market fills the Place du Bourguet and nearby streets with stalls selling regional produce. It ranks as the largest weekly market in the department.
The Notre Dame de Provence chapel houses one of the few manual carillons still operating in Provence. The player controls the instrument using a special punching technique.
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