Maison « Le Paraïs », Historical residence in Manosque, France.
The house features a Mediterranean garden with palm trees, laurels, apricot trees, and a fountain on the southern slope of Mont d'Or.
French writer Jean Giono acquired this 18th-century residence in 1929 following the success of his first novel and lived there until 1970.
The property now functions as the headquarters for the Friends of Jean Giono association, established in 1972 to preserve his literary heritage.
Located at 360 Allée du Parc in Manosque, the site offers guided tours allowing visitors to explore the rooms and gardens.
The house received multiple heritage designations, including monument historique and Maisons des Illustres, recognizing its architectural and cultural value.
Location: Manosque
Address: montée des Vraies Richesses
GPS coordinates: 43.85030,5.79020
Latest update: June 12, 2025 04:37
Tour du Mont d'Or
1.4 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Manosque
2 km
Maison de Jean Giono
2.2 km
Église Notre Dame de Romigier
1.9 km
Bridge of Manosque
5.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Pancrace
3.4 km
Couvent de la Présentation
2.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe
6 km
Hôtel de Ville
2 km
Porte de Soubeyran
1.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Pierrevert
5.4 km
Église Sainte-Victoire de Volx
5.2 km
Couvent des Observantins
1.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-les-Eaux
5.3 km
Porte de la Saunerie
2.1 km
Hôtel de Gassaud
2 km
Porte Saint-Joseph
5.3 km
Hôtel Isaac-Bourdin
1.9 km
Croix de Manosque
1.9 km
Mont d'Or
1.4 km
Fondation Carzou
2.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Dauphin
5.4 km
Église Saint-Maxime de Saint-Maime
5.9 km
Monument to Oswald Bouteille
1.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame d’Hubage
5.1 km
Manosque Saint-Sauveur
2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Villedieu de Valensole
6.1 km
Immeuble, 5-7 Grande-Rue, rue Torte (Manosque)
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