{"id":112308,"date":"2021-09-02T05:30:36","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/all-destinations\/une-citadelle-provencale-comme-un-reve-de-pierre\/"},"modified":"2021-09-02T05:33:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:33:24","slug":"a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"A Proven\u00e7al citadel like a dream carved in stone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Built in the 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century, Mane citadel has been tirelessly restored stone by stone by its current owner. This Haute Provence masterpiece is listed for sale with BARNES Pays d\u2019Aix Alpilles Luberon. SoBARNES takes you on a private tour of this historic fortification.<\/h4>\n<p>A home that embodies a life\u2019s work. When the current owner of Mane citadel purchased the property 60 years ago, it was practically in ruins, which makes the perseverance demonstrated by this man in returning the citadel to its former glory all the more extraordinary. Carved in stone at the top of the village of Mane, just a crossbow\u2019s shot from Forcalquier, it has become somewhat of an icon of France\u2019s Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. Fran\u00e7ois Le Troquer, Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnes-provence-littoral.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BARNES Pays d\u2019Aix Alpilles Luberon<\/a>.\u00a0And so have we.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"L&#039;imposante et magnifique Citadelle.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YAYerKQVC2w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>It\u2019s the only feudal fortification in Haute Provence that is both privately owned and in immaculate condition,<\/em>\u201d explains Fran\u00e7ois Le Troquer<em>. <\/em>\u201c<em>It was built by the Counts of Toulouse to defend the village thanks to its double helix wall, the outer layer of which stands over 11m (36ft) high<\/em>\u201d. Mane citadel is famous, and is visible for miles around. Its outer walls are also lit by spectacular night-time illuminations, funded by the village of Mane as part of its efforts to showcase this exceptional historical heritage.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-112308 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/attachment\/dji_0601-copie-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0601-copie-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0601-copie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0601-copie-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/attachment\/dji_0595-copie-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0595-copie-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0595-copie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DJI_0595-copie-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The 360\u00b0 view is naturally breathtaking, spanning from the quaint little village of Mane to the Luberon, which can be seen on the western horizon. \u201c<em>This is the Provence of French author Giono, who took much of his inspiration from the region<\/em>,\u201d adds Fran\u00e7ois Le Troquer<em>. <\/em>\u201c<em>And this citadel steeped in History is the jewel in its crown. Although the exterior is imposing, as befitting any stronghold, once inside the walls the scale is a much more \u2018human\u2019 one.<\/em>\u201d We have no trouble admitting our infatuation with the rampart walk and the moat that bring back childhood memories of playing the knight in shining armour heroically saving the damsel in distress.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-112308 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/attachment\/dsc00750_dsc00750_59-copie-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00750_DSC00750_59-copie-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00750_DSC00750_59-copie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DSC00750_DSC00750_59-copie-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/attachment\/citadelle-de-mane-barnes-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/citadelle-de-mane-barnes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/citadelle-de-mane-barnes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/citadelle-de-mane-barnes-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/a-provencal-citadel-like-a-dream-carved-in-stone\/attachment\/p1755731_p1755731_99-copie-2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1755731_P1755731_99-copie-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1755731_P1755731_99-copie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1755731_P1755731_99-copie-130x130.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>But enough of that, let\u2019s get to the description of the property itself: the 365\u00a0sq.m. (3,930\u00a0sq\u00a0ft) of living space comprise 15 rooms over two floors including 6 bedrooms, as well as an endless number of nooks and crannies within the main residence and its towers. Its owner has taken care to retain the historic character of this dwelling built in stone and wood. The d\u00e9cor and home comforts may need updating, along with the cleverly concealed swimming pool, but the place is certainly not lacking in soul.<\/p>\n<p>In agreement with the master of the house, Fran\u00e7ois Le Troquer will only be showing the property to potential buyers who wish to continue the magnificent preservation and restoration works he has undertaken over the last 60\u00a0years. Which is why there are no photos of the interior for now. So you\u2019ll need to convince the Director of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnes-provence-littoral.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BARNES Pays d\u2019Aix Alpilles Luberon<\/a> if you want to be one of the happy few. We can, however, let you in on the price tag for this marvel: \u20ac1,695,000.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:laurent@sobarnes.com\">laurent@sobarnes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>--<\/p>\n<p>Contact :<\/p>\n<p>BARNES Pays d'Aix Alpilles Luberon - 1, rue du 4-Septembre, 13100 Aix-en-Provence - FRANCE<\/p>\n<p>T\u00e9l. : +33(0)4 42 53 54 55 -\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnes-provence-littoral.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BARNES Pays d\u2019Aix Alpilles Luberon<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Built in the 12th\u00a0century, Mane citadel has been tirelessly restored stone by stone by its current owner. This Haute Provence masterpiece is listed for sale with BARNES Pays d\u2019Aix Alpilles Luberon. SoBARNES takes you on a private tour of this historic fortification. A home that embodies a life\u2019s work. 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