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Photo : crédits Manosque Country Tourist and Convention Bureau
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Photo : crédits Manosque Tourist and Convention Office

A plaque indicates that the writer Jean Giono was born in this house, 13 rue grande, in March 1895. He lived all his childhood and youth in the house opposite at number 14 rue Grande.

Description

The novel Jean le Bleu, published in 1932, recounts Giono's Provençal youth, between a laundress mother and a shoemaker father.

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Pet Friendly

Equipment

  • Parking in the area

Rates / opening

Prices

Free admission. Only the facades are visible. The houses are not open to the public.

Opening

From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 every day.
Only the facades are visible. The houses are not open to visitors.

Updated on 18/03/2026 - Manosque Country Tourist and Convention Bureau - Suggest an edit: c.derrier@paysdemanosque.com