Forcalquier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Address available on request

The imposing and magnificent Citadel is located in the village of Mane, near Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Built in the 12th century at the top of a safre mound, it offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the village and the surrounding landscapes.
The Citadel, the only feudal fortification in perfect condition in the Haute-Provence region, is defended by a double helical enclosure, the first of which forms a wall of more than 36 ft.
Built by the counts of Toulouse, the medieval citadel counted among the owners: Guillaume Ii, count of Forcalquier, Charles I of Anjou and families of Provençal nobility.

The House :
On the ground floor, a large vaulted room, which serves as a reception hall, leads to the summer dining room which opens on one side to the office in the small tower and on the other side to a summer living room with direct access to one of the castle terraces.
Kitchen, laundry room, several storage rooms including one in the large tower.
On the first floor, a winter living room with fire place and ancient parquet, a winter dining room with terracotta tiles, both with mullioned windows, 3 bedrooms, one with a dressing room and one in the small tower. In the large tower is the library office with a fire place. Kitchen, 2 shower rooms, Wc and pantry.
On the second floor, an archive library with access from the office on the 1st floor and 3 additional rooms in the attic.
The guest house which is located near the swimming pool, surrounded by an enclosure wall, includes a living room where there is a wood-burning oven, a small kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms.
A small tower on the west terrace includes a game room.
A well, numerous rooms, moats and vaulted cellars including an old walkway.
This building, unique in its historical character, will benefit from a renovation work that will complete the magnificent work of preservation and restoration of the Citadel undertaken by its current owner for nearly 60 years.

Please contact Barnes Provence - François Le Troquer - Agency fees payable by vendor - François Le Troquer - Agent commercial - Ei - Rsac 881 715 031