This weekend’s trip took in the nearby towns of Manosque and Sisteron.
Manosque was picturesque but a bit deserted – I guess that Sundays in August for you.
After a bite to eat it was on to Sisteron – a cliff top town with some impressive views.
The cathedral was built by Pierre de Sabran on his return from the second crusade.
He brought back a piece of the true cross with him which used to be housed in nearby Lurs.
Pierre was also bishop of Sisteron.
Sisteron was also the birthplace of French poet Paul Arène. Who is remembered in the town.
His Provençal works are about the countryside around Sisteron which, I can vouch for, are pretty inspirational.
Thrown to (the) Lyon 