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The priory of Châteauneuf is a religious building located in Mane, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, with subsequent changes in the 16th and 19th centuries. This monument illustrates the medieval and modern religious architecture of the region, marked by Provencal influences and a rich monastic history.

The priory was classified as historical monuments in 1981, a recognition that specifically concerns the chapel (excluding sacristy) as well as the facades and roofs of the priory, with the exception of parts dating from the 19th century. This ranking reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve an emblematic site of local religious heritage. The priory now belongs to the municipality of Mane, suggesting public administration and possible openness to the public, although the details of its accessibility are not specified.

The location of the priory on the Chemin de Châteauneuf reflects its integration into the historical and cultural landscape of Mane. This type of monument traditionally played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, gathering and sometimes welcoming pilgrims or travellers. In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, priories and abbeys were often centres of spiritual and economic life, linked to agriculture and local exchanges.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its status as a Historical Monument and provide administrative details, such as its exact address (7108 Chemin de Châteauneuf) and its Insee code (04111). These elements reinforce its territorial anchor and its identification in national heritage bases, such as the Merimée base, dedicated to the inventory of French architectural heritage.

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