It was founded by the inhabitants of the probably Roman settlement of Volastra. Its name derives from the Latin "Manium arula", that means a small altar dedicated to the Mani , Roman gods of the house. ###>Elle fut fondée par les habitants de la probable colonie Romaine de Volastra. Son nom vient du latin "Manium arula", qui signifie petit autel dédié aux Mani , les dieux Romains de la maison.