Tourist Book - Camping Sud de la France

Tourist Book
Activities & Leisure in the Provence
On site only
Summary :
I.
II.
Charleval in Provence
Flavours & Fragrances Provençales
III. Essential visits (markets, villages...)
IV. Historical Monuments & Museums
V.
Sport activities
VI. Activities for the whole family
How far
is the campsite from…
Cities, villages
Distance
Time
Roque d'Anthéron
6km
11min
Aix en Provence
31km
35min
Alleins
8km
12min
Arles
73km
51min
Avignon
51km
44min
Barben
13km
20min
Eyguières
22km
31min
Lamanon
15km
23min
Lambesc
11km
12min
Lauris
20km
26min
Lourmarin
18km
26min
Mallemort
7km
12min
Marseille
59km
48min
Saint Cannat
13km
17min
Salon de Provence
22km
26min
Tarascon
63km
1h03
Venèrgues
9km
14min
I. Charleval en Provence
History of Charleval :
Born from the desire of a man, Caesar de Cadenet, Charleval was built in front of his castle, in a near
perfect alignment. The City Hall, the schools and the old station offer a harmonious, Republican style.
An originality that distinguishes Charleval from the most beautiful towns in the Bouches du Rhône.
Origin of the name "Charleval"
The origins date back to the eleventh century with the creation of the domain of Valbonette This
domain was acquired in 1473 by King René, a few years before the annexation of the Provence in
France (1481). During the mid-16th century, the lower area of Valbonette is built in fee in favour of
the house Arquier by Charles of Lorraine. In recognition, the place became known as "Valley of
Charles”. What existed at that time? Almost nothing, six families lived there (of which only two in
houses) and agricultural lands were limited by a huge forest.
Charleval’s birth :
In 1677, François de Cadenet, great grandfather of Cesar de Cadenet, acquired the lordship and over a
century the families Cadenet and Mons were the principal landowners of Charleval, but nothing
changes, Charleval is still a wasteland as it remains uncleared. It is only in 1740 that Caesar de
Cadenet, then aged 32, begins to build a town probably in order to grow its land.
He began to call on the families of nearby villages: 66 of them respond, mostly from La Roque
d'Anthéron. The majority were poor peasants. There were only two merchants, one notary and one
doctor. The first Charlevalois sheltered in huts made of dirt before building their houses "lurking"
perfectly aligned, according to the plans of Caesar de Cadenet. Caesar resided in his Charleval castle
from 1756 until just before his death in 1763, where he died in Lambesc at the age of 55, blind and
helpless by the inhabitants of Charleval. He was buried in the family tomb in the chapel of Trinity in
Lambesc.
Charleval is ideally located at the crossroads of four departments:
Bouches du Rhone, Vaucluse, The Alps de Haute Provence and the Var.
At Charleval village :
Skate park
Fountains
Pétanque - French balls
Educational farm
To see:
(Visits are not possible)
Charleval’s castle
To walk by:
« Canal de Craponne »
« Le Massif de la Chaine des Cotes »s »
« Le Canal de Marseille »
CESAR CADENET’s CASTLE
In Charleval
If Charleval now offers a pleasant view and an atmosphere so suitable to serenity in its
plane trees and flowers in the streets in almost perfect alignment, it is thanks to César
de Cadenet whose statue thrones again above its fountain, in the centre of the
crossroads between the town hall, church, and castle.
In 1740, he took the hunting lodge that his great-grandfather had bought in 1677. He
resided there from 1756 until his death in 1763. He reclaimed and cultivated the land and
built a village in an "American" style.
This pavilion was transformed over the years by successive owners.
It is unknown what the pavillion looked like originally, but the castle is built in Renaissance
style. It is very elegant, well proportioned, with a roof of slate which is rare for the
Provence, nicely highlighted by a frieze with trefoil motifs, reminiscent of the flamboyant
style. Four turrets surround the building located in a park.
Take your time to look at the windows where various figures sometimes human, sometimes
animal are watching.
Closed to visit.
“CANAL DE CRAPONNE”
The Craponne Canal is a canal located in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône and connects
the Rhône with the Durance. The original purpose of the cannel was to bring water to Salonde-Provence and the plain of the Crau. It was then extended up to Arles. It branches with
the Pond of Berre forming an island below Salon-de-Provence. It owes its name to the
engineer Adam Craponne who designed and started its implementation. Adam Craponne met
Antoine de Cadenet (the ancestor of Caesar) in 1568. Signing of irrigation agreement: the
"Canal de Craponne" runs through Charleval, in exchange for a little bit of water for the
castle. In 1571 excavation work took place. The water shakes up the habits and nature of the
cultures. The water for our consumption comes from the Durance. It is retained by the dam
Cadarache and flows into the Canal EDF. At the level of the powerhouse Saint Esteve Janson,
the water then joins the Canal of Marseille. The canal Craponne serves the storm sewer.
Upon its origin, the Craponne canal served as the "engine" to the mill. The building still
retains traces of the water wheel which operated the machine. It presently functions as a
Municipal Library.
The former Canal of Craponne, the Island of Joutes and the Canal of Marseille
Old Mill
Canal of Craponne
Canal of Marseille
MASSIF CHAINES DES COTES
The length of the massif is 10 km from Cazan to La Roque-d'Anthéron, and its width is 6 km from
Lambesc to Charleval. Its highest point peaks at 482 m, but is usually given to the plateau Sèze,
479 m, or to Manivert, which is a little more up north. There was a massive fire in the area from
29 to 31 July 2003 at le level of Lambesc, destroying 500 hectares. 19 firefighters were injured,
one succumbed to his injuries
Altitude
482 m
Massif
Chaîne pyrénéo-provençale
Length
10 km
Width
6 km
Surface
environ 110 km²
The chain of Côtes forms a more compact limestone cliff, facing the Luberon beyond the
Durance. This massif rises to 482 m and stands as a string stretched in a generally east-west
direction in between the plain Durance and the plain Lambesc. It is characterized by a
particularly rough ground, especially in the North Slope, giving it a mountain aspect which you
can only pass via the D67 and the plateau of Malivert. It is extended by the small mountains
of Saint-Esteve and the Quille, forming a succession of small hills that are a bit looser, with
soft shapes that go from the Bassin Saint-Christophe to the plateau Trévaresse. Peaking at
482m high, this part of the mountain chain is oriented in a North-West/ South-East
direction. The only way around it is via the D66 that connects Saint-Estève Janson to Rognes.
Access to the site
Between June 1 and September 30, access to the forests is regulated by the
prefecture, for your safety and the preservation of vulnerable sites. Before going this
area for a visit, please call 0811 20 13 13. This way you’ll be able to know every day
whether the site you wish to visit is accessible all day, open only in the morning, or
entirely closed. Depending on weather conditions the danger level of forest fires
(orange-red-black) is available the next day at 6pm.
WALK ALONG THE « CANAL DE
MARSEILLE »
The Provence has experienced many problems during the past related to lack of water.
In the eyes of Marseille, the canal remains an institution and especially the work of many men including
Frantz Mayor Montricher. The realisation of the canal revolutionised the world of agriculture. Thanks
to the canal the city was able to develop and also significantly increase its population.
Today, the drinking water supply of Marseille is still the iconic
Canal de Marseille, which is regularly updated over the years.
Start
Durance at the bridge
of Pertuis
End
Marseille
Characteristics
Length
80 km
Altitudes
Maximum : 185 m
Minimum : 10 m
History
First built
in
Open since
1834
1849
The Marseille canal is the main source of drinking water for the city of Marseille. With a
length of 80 km for the main part (160 km with branches in town), it serves the whole of
Marseille. It was built during the mid-nineteenth century in fifteen years under the
management of engineer Franz Mayor de Montricher, bringing water from the Durance in
the city since July 8, 1849. It represents a significant achievement of engineering of the
nineteenth century by combining numerous infrastructure, bridges, tunnels, reservoirs, etc..
Until 1970 it was almost the unique source of water supply of the city of Marseille, it still
provides two-third of the water resources of the city.
II.Flavours and Fragrances of the Provence
 Les Ruchers de la Durance- Production of salt and honey (Charleval)
Cpgn Vergeras 13350 CHARLEVAL / Phone: +33 (0)4.32.62.73.36
 Château bas – Cave Vernègues (10 km)
Chateaubas - Cazan - 13116 VERNEGUES / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.59.13.16
From Monday to Saturday: 9.00a.m – 12.30p.m / 1.30p.m – 6.00p.m.
Tasting of red, white and rosé wine.
 Moulin des Costes (26min/16km)
445 chemin de St Pierre – 13350 PELISSANNE / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.55.30.00
From Monday to Saturday: 9.00a.m – noon / 2.00p.m – 7.00p.m. Closed on Sunday
Tasting and sale of oils of the mill: “broken olives”, oils, tapenade, crafts, gift ideas...
Free visit during opening hours of the mill.
 Les Vignerons de Rognes – Cave coopérative (Rognes – 15km)
1 Place de la Coopérative 13840 ROGNES /Phone : +33 (0)4.42.50.26.79
From 1st September to 31st May: 9.00a.m – 12.30p.m / 2.30p.m – 7.00p.m. Closed on Sunday.
From 1st June to 31st August: 9.00a.m – 12.30p.m / 3.00p.m – 7.30p.m. Tasting and sales of
red, white and rosé wine AOC.
 The farm of Bregalon – Cheese-farm (15km)
Chemin du Gour Mas du Brégalon 13840 ROGNES / Phone: +33 (0)4.42.50.14.32
From mid-February to mid-November from Monday to Saturday begin at 3.00p.m. Visit of
the cheese-farm and sales of home-made goat’s cheese.
 Le Comptoir de Mathilde – Artisanal Distillery (42 min / 50km)
32 rue de la balance – 84000 AVIGNON / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.85.44.52
(Since May) From Monday to Sunday: 10.00am – 7.00p.m. Homemade chocolates, spreads,
babas (special French cakes), jams, honey, olive paste, mustard, liquors, oils, vinegars,
spices and our famous nougat.
 Manguin House – Distillery (42 min / 50km)
784 chemin des poiriers – Ile de la Barthelasse – 84000 AVIGNON / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.82.62.29
From Monday to Friday: 10.00a.m – noon / 2.00p.m – 5.00p.m, and Saturday mornings from
10.00a.m to noon. A wide range of products is offered: appetizers (melon, peach ...),
brandies (pear, cherry, plum, cherry plum ...), liquors (thyme, lavender ...), creams
(blackberries, raspberries ...) and pastis.
 Epicurium – Fruit & Vegetables museum (42min /50km)
Cité de l’alimentation – rue Pierre Bayle – 84000 AVIGNON / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.31.58.91
From Monday to Friday: 10.00a.m – 12.30p.m / 2.00p.m – 6.30p.m, the week-ends: 2.00a.m –
6.30p.m. Exposure, gardens, workshops to discover the richness of fresh and processed
fruit and vegetables. A sensory, scientific and cultural discovery of fruits and vegetables...
 Confiserie du Roy René – Calisson, Nougats (Aix en Provence - 30km)
5 380 Route d'Avignon - 13089 AIX-EN-PROVENCE / Phone: +33 (0)4.42.39.29.89
From Monday to Saturday: 9.30a.m – 12.30p.m / 1.30p.m – 6.30p.m. Discover a cultural,
playful and interactive tour that will thrill kids like adults with the museum & workshops’
visits and the shop.
 Espace ECOBIO – Graveson (49min/53km)
Petite Route du Grès - La chevêche 13690 Graveson / Tel : 04.90.95.81.72
In low-season: 10.00a.m – noon / 2.00p.m – 6.00p.m. In July and August: 10.00a.m –
7.00p.m.
The Espace ECOBIO invites you to discover the magical world of the essential oils in the
« Musés des arômes et des parfums ». Enjoy a walk in the « Carré des simples » a beautiful
aromatic plants garden.
III. Essential Visits
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Markets
Restaurants
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Visits
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Beaches
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Lakes
Villages
The Markets
Monday :
 Cadenet (16 km)
 Lauris (20 km)
 L’Isle sur la Sorgue (40km) : Market
of producers
Tuesday :
- Aix en Provence (30 km)
- Cucuron (22km)
- La Tour d’aigues (31 km)
- Lambesc (11km)
- Gordes (44km)
- Sénas (16km) : Farmers market
Wednesday :
Thursday:
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Salon de Provence (22 km)
Aix en Provence (30 km)
Mérindol (14 km) : Evening market
Pertuis (30 km) : Farmers market
La Roque d’Anthéron (7 km)
L’Isle sur la Sorgue (40km)
Roussillon - Velaux (50km)
Aix en Provence (30 km)
Lauris (20 km): Evening market
Friday:
Saturday:
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Mallemort (6 km)
Lambesc (9 km)
Lourmarin (20 km)
Salon de Provence (22 km)
Sunday :
 Pelissanne (15 km)
Charleval en Provence
Aix en Provence (30km)
Lauris (20km) : Bio Market
Sénas (16km) : Farmers market
Oppède (40 km)
Nearby Restaurants
L’auberge du Castellas
 Traditional & artisanal menu – 10 Rue Eglise,
13640 La Roque d’Anthéron / Phone: +33 (0)4.42.50.50.58
Le Grain de sel
 Gastronomic restaurant 8 Avenue de l'Europe Unie, 13640 La
Roque d’Anthéron / Phone: +33
(0)4.42.50.77.27
Le Repaire
 Crêperie, Ice cream maker, Tearoom – Route Vieux
Vernegues,13116 Vernègues / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.59.31.64
L’Auberge du Vieux Village
 Traditional menu with local products - 25
Grand rue, 13370 Mallemort / Phone : +33
(0)4.90.57.49.66
Chez César
Traditional menu - 16 Rue de L’église, 13640
La Roque d’Anthéron / Phone: +33 (0)4.88.29.39.58
La Maison de Cazan
 Traditional menu of the Provence – Hameau de Cazan, Rn7 Vernègues / Phone: +33
(0)4.90.57.12.98
La Source
 Traditionnal cooking – 3 Rue Hoche,
84610 Cadenet / Phone: +33 (0)4.90.08.57.66
Le Bambou
 Chinese restaurant – 6 avenue des Quatres Termes,
13410 Lambesc / Phone : +33 (0)4.42.92.89.49
Une Faim de Loup
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Snackbar – 23 avenue Gaston Roux
13350 Charleval / Phone: +33 (0)9.84.30.79.29
Le Bocage
 Mediterranean and exotic menu - 34 rue
de L’église, 1364 La Roque d’Anthéron /
Phone : +33 (0)4.42.59.47.88
Amazing sites
 Les Baux de Provence 46km
The Castle of Les Baux de Provence is a medieval enclosure perched on top of one of the most
beautiful villages in France. It welcomes nearly one and a half million visitors each year.
 Les Ocres de Roussillon 44km
Ochre’s mountains with multiple colors are a delight to the eye in any season. From Roussillon you can
go for a stroll throughout the Vaucluse and the Luberon and enjoy the charming hilltop villages.
 Les Calanques – Marseille 68km
The wild creeks are a unique and protected place in Europe; they form a magnificent mountain range
bordering the Mediterranean Sea about 20 kilometers from Marseille to Cassis.
 Le Palais des Papes – Avignon 51km
The Palace of the Popes in Avignon is the largest Gothic building from the Middle Ages in the region.
 Grotte Troglodytes de Calés – Lamanon 15km
The Caves of Cales are habitat sites which were occupied from prehistoric times until the fifteenth
century. They consist of several floors on the cliff and were dug by man. They served either refugees
or for permanent residence.
 La Montagne Sainte-Victoire 40km
Located a few kilometres from Aix en Provence, the mountain Sainte-Victoire rises up to 1011 meters.
It is known worldwide thanks to the many paintings of Paul Cézanne. Its many tracks offer an
exceptional view of the Provence.
 Le Château & Le Zoo de la Barben 15km
The castle of Barben, located between Salon de Provence and Aix en Provence, is one of the most
beautiful castles owned by the PACA region. Discover the zoo of La Barben and his more than 500
animals.
 Les Arènes d’Arles 72km
This Roman amphitheater was built in 1 A.D. and was originally used as the setting for gladiator fights
and hunts in antiquity.
The Beaches
CARRO - LA COURONNE
40 km from Marseille
Commune of Martigues
Number of beaches: 9
Stone Beach, free parking
SAUSSET-LES-PINS
36 km from Marseille
Located between La Couronne and Carry-le-Rouet
Beach “de la Corniche” – sand, close to the city, free parking, and catering
CARRY-LE-ROUET
32 km from Marseille
Located between Sausset-les-Pins & Ensuès-la-Redonne
Number of beaches: 7
Sand Beach, restauration, free parking, nearby the city
CASSIS
31 km from Marseille
Located between Marseille & La Ciotat
Number of beaches: 6
Paying Parking, restauration, sand
LA CIOTAT
33 km from Marseille
Located between Cassis & Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer (Var)
Number of beaches: 11
LES LECQUES 90 km from St Cyr sur mer
Quartier de Marseille, in the 16e arrondissement
Number of beaches: 2
The Lakes
 LAC DE PEYROLLES – 13860 Peyrolles (31km)
On the former site of the quarry, the nautical center was inaugurated in 1997 and the development of the
site gradually takes place in order to be able to offer visitors more and more activities, space and comfort.
At your disposal: a snack bar, two sanitary blocks with showers, picnic tables and playgrounds for children
from 3 to 14 years, petanque, beach volleyball and beach football, table tennis, and a paddling pool for
children under 6 years.
 LAC ESPARRON – 04800 Esparron sur Verdon (60km)
Lake Esparron is an artificial reserve. It is located near the village of Esparron-de-Verdon in the Alpes-deHaute-Provence near Gréoux and Vinon sur Verdon.
Lake Esparron is a beautiful place for some leisure time, popular for water recreation and fishing and of
course as in all waters of the Verdon the use of motor boats is prohibited, but you can easily find pedalos
and electrical boats on the lake..
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 LAC SAINTE CROIX – 83630 Bauduen (110km)
The area of the lake St. Croix has been transformed into a lake in 1973 after the dam Sainte Croix was
built. Within this beauty of the Verdon, many pleasures await you, like, for example, swimming and relaxing
on the beaches. The villages of Salles sur Verdon, Bauduen and St. Croix offer organized beaches at which
you can spend a lovely afternoon with your family! On the edge of the lake, after a walk among the pines and
oaks, you'll find access to areas that are more private.
Villages
Charleval :
Village across from the campsite
Mallemort :
Sénas :
Balcony over the Durance
One of the largest bio and farmers markets
Eyguières :
Lamanon :
Three water sources : la Gilouse, La Borme et la Fontvieille
Caves of Calès
Pont Royal :
Area dedicated to sport activities like golf
Pélissanne:
Historic Centre
La Barben:
Castle & Zoo Barben
Vernègues:
Modern crafts
Alleins:
Auron:
Old village and castle
Hiking routes, caves
Salon-de-Provence:
Cadenet :
Remains of a castle, church
Lourmarin :
Apt :
Museums, soap, city of Nostradamus
An important heritage
The Luberon’s Ochre
Bonnieux :
Gordes :
Perched village
village on top of the Luberon
Isle sur sorgue :
Antiquities, paddle wheels
Fontaine de Vaucluse :
Fountain and natural sites
Road of the castles in the south of the Luberon :
Apt, Lourmarin,
Vaugines, Cucuron, Ansouis, Etang de la bonde, La Mottes d’Aigues, Cereste, Auribeau, Buoux…
CHARLEVAL
Founded in 1741 by Cesar Cadenet in order to accommodate families who wanted to cultivate his land,
Charleval obeys to the linear vision of its creator. The very friendly village is also a site of multiple
leisure and sports.
To see:
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The old centre, the floral geometry
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A trivialised route in the communal
forest of Charleval (from the parking
of the tourism office) for a 5h30 walk
between the valleys and peaks of the
Chain des Cotes.
MALLEMORT
Established in the Roman era, from the dawn of our era Mallemort takes its name from the dark
Middle Ages where the robbery in the forests and swamps surrounding the plain marked the site of
the "bad death". Salvation has come from the Durance and an ingenious irrigation system was
conceived during the XVIth century by Adam Craponne. Once the plain became fertilized the
agriculture began in the village in the early twentieth century.
To see:
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The paintings of the Provence signed by Armelle Andreis.
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For antiquity lovers, RDV in the beautiful bastide of Mas Chatelan.
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The balcony over the Durance: To access the greatest landscape on your route, go around the
church at the heart of the village and climb the steep path that leads to the viewpoint. Behind
you lie the ruins of a castle of the XII century. At your feet the Petit Luberon and the
Durance graze in a cultivated landscape. You will also see the famous suspension bridge built in
the mid nineteenth century.
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SENAS
Sénas is the result of a history whose traces refer to the origin of mankind. The village has well
preserved the heritage that you can visit on a pleasant tour (St.Amand church and its painting of the
seventeenth century, the laundry of the Bridge de la Pierre, the point du Bosquet..)
To see:
Known for its annual festivities of traditional delights, Sénas is honored as one of the best farmers
markets of the region. Colors, scents, flavors of the Provence are things you can find on the market
during the summer every morning except on Sunday (June 1st to September 30th) and the rest of the
year on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
EYGUIERES
« L’aigo fai veni poulit » “Water creates beauty” in the language of the Provence: this sentence taken
from Frédéric Mistral is the one from Eyguières, at the door of the Alpilles. Between Crau and
Durance three sources irrigate the village: the Gilouse, the Borme and Fontvieille. In a guided or free
tour, Eyguières delivers it’s secret in a 10 places circuit.
To see:
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The fountains of the village, like the fountain Coquille, an unusual beacon on the road of Saint
Jacques de Compostela.
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Gate “Calade” that protected the entrance of the village in the Middle Ages
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The Church Notre Dame de Grace whose interior reveals rare and beautiful stained glass.
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The library in an old, restored oil mill
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The Swallow Cross
LAMANON
Built on the former bed of the Durance, Lamanon was created in 1745 when fifty houses were
constructed around the castle, built in 1660 by the Lords Lamanon of Cadenet. The pretty village has
restrained its wooded landscape at the foot of a hill of oaks and pines that hide an exceptional site.
To see:
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The Giant of the Provence, a natural
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The site of Calès: The old quarries that
monument: This tree (the largest in
were used to build the castle were
Europe: 20m in height and 7.5m in round
arranged in about 116 caves for housing
trunk) is said to have been planted by
and
Catherine de Medici who was crossing
underground village. 200 people lived
Lamanon to go listen to Nostradamus’
there in the late thirteenth century.
food
storage
to
become
an
predictions in Salon. You can admire it
without visiting it, because it grows in
a private place ...
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Plateau Saint John and his view of the
Alpilles, the Mont Ventoux and the Alps
PONT ROYAL
Today it is a touristic, pedestrian village; Pont Royal was once a hamlet which origins belong to the
middle Ages. Around the thirteenth century, Vernègues’ mill was the grist mill of the manor and later
the local roadhouse to carriages. King René used to hunt on the lands around, whose 180 hectares are
now used for recreational sports.
To see:
The golf court of Pont Royal, the only green in France designed by Severiano Ballesteros. The golf
field aligns its 18 holes in a beautiful landscape of scrubland and pine forests .
PELISSANNE
Pélissane is a crossroads of trade routes: the Aurelian road tracks Cotes, Redourtière and then
connects the city to the great Roman cities (some sections are still visible today). During the sixteenth
century the agriculture of the region experiences resurgence thanks to the Craponne Canal. Pelissanne
flourished beyond its fortifications: absorbed in beautiful mansions that were built during the
following centuries, the walls of the fifteenth century give the heart of the village its circular shape.
To see:
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The old center
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The Costes mill. Last representative of an intense milling machine that was active until the
nineteenth century on the Craponne canal and the Touloubre, the Costes mill is located next to
the groin vaults of the mill Jean Bertrand, built in 1775 for the flour mill and in 1786 for the
oil mill. Old and new installations can be visited on request. Olive oil 6 times gold medalist in
France.
LA BARBEN
Largely wooded and quiet village, Barben blossomed from the shores of the Touloubre around a small
town where the market fills the streets every week. The history of the place seems to be linked for
eternity to the castle which stands on a rocky outcrop for a millennium already, two kilometers to the
east.
To see:
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Tip: At the temple Beaucéant, a medieval festival where every year in May about 20 templar
companies from all over Europe gather to return to the castle and its thirteenth century
tavern, traditional crafts, market periods, games ..
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Château de la Barben: Le Notre, a friend of Forbins, designed the magnificent French gardens
at the foot of the castle.
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Zoo: the largest zoo in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur offers the public nearly 400 animals from
around the world over the 9km of trails in a beautiful park of 33 ha. Many educational
activities in the program.
VENERGUES
The Grand Puech plateau overlooking the village is over 7000 years old and witnessed the coming and
going of men in Venèrgues. On June 11th 2009, almost everything is destroyed by a violent earthquake
that shook the Provence. The new village is built just below.
To see:
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The old Venèrgues: memory of the
over the Provencal landscape and
earthquake; a panoramic view of the
the valley of the Durance. While
Bouches du Rhône to contemplate
walking we cross the shops, studios
from a viewpoint. It is possible to
and galleries of a goatherd, a
go for a walk of 2km around the
potter, and sculptors… The village is
ruins of the village.
also a starting point for hiking
The new Venèrgues: Modern crafts,
the village offers elevated views
ALLEINS
Alleins owes its existence to the "Grand Fount" source where which many generations of men have
either passed briefly or settled since the Neolithic. The well preserved ancient streets of this village
are full of architectural features from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century doors and gates,
arches and crosses, facades...
To see:

The Castle : after crossing the belfry,

The Belfry border of the old village : it
you can walk to the castle which lies at
remains the most monumental remains
the heart of the village. Renaissance:
of the rampart which then extended
plaza, monumental gate, courtyard of
from the present church at the Chapel
the castle, lordly house...
of the Penitents
AURONS
11 centuries old, Aurons has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was a Roman camp in antiquity.
Much of its history lurks in the ruins of the castle Castellas. Built in the tenth century, it has had a
turbulent history with many owners and two locations: on the rock until the wars of religions, and below
the village where only two towers and a colonnade remain.
To see:

The
concentrated
village
of
the

Hiking from plateau to plateau, the
Provence: Everything comes to life
centre of the village
around the huge plane tree with 4 arms
beginning of a 3h30 loop that connects
which
200th
the Farigoulet plateau to the Sonnailler
2020.
plateau through forest of pines, oaks,
will
anniversary
celebrate
its
in
Castellas caves: cave rooms traces of
is also
the
vineyards..
primitive castle now converted into
showroom.
SALON-DE-PROVENCE
The Empery Castle dominates the rising city that is surrounded by its walls in the seventeenth
century. During the Renaissance, Adam Craponne designed and dug a canal which brings the water from
the Durance to Salon. During the twentieth century it became a major site of attractions of the
county, while writing its own definition of well-being and lifestyle.
To see:

The old centre

The castle and museum Emperi, 10 000 objects in a box

The Grevin Museum of Provence, dedicated to the history and legends of Provence from
antiquity to the present day.

The soap shops: in the nineteenth century Salon took advantage of the olive cultivation,
mechanization and the arrival of the railroad to become a major regional center for trading oil
and soap.
CADENET
The subterranean cave will attract your curiosity as well as the Museum of Art basketry. You should
know that the culture has permitted for wicker basketry to develop successfully until 1978. Some
craftsmen still inhabit in the village and will be delighted to show you their work.
The name Cadenet comes from Candellence... it is perched at 182m in the heart of the Luberon. The
village has a castle (site) where you get a panoramic view of the Durance, the Luberon, Saint Victoire
and the Alpilles. It is now a cultural centre and an exhibition venue, its outdoor theatre offers very
lovely musical evenings that are “"so freshl" as they say here...
To see :
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Castle site

Saint Etienne church

Chapel ND des anges
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Basketry museum
LAURIS
Built on a rocky outcrop, Lauris will be tamed from far. The gaze lingers on the front of the castle overlooking
the valley of the Durance.
The castle was rebuilt in the eighteenth century on the ruins of a medieval fortress, and presently hosts many
festivals, shows and exhibitions of contemporary art. A few craftsmen have settled in the castle courtyard.
A Museum Complex of 180m2 dedicated to plant colour with on the second floor the Regional Conservatory
Garden of Plant dye, revealing the secrets of natural pigments, with more than 300 plants used worldwide for
their dye
To see :
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The old village,
The three laundrettes,
Church ND de la purification
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The gardens of Magalie
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The chapel saint Roch

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The Castle
The gardens
The oratories
LOURMARIN
In a place surrounded by vineyards, olive and almond trees lies the village of Lourmarin labeled "one of
the most beautiful villages in France". Very busy in the summer with its many sidewalk cafes,
restaurants and Provence shops, Lourmarin is one of the leading villages of the Luberon.
Lourmarin has a castle from the fifteenth and sixteenth century which is worth visiting for its curious
staircases and beautifully furnished apartments (only the Renaissance part of the castle is open to the
public)
In the village you will be struck by the typical Mediterranean architecture site : narrow winding
streets, beautiful old facades restored with local materials and always a little shady square where you
can soak up the fresh air of the Provence.
The people like to point out that Albert Camus, Nobel Prize for literature, lived and wrote here. He is
also buried in the village cemetery. Needless to say that with Lourmarin already being so enchanting,
the castle is a “must-see”.
To see :
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The bell tower called Boite à sel
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The roman church Saint André

Classified temple
Villa Castle Médicis de Provence (16th
century)

Bastion of the 16t and 17th century, at
the entrance of the village.
GORDES
This village can be proud of being one of the most beautiful villages of France, with its cobbled streets
that make way through tall houses built into the rock, clinging onto its flanks and telling a thousand
stories and legends. Gordes is also proud of its superb castle in the heart of the village, reminding us
of a past rich of conquests as well as suffering and which now houses the Pol Mara Museum and the
City Hall. Gordes also extends its territory: the Bories village, those curious igloo-shaped dry stones,
Abbey Sénanque in its green valley, the mill of Boullion and the cellars of the Saint Firmin Palace.
To see :

The castle

The Sénanque abbay

The Mills

The wine caves

The « chapelle des pénitents
blancs »
BONNIEUX
The village is characterized by its two churches, ramparts, the old town hall of the hotel Rouvil,
remarkable number of streets and ancient buildings, all giving a unique character to Bonnieux. In
addition there is the famous Bridge Julien, built in the Augustan period (27 BC -.. 14 AD) on the
Domitian road - called "camin ROUMIEU" - and on the ridge the cedar forest which provides the
coolness in summer. In short, there is a big variety of sites, both natural and historical.
Bonnieux is one of the most beautiful villages of the north side of the Luberon. Some call it “Mont
Saint-Michel in Provence." It is part of the golden triangle Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, but unlike his
two partners, it is not as know or as busy, which makes the gain authenticity.
APT
Apt is located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Luberon, between the mountains of the
Vaucluse and the Luberon mountain. This charming, typically Provencal town is renowned for the quality
of the products of its ground, Apt has the honour of being rated "outstanding-taste site", and it is the
world capital of candied-fruit.
Apt will captivate you with the charm that emanates small streets of the old city: ancient fountains,
mansions and small shaded squares are part of the decor...
In the background you have the landscape of the Luberon hills tinged with ochre and lavender scented,
with the singing cicadas who remind you that it is hot.
ISLE SUR LA SORGUE
Called the "Venice of the Vaucluse" L'Isle sur la Sorgue is one of the most attractive cities in the
PACA region thanks to the exceptional nature of its environment. It draws its attraction from the
Sorgue, a river which source never dried up.
Celebrated by the greatest poets from Petrarch to René Char, the Sorgue is above all a symbol of
successful cohabitation between men and nature. It is indeed on the banks of the river, in the river
and around that the water wheels, docks, streets and alleys, churches and chapels, not to forget the
fishermen and their strange boats called "Nego-Chin" (which literally means "a dog drowning"), rise
majestically.
The boutiques, galleries, René Char House installed in the hotel Campredon, the mecca of culture, and
of course the antiquity. All these ingredients maintain the myth of the phenomenon "L'Isle sur la
Sorgue."
FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE
As we approach the mythical source of Fontaine de Vaucluse, visitors agree on a place of secular
pilgrimage. Reaching the end of the trail overlooking the gulf, they appoint the Fountain as sacred.
With a total average flow of 630 million m3 per year, the source is the first in France, and one of the
largest in the world, by volume of water. It results from the emergence of a vast underground
network. Cool and quiet source summer, surging and impetuous in spring and autumn, Fontaine de
Vaucluse, a true freak of nature, keeps researchers and curious minds interested since antiquity.
Water bound to Fontaine de Vaucluse comes from the infiltration of rainwater and snowmelt south of
Mont Ventoux, the Monts de Vaucluse and Montagne de Lure who represent a "catchment area" of
1240 km ² and whose only outcome is the Fountain.
AIX EN PROVENCE
Aix-en-Provence (Aix until 1932) is the historical capital of the Provence. Its story starts with
the submission to the Romans of Salyens, a Gallic federation of several peoples of Lower Provence.
In 124 BC., the Roman consul Gaius Sextius Calvinus created the city of Aquae Sextiae. This is the
Roman city that became Aix.
Situated on a strategic axis between Italy and
Spain (on the via Domitia), Aix allows the
Roman Empire to secure an entire region from
being captured by the Salyens. Around the
same time, Aix grows and takes on the
characteristics of a Roman city. It adopts a
forum, theater, baths and aqueducts.
The third century is marked by the onset of
population decline in Aquae Sextiae. Aix is where the archdiocese was created, which gives it a
prominent position throughout the Middle Ages, confirmed by the creation of a University (1409)
and shortly after the annexation to France, the Parliament of the Provence (1501).
MARSEILLE
Oldest city in France, founded under the name of Massalia around 600 BC by Greek sailors from
Phocaea, Marseille is an important commercial port since the antiquity. Trading mainly with the
Levant and North Africa during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Marseille became an industrial
city and the main port to the French colonies during the nineteenth century. It is still the first
French and Mediterranean port and the fourth port in Europe.
The historical importance of nautical business and trade is still visible in its population, and mainly
in migratory waves (Italian and North Africa in particular), as well as in its architecture and
culture (development of the port in Joliette, a neighbourhood of Marseille, and brownfield sites in
the north and east).
Suffering from economic difficulties from the 1960s after decolonization, as well as a bad
reputation due to his great crime and security problems, the city knows an urban, economic and
cultural revival since the late 1990s. It is now the subject of a Euro-Mediterranean project which
is one of the largest urban operations in Europe, the headquarters of the World water Council and
was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
IV. Historical monuments & Museums
 Baux-de-Provence’s Castle
The castle of Les Baux-de-Provence is a medieval castle perched at the top of one of the most beautiful
villages in France. It welcomes nearly one and a half million visitors each year.
The extraordinary castle located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the village, is one of the oldest feudal
castles in Europe. A first class monument, the Castle des Baux is the result of a tumultuous history, where
each era has left its mark.
Opening hours
Spring 9h00 – 18h30
Summer 9h00 – 20h15
Prices
Full price 7.8 €
Discount 5.8 €
 The Palace of the Popes - Avignon
Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon
Téléphone +33 4 90 27 50 00
The Palace of the Popes in Avignon is
the largest Gothic building of the
Middle Ages. Fortress and palace at
once, the papal residence was the
Chair of Occidental Christianity during
the fourteenth century. Six conclaves
were held in the palace of Avignon
which led to the election of Benedict
XII, in 1335, Clement VI, in 1342,
Innocent VI, in 1352, Urban V, in 1362,
Gregory XI in 1370, and Benedict XIII in
1394.
FEES :
Full Price
Discount
Popes’ Palace
11€
9€
Bridge Saint-Bénezet
5.00 €
4.00 €
Palace + Bridge
13.50 €
10.50 €
Openinghours
From the 1st of April to the
30th of June: 9:00am – 7:00pm
July: 9:00am – 8:00pm
August: 9:00am–8:00pm
 The Castle of if
Embarcadère Frioul If,
1 Quai de la Fraternité,
13001 Marseille
The castle of if used to be an ancient fortress and prison and is presently an essential site located on an
island off the coast of Marseille
The Castle of If, built by the orders of François I between 1527 and 1529, was originally intended for
military purposes. However, since it is located on the islands of Friuli in the harbour of Marseille it quickly
turned into a prison and it stayed that way for 400 years. The fort itself is a square whose walls are 28
meters long and has three cylindrical towers: Tower Saint Jaume, the Tower Saint Kitts and Tower
Maugovert. The cells at the base of the building had a life expectancy of nine months, affluent prisoners
were able to afford better quality cells on the first floor. You can visit the cells of the most famous residents
of the castle, even the one of Edmond Dantes, the fictitious hero of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of
Monte Christo or that of the man in the iron mask. In addition to the historical and cultural character, the
site offers a breath-taking view of Marseille, its harbour and the islands of Friuli. Located 15 minutes by
boat from Marseille, the site can be visited all year and is a strongly attended in the summer.
Opening hours
Prices
Please refers to their website for more hours
Full : 5.50 €
Discount: 4 €
-18 : Free
 The Arenas of Arles
1 rond point des Arènes
13200 Arles
Phone: +33 4 90 96 03 70
This Roman amphitheater was built during the first century of the Christian era and served originally as the
setting for gladiator fights and hunts in antiquity. Revised repeatedly, the Arenas of Arles were finally
restored in the nineteenth century. Today, the powerful arcades of the Arenas of Arles are a first choice
venue for lovers Camargue races. Opposite the amphitheater of Arles you will find the "yellow house"
rented by Van Gogh.
Opening hours
Prices
9.00am – 6.00pm (theatre, cloister...)
9.00 am to noon & 2.00pm – 6.00pm 18h00
(Alyscamps, thermes de Constantin,
cryptoportiques)
Full price : 6.50€, Discount : 5.00€ for the Arenas
and the Antique Theater
 Basilic Notre-Dame de la Garde
Rue Fort-du-Sanctuaire
13006 Marseille
Téléphone : 04 91 13 40 80
Landmark in the sky for visitors of Marseille, Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, flanked by its monumental statue of
the Holy Virgin, stands proudly at the top of the hill. Monument in Marseille, picturesque piece of
architecture inspired by Roman-Byzantine times, as well as its broad viewpoint, it is visited by nearly one
and a half tourists each year.
Opening hours
Prices
Sunday mass: 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am,
11.00am, noon, 5.00pm
free
 Calès Caves
Rue du Canal - 13113 - LAMANON. Tél. : +33 6 76 51 76 22
The old circus of Calès encloses 58 of the 116 listed caves that are dug into soft rock (safre) it is closed to
the north and south by two enclosures. These caves dug by man to extract blocks of stone for the
construction of the castle have been transformed into cave dwellings until 1586. We know from the light
searches that 150 to 200 villagers lived there around 1245.
 Le Vieux-Port de Marseille
Le Vieux-Port de Marseille
Quai du Port
13001 Marseille
The Old Port of Marseille is at the heart of Marseille, a gathering point for tourists and locals.
Built from 600 BC, the port developed over the centuries and was expanded under Louis XIV, with the
construction of two forts at the entrance: Fort Saint-Nicolas and Fort Saint-Jean.
Open to the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is now one of the first European crafts complexes: the Old Port is
one of 14 yacht harbours in the city.
Le MUCEM - Marseille
The Museum of European and Mediterranean civilisations (MuCEM) is a national museum in Marseille,
France. It first opened on June 7th, 2013 in the year of the European Capital of Culture. Defining itself as a
"museum of society," it is dedicated to the preservation, study,
presentation and mediation of an anthropological heritage on the
European and Mediterranean area, from international collections and
research oriented into a trans-disciplinary approach for companies in
their integrity.
Spring schedule: (may 2nd until July 4th) and fall (September 1st until
October31th):
11.00 am – 7.00 pm and Friday night until 10.00 pm.
Summer schedule: (July 5th until august 31th): 900 am – 8.00 pm and Friday night until 10.00 pm
 Saint Sauveur Cathedral
34 places des Martyrs-de-la-Résistance
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Built on the site of the ancient forum, the cathedral combines several
architectural styles from the eleventh to the sixteenth century, because of
many successive changes. 70 meters long with a width of 46 meters, it is 20
meters below the keystone.
 Abbaye de Silvacane
Route départementale 561
13640 La Roque-d'Anthéron
Silvacane Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in the commune
of La Roque-d'Anthéron, in the Bouches-du-Rhône. It was
founded in 1144 by St. Bernard. With Sénanque and
Thoronet, Silvacane is one of three Cistercian abbeys in the
Provence called the "Three Sisters of the Provence" that show
the great influence of the Cistercian order in the Provence.
A List of Historical Monuments in the Bouches du Rhône.
(For more information, please refers to Charleval’s Tourism Information Office)
Abbaye de Saint-Pons de Gémenos
Abbaye de Silvacane
Aqueduc de Roquefavour
Arc de triomphe de Glanum
Castle of Barben
Chapel of Pénitents blancs d'Alleins
Chapel of Pénitents blancs d'Aubagne
Chapel of Pénitents blancs de Lambesc
Chapel of Pénitents bleus de La Ciotat
Chapel of Pénitents gris d'Aubagne
Chapel of Pénitents noirs d'Aubagne
Chapel Notre-Dame-du-Château d'Allauch
Chapel Saint-Jean d'Alleins
Chapel Saint-Sixte d'Eygalières
Castle of Avignon
Castle of Barbentane
Castle of l'Empéri
Castle of Marignane
Castle of Valdonne
Cheers (prao)
Castle of Châteaurenard
Castle of Vauvenargues
Jewish cemetery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Mileage Column of Paradou
Mausoleum of Glanum
Obelisk of Arles
Oppidum of Caisses de Jean-Jean
Oppidum of Pierredon at Éguilles
Organ Joseph Isnard the the Notre-Dame church
of Assumption in Lambesc
Bridge of Fourques
Flavien Bridge
Bridge of Mirabeau
Oppidum of Saint-Blaise
Saint-Vérédème Chapel of Eyguières
Notre-Dame-du-Château (Saint-Étienne-du-Grès)
Romain Temple of Château-Bas
Saint-Louis Tower
List of some museums
in the “Bouches-du-Rhône”
Distances
06km
14km
21km
22km
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44km
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68km
73km
73km
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77km
Museums
Geology and Ethnography Museum
Museum of Suffren and the Old SaintCannat
Automobile Museum
The House of Nostradamus
Museum Grévin de la Provence
Museum Granet
Open Air Museum of Paul Cézanne
Museum Arteum
Butterfly Museum
Mine Museum
Museum of Provencal Figurines and
Traditional Arts
Vincent Van Gogh
Foundation
Museum of Rice from Camargue
Museon Arlaten - closed
Mediterranean Archaeology Museum
Pottery Museum
Motorcycle Museum
Museum of Roman Docklands
Museum of the Region of Marseille
Museum of the Old Marseille
Places
La Roque d'Anthéron
Saint Cannat
Orgon
Salon de Provence
Salon de Provence
Aix en Provence
Gardanne
Château-Neuf-Le-Rouge
Fuveau
Gréasque
Aubagne
Arles
Arles
Arles
Marseille
Marseille
Marseille
Marseille
Marseille
Marseille
Geology and Ethnography Museum
Cours Foch
13640 La Roque-d'Anthéron
Introduction
The museum offers a double exploration to its visitors: a geological and ethnographic discovery.
It hosts an important collection for tracking 300 million years of geological history of the Provence: fossils,
casts, reconstructions....
On the ground floor there are two rooms for the presentation of the Kuna Indians of Panama, the first
people whose history crossed the Vaudois of the Durance by chance. We may admire the Molas and
witness their artistic skills.
Opening hours
Low Season: Saturday from 2.30pm - 5.30pm & Sunday from 10:00am – noon / 2.30pm to 5:30pm
July & August: every day from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
(Other days on booking only)
Prices
4€ (2€ Discount or for a group) + 2€ for a guided visit
Free for children -12 years old (Accompanied by a paying adult)
Museum of Suffren & the Old Saint-Cannat
Espace Suffren 3, Avenue Pasteur
13760 Saint-Cannat
Introduction
Popular tradition, museum of local history which was settled in the birthplace of the Commander of Suffren
for a long time, the museum is now located on the space Suffren. The famous seaman served in the Order
of Malta, where he was a successively knight then commander. New collections: Provencal costumes and
clothing, and clothing of the 19th century. There is a gallery with oil paintings, various tools and religious
objects. ENTER: FREE.
Opening hours
The 1st Sunday of every month 3:00pm to 6.30pm
From 2/05 to 28/09, Tuesday to Friday included 3.00pm-6.30pm
Automobile Museum
RN 7
13660 Orgon
Introduction
Between Alpilles and Luberon, there is a collection to discover. The summary of a century of automotive
history through different eras of this epic adventure ... sport cars and popular cars of all ages share this
space with bicycles, motorcycles, vintage posters and other unusual objects. Pure passion only is what
drives this small sanctuary of mechanics that is the automobile museum of Provence. The museum also
offers a selection of parts and vehicles that are in exhibition and for sale.
Opening hours
Prices
Open all year.
From Monday to Saturday 2:00pm - 6:00pm,
closed on Sundays
Free
The House of Nostradamus
Rue Nostradamus
13300 Salon-de-Provence
Introduction
The town of Salon-de-Provence is famous for Nostradamus, the most famous astrologer in France and
beyond. His predictions run until 3797. Should we believe it? Make up your mind by visiting his house!
Installed in the center, this beautiful museum is near the church of Saint-Michel and the castle Empéri.
With an exhibition and audio tour in 5 languages, you discover Nostradamus as the scientist, the doctor
specializing in the fight against the plague, and culture before being a prophet. Temporary exhibitions and
the documentary complete this visit to give us all we need to clear our minds.
Opening hours
Open every day
From Monday to Friday, 9:00am - noon & 2:00pm
- 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
Prices
Individual Fare: 3.05 €
Discount price : 2.30 €
Museum Grévin of the Provence
Place Des Centuries
13300 Salon-de-Provence
Introduction
The Grevin Museum of Provence, located in the old centre of the city offers a trip back in time along 27
centuries. 16 scenes scented with sound and equipped with many special effects with audio, will guide you
into the history and legends of Provence. Theme present in each scene of «Women and Water", the two
sources of fertility.
Opening hours
Open all year
Monday to Friday 9.00a.m – noon / 2.00p.m –
6.00p.m
Saturday & Sunday 2.00p.m – 6.00p.m
Prices
Individual Fare 4.90 €
Discount Price 3.15 €
Museum Granet
Place Saint Jean de Malte
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Introduction
At the end of the nineteenth century, the curator said: ”For as long as I live, Cézanne will never enter the
museum!” The exposition in 2006 devoted to the master of modern art attracted 440,000 visitors. The
Granet Museum, "Museum of France" is located in the Mazarin district, a perfect example of the
architecture of the seventeenth century. After the renovation, the collections unfolded around two
courtyards landscaped patios. In addition to the Flemish, Italian and Dutch schools of painting, the museum
presents nine paintings by Cézanne and major works of French paintings from the sixteenth to the
twentieth century. Tours for the hearing- and visually-impaired, free the first Sunday of the month and
brunches included.
Opening hours
Prices
From June to September 10:00am - 7:00pm
From October to May noon – 6:00pm
Closed on Mondays
Entrance & visit free the first Sunday of the
month, except in august, September and October
Normal: 5.00€
Discount price: 2.00€
Open Air Paul Cézanne Museum
Boulevard Paul Cézanne
13120 Gardanne
Introduction
The Open Air Museum Paul Cézanne is located on the hill of brothers facing the ground of Cézanne which is
the old village of Gardanne. A tour is arranged for this purpose which traces the life of the painter and his
works of Gardanne from 1885 to 1886.
Prices : Free
Museum Arteum
Le Château - Hôtel de Ville
13790 Châteauneuf-le-Rouge
Introduction
The Town Hall and Museum Arteum are located in the magnificent rooms of a castle from the seventeenth,
10 km east of Aix. There are hundreds of works exhibited, made by the painters of Peano and of the Quai
de Rive Neuve of Marseille. There are works from older and more contemporary visual artists from the
region, and a reconstruction of the workshop of the painter Arsene Sari.
Opening hours
From 15/05: Wednesday to Saturday 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Prices
Individual Fare 2.00 €
Children -10 years old : free
Fuveau‘s Butterfly Museum
39, Chemin Des Pradels
13710 Fuveau
Introduction
2 km from the village of Fuveau, come visit the butterfly museum. 40 years of passion and entomological
collections and 20 years of adventures across the globe allow you today to discover the wonders of our
world: Thailand, Ceylon, Indonesia, Africa, the Amazon, so many countries that were crossed to bring us
colourful butterflies and huge beetles. 8000 Strange and unusual insects are shown during a 1h30 visit.
Much of the collection (60%) consists of insects that are born in these countries. To do this, eggs from a
female in nature are taken and kept for breeding. It is necessary to have botanical knowledge because each
butterfly or beetle lays its eggs on a very precise plant and it is therefore necessary to find a close relative
of the tropical plant in France. Teaching boxes allow everyone to understand the cycle of insects.
Opening hours
Prices
Open all year from 10:00am - noon and from
2:30pm - 6:30pm closed on Tuesdays
Individual Price: 4.00 €
Children Price: 3.00 €
.
Mine Museum
Pôle Historique Minier
13850 Gréasque
Introduction
The head frame of 25.5m of the mine shaft Hély Oissel is listed as a historical industry monument in
October 1990. What you can discover: coal mining equipment, hoist room, an old and contemporary
security system, geographical and geological maps, and everyday objects placed on the floor as if the minor
had to leave the mine a few moments before resuming its endless task. With a depth of 450m, well Hély
Oissel was active from 1922 to 1962.
Opening hours
Prices
Open every day, except on Mondays, Tuesdays
9:00am - noon & 2:00pm to 6:30pm
Adult fare: 5.00€
Children fare: 3.00 €
Museum of Provencal Figurines and Traditional
Arts
ZI des Paluds 582, Avenue Des Paluds
13400 Aubagne
Introduction
At Aubagne, at the Di Landro workshops, you should visit the Museum of Provencal Figurines and
Traditional Arts of the 19th century. In each room you will find a different scene with different things to see
and you will enter the wonderful world of figurines.
Opening hours
Prices
Open all year from Monday to Friday 9:00am to
5:00pm
Individual Fare: 2.50 €
Children Fare (6 to12 years old) 2.00 €
Museum of Rice from Camargue
Rizerie du Petit Manusclat
13200 Arles
Introduction
In the heart of the Camargue, ideally located in the middle of rice fields, the rice museum is a place
steeped in history. The buildings are home to the factory Bongran, a pioneer in the production and
marketing of organic rice and created by Joseph Bon, Robert Bon’s father.
Opening hours
Prices
Open from 9:00am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
On Tuesday during Low Season
Tuesday & Thursday in July/August
Adults: 6.00€
Mediterranean Archaeology Museum
Centre de la Vieille Charité 2, Rue De la Charité
13002 Marseille
Introduction
The museum traces a vast panorama of ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean. It has a rich and
varied collection of the ancient Egyptian, classical and protohistorical times.
Opening hours
Prices
From Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am – 6.00pm.
5€ permanent exposition
8€ temporary exposition
Borély Museum : pottery museum
157, Avenue De Montredon Campagne Pastré
13008 Marseille
Introduction
The museum of ceramics is located at a place that is called Pastré by the people of Marseille, on top of a
park that is very much appreciated by walkers. It is a beautiful Provencal house that welcomed refugee
artists of Marseille in the nineteenth century during the Occupation. It has one of the finest collections of
ceramics in Europe from prehistory to the present day. A particular emphasis is given to the earthenware of
the
Provence
in
the
seventeenth
and
eighteenth
century.
Opening hours
Every day from 01/06 to 30/09: 11.00am – 6.00pm
Prices
Permanent collections: 5.00€ / Discount: 3.00€
Guided visit : + 2.50€
>Free for children under 18
Museum of the Region of Marseille
5, Place Des Héros Château-Gombert
13013 Marseille
Introduction
The museum traces the life of the region of Marseille in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. Furniture,
costumes and objects recreate the traditional way of life in the Provence. Collections of religious art,
nativity scenes and figurines evoke the customs of the Provence.
A new agricultural room will exhibit “The evocation of local cultures in Marseille" with several staged misen-scène of wine and cereal harvest and olive picking ... Themed days and evenings: international open of
Pieds
Paquets,
cooking
workshops,
New
Year’s
Eve
celebrations.
Opening hours
Prices
From Monday to Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm &
2:00pm to 5:00pm / Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm
to 5:00pm
Individual Fare 6.00 €
Children fare: 4.00 €
-7 years old: free
Museum of the Old Marseille
Maison diamantée Rue De la Prison
13002 Marseille
Introduction
The Museum of Old Marseille is the museum of the identity of Marseille. It keeps rare and ancient symbols
of life and traditions of the Provence, grouped together into a mythical place and dear to the heart of
Marseille: The Diamond House. The Diamond House is temporarily closed to the public. The museum's
collections of Old Marseille will soon open for visit at the Museum of History.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
From 01/06 to 30/09 11.00am – 6.00pm
Prices
Individual fare: 2.30 €
V. Sport Activities
I.
Bicycle Tours (cf. Charleval’s office of tourism)
Itinerary 1 : Cavaillon • Coustellet • St Pantaleon • Gordes • Cabrières
d'Avignon • Fontaine de Vaucluse
A trip through picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes Level: Discovery
Distance: 49 km
Elevation : 442 m
Itinerary 2 : Cavaillon • Cheval-Blanc
Let’s discover the Petit Lubéron, browsing on the heights of the mountain to discover the
landscapes of the valley of the Durance to the south and the amazing Saint Jacques hill
overlooking Cavaillon. You will have to face a long climb to deserve the view...
Level: sportive
Distance: 30 km
Elevation: 523 m
Itinerary 3 : Mérindol • Lauris • Cadenet
A trip around the valley of the Durance & Lubéron, accessible to all.
Level: balade
Distance: 43 km
Elevation: 238 m
Itinerary 4 : Charleval, La Roque d'Anthéron, Lambesc, autour de
Silvacane
Departure : Charleval
Cities visited : La Roque d'Anthéron, Lambesc
Distance : 31km
At the northern edge of the county, this road between plains and hills offers a spectacular mix of
architecture and landscapes of the Provence. On one side there are the vegetable and fruit fields
of the Valley of the Durance, large farms, open villages, and its Cistercian abbey. On the other side
you can find the pine hills of the chaîne of Cotes, which is a group of hills. To deserve such a
panorama, a little exercise is necessary. The itinerary, a round of 31 km from the village of
Charleval (D561, 5km west of La Roque d'Anthéron) requires in its upper part a tough climb.
II. Walking Tours (cf. Chareval’s office of tourism)
 1. “Chaine des Côtes” - Durance side
Departure: Charleval
Distance: 12.4km
A village with streets laid out in blocks as in New York! This is the incongruity of Charleval, the
atypical village of the Durance which breaks with the usual pattern of the Provencal villages.
Developed in the 18th century during the cultivation of alluvial land, Charleval and its
"agricultural" terraced houses are the starting point for a hike in the heart of the ancient
municipality: the forest and the hills. Valleys, wooded slopes, ridges, hidden in these folds are two
beautiful manors: Valbonnette and Bonneval-Taillades. The first was attached to Silvacane Abbey
and the second holds its reputation for the rearing of silkworms in the 19th century. This is just
one of the attractions of the route, well equipped with lookouts that confirm the close integration
of nature and heritage of a prodigal with the needs of the modern world: At the east is located the
old village of Vernègues and the TGV-viaduct, the golf domain of Pont Royal with its relief
background of the Alpilles, south of the Luberon behind the fertilized lands of the Durance.
 2. Vernègues, a stroll around the village
Cities visited: Vernègues
Distance: 14km
Small relief between Alpilles and Luberon, the mountain chain of Côtes is undoubtedly one of the
most secret ones of the county. The village of Vernègues is well adapted to sightseeing trips, its
old agricultural architecture and tranquillity stayed intact. Did you know that the 1909 earthquake
in Lambesc caused some serious damage in Vernègues? The old village of Vernègues testifies with
its tangled ruins in which a medieval castle rises, parts of a church and some cellar arches. As
surprising as the rest is the necropolis with a dozen of tombs and sarcophagi dating from the
Middle Ages, facing the Luberon. Below there is the new Vernègues. Built after the earthquake, it
displays an unusual urbanism, with low terraced houses and perfectly straight streets. And when
you know that around the village remain ancient cultivated terraces, dry stone walls and old olive
groves and vineyards, all you have to do is enjoy and explore this unknown and authentic
Provencal place.
 3. « Massif des Roques »
Departure : Salon de Provence
Distance : 5km
With the discovery of Mediterranean flora and the remains of the pastoral and agricultural life of
the past, you can explore the pastoral farm, the bancaus, the Bories and flag of the Commander of
Suffren, among others.
 4. « Chaine des Cotes - La Roque d'Antheron, le
vallon de la Baume et le vallon de Castellas »
Cities visited : La Roque d'Anthéron
Distance : 13km
« Qui va piano va sano ». This could be the motto of the followers of this route traced on the land
of the most famous international piano festival. In the summer the piano lovers create a musical
atmosphere in the castle of Florans, while the more anonymous aesthetes savour the unknown
treasures of the village hidden in the rugged hills, at a slow pace. The Abbey of Silvacane imposes
its severe beauty of the Cistercian rigour without excuses. While ascending the hillside, you’ll find
the freshness of a canal (“the canal of Marseille”), the shade of the pines, the chaos of the rocks of
Castellas, medieval ruin, the traces of an old mule route ... With all the fresh air and broad view
over the Luberon, the Ventoux, the Durance and the Mont Sainte-Victoire and the “chaîne de
l'Etoile”. The best visit for sightseeing and staying in shape at the same time!
 5. Alpilles - Mouriès in the heart of a Grove
Cities visited : Aureille, Mouriès
Distance : 19km
This is a route that will connect the hikers to the classic agricultural images of the Provence! This
easy walk goes from west to east along the southern slopes of the Alpilles between the villages of
Mouriès and Aureille, a land shaped by men with its culture of olives, vines and fruit trees. The
walk mainly takes place around Destet, surrounded by pine forests and scrubland which is known
for drought but will surprise you with sudden fertility. A bit farther away you’ll find the Gémon
plain, dominated by olive tree parcels. It is situated in the village called Aureille which is
recognizable
by
its
church
with
an
open-work
bell
tower.
 6. La Sainte Victoire
Symbol of the Provence, Mont Ventoux, the Sainte-Baume and Aix en Provence, muse of
Cézanne.
Mont Sainte-Victoire rises to 1011 m.
This is a walk site that can be explored by all its terraced pathways. A religious heritage offers
several stages during your walks: the priory Sainte-Victoire, built in the seventeenth century,
Saint-Ser Hermitage, a wonderful landscape of the Provence around a small chapel built in the
extension of a cave to perpetuate the memory of a hermit of the fifth century who came to seek
refuge in these places, the Croix de Provence, perched on the western tip of the massif. At the
peak of the Flies, the highest peak, an extraordinary panorama embraces the horizons of the
Provence and the rolling plains of the Land of Aix. On a clear day you can see the sea, the Mont
Ventoux and the Alps.
To see the two faces of Sainte-Victoire, follow the road that circles the mountain. On the south
side, the sharp hillsides dominate the river “Arc” . North, the terrain falls gently into a series of
limestone plateaus: Bibémus, the Cengle and Pallières. Great views, walk departure points,
charming villages succeed each other: the Tholonet, Beaurecueil (the most beautiful view over the
mountain) and Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon bathed in nature, Puyloubier and Pourrieres surrounded
by vineyards, Vauvenargues stretched along a green valley.
III.Others
Canoë KAYAK on the Durance (20km)
Base de l'A.F.D.A. Canoë
Chemin du Loste
84360 LAURIS
+33 6.86.88.50.76. Booking only
From July, every day, departure 10.00am, 2.00pm, 4.00pm
8km 15€/child -20€/adult
18km 20€/child – 35€/adult
The A.F.D.A. canoe kayak invites you to discover the Durance and its wild birds. The adventure "Au
Fieu De l’Aigo" awaits you with its picturesque villages of the Luberon, Provencal scents, its flora
and fauna, glimpses of a unique landscape in the Vaucluse. For the pleasure of discovering new
sensations!
GOLF International de Pont Royal
Domaine et Golf de Pont-Royal, 13370 Mallemort
Telephone: +33 4 90 57 40 79
7/7 8.00am – 7.00pm (opening hours may change according to the month)
The qualities of intelligence and subtlety of Severiano Ballesteros found in the layout of the course
that the Spanish champion has designed and perfectly integrated in a wild yet peaceful nature.
The variety of departures offers each player a suitable and stimulating challenge. Beautifully
maintained, ranked among the best courses in Europe, the route alternates cleverly between
tactical and technical difficulties, panoramic views and stunning outlook.
TRICYLCLE COUCHE – Tandems – Moutain bike
36 rues Jean Bayol
13430 EYGUIERES
Telephone: +33 6 50 69 19 14
Located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Alpilles at Eygyuières and two seconds
away from the Regional Natural Park of the Luberon, "Walks & Cycles" is ideally placed to start
your hikes.
With its highly original bikes: recumbent tricycles, tandems or mountain bikes "Walks & Cycles"
wishes you to discover the Provence safely in different ways and in respect with nature.
€ 30 half a day (3 hours) / €55 per day (9 hours)
CLIMBING
84480 Buoux
A full day or half a day. From beginners to advanced climbing. From discovery to development, the
climb is adapted to everyone. It is an opportunity to experience the pleasure of physical exercise
for beginners by learning simple Roping and ensuring, climbing and descending in second recall
position.
VI. Activities with family/ with friends
KARTING at Eyguières
D 569, quartier de la Jaïsse 13300 Salon de Provence
Telephone : +33 4.90.42.15.38
Friday, Saturday, Sunday from2.00pm -6.00pm (opening hours may change during the season)
Children from 7 years old & 1m30 tall = €15 / 10 min
Adults from 14 years old = €20 /10min
In June 2003, the complex gained a new structure: the MISTRAL KART'ONE Circuit. This outdoor
leisure track welcomes individuals (children & adults) all weekends of the year and during
holidays.
Original and entertaining sport, karting is available for beginners and young children who would
like to look like their idols for some tours and it allows them to have fun with family and friends,
safely (because our track is approved by FFSA and approved by the prefecture).
Amaizing corn LABYRINTH
Lieu-dit Grand Pont
13640 La Roque d'Anthéron
+33 4.42.22.19.15
Price: €8 / person.
“The park of the giant labyrinths” is a family entertainment park, ideal for a day out with the
whole family, located in an area of 4 hectares in La Roque d'Anthéron to the north-west of Aix-enProvence, close to the Luberon.
Unique in the Provence, this is one of the largest mazes, with nearly 10,000 shrubs (laurels) and 6
km of paths.
AUTOMATON Village
Chemin de la Diligence - 13760 SAINT CANNAT
Phone: +33 4 42 57 30 30
Adults: €11
Children: €8€ (free -3 years old)
Every day from 10.00am – 6.00pm (10.00am – 7.00pm July / August)
Located 12 km from Aix en Provence, the Automaton Village, amusement park for children,
welcomes you in a wooded area of 8 hectares between oaks and pines.
Enter the magical world of automatons and discover it in the world of fun, playfulness and magic.
The Mexico House, the pandas’ pagoda, the palace of 1001 nights, the house of the jungle, the
castle of Santa Claus, the whale from Pinocchio and many other things will open their doors for
you to listen to the stories and songs of our dear friends the automatons.
La Barben ZOO
Route du Château, 13330 La Barben
Phone: +33 4 90 55 19 12
In the heart of the Provence the Zoo de la Barben invites you to escape in to a green park filled
with Mediterranean fragrances. More than 500 animals live in the zoo of La Barben.
Elephants, crocodiles... discover our main boarders!
A visit will take you about 2 hours minimum, so we recommend you to foresee 4 hours at least or
to spend the day at the zoo.
Train: € 1 per person per trip.
The train takes you to the terrain and also back down.
During slack season the zoo is only opened on Wednesdays
and during the weekends
Adults: €15
Children: €9.5 (3- 12 years old)
Free -3 years old
Mérindol BIRDS
Observatoire ornithologique de la Durance
Le Isclons
84360 Merindol
Discover the birds of the Luberon!
Established in 1996 at the initiative of the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, this area is intended
to discover the birds of the Durance. The hydraulic retention of Mallemort, conducted in 1964 by
EDF, consists of remarkable water plain for observing birds.
ROYAL KIDS
235 rue des Canesteu
ZI de la Gandonne
13300 Salon de Provence
+33 4.42.47.89.38
An indoor playground of more than 1000m² filled with adventure. Kart tracks, a ball pool, an
“adventure castle” and many other surprises. Socks required. 0 to 12 years.
Children from 1 to younger than 3 yr.: €5.50
Children from 3 to 12 years: €8.90
Free for children less than one year if accompanied by a paying visitor.
Farm of Brégalon
Mas du Brégalon
13840 Rognes
Tel: 04.42.50.14.32
This is a farm from farmers in the Bouches-du-Rhone at Rognes, since 1990. You are welcomed for
visits and sales of cheese from mid-February to mid-November from 3.00p.m to 7.00p.m. You can
attend the milking of the goats while we explain and let you share this part of our business. We
open our doors every day except on Sunday.
Every Friday evening during the summer there are organised tours through the surroundings of
the farm.
Marie’s FARM
Quartier les termes 13350 CHARLEVAL
Cell Phone: +33 6 25 27 32 98
Booking mandatory
7/7 from 9h -11h & 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Less than 2 years old = €2
From 3 to 13 years old = €7
From 13 years old = €8
Marie’s farm offers entertainment with the active participation of children: preparing bottles,
feeding baby lambs and goats, collecting eggs, discovering different poultry eggs present on the
farm, feed the animals. A traditional and authentic family farm, mainly raising sheep but there are
also peacocks, rabbits, donkeys, cows, goats, etc...
PAINTBALL
La Roque d’Anthéron
+336.21.57.85.98
Booking Mandatory
Also offers LASER BALL, an infrared laser with a reach of 110m (SAFE). Video game size, unique in
the Provence! For everyone from 8 years old, without paint, without masks. €8/ 30min, €15 / hour,
€20/ 1h30 (Special offer for 1 hour = 15 min free added)
QUAD
Provence Quad Location
4 Allée Riboun, 13690 Graveson
Phone: +33 4.90.15.40.47 – +33 6.18.07.64.59
Booking Mandatory every day from €70 / 2 persons
Join us at the foot of the Alpilles for an unforgettable Quad hike! Touristic and discovery trips,
several options are available: from a 1 hour hike to the whole day. Discovery of the Alpilles, the
Valley of the Baux de Provence and Montagnette (wine tasting, cellar tour and meal on request)
we await you for a discovery of the Provence as you've never seen it.
Driving license compulsory for drivers. Passengers from a minimum age of 5/6. From 12 years
the passenger might have the opportunity to drive.
HORSE Riding
Petite route de Cadenet / 84360 LAURIS
+33 4.90.77.97.86 /+33 6.85.41.71.52
At 300 meters from the wine-growers cooperative. Courses, riding lessons, pony initiation, horse
riding. Sportive and leisure horse riding, horses and ponies under supervision of an instructor. All
equestrian activities for children and adults.
Booking Mandatory
From Monday to Friday 5.00pm – 8.00pm
35€ = 2 hours
COACH RIDE
Route du Vieux Vernègues
13116 VERNEGUES
Phone: +33.4.90.57.37.80
Departure from Vernègues. During the tour you’ll be taken to the Chapel St Jean, the farm of the
“Grand Sonnailler”, the Big Castle of the “Petit Sonnailler” (cellar tour on request), Chapelle Saint
Martin and back to Vernègues.
Prices: Adult € 20 / Child € 10
VELORAILS of Provence
RD99 (Rte de Cavaillon)
13750 Plan d'Orgon
Phone: 06.98.16.55.33 / 06.03.85.26.54
Prices: €20 per vélorails (Suitable for 2, 3 or 4 people) regardless of the number of people.
A vélorails? It is a kind of a waterbike on rails ... It is a small vehicle on a railroad track that moves
by ... the strength of the travellers!
It is a machine that is used for a kind and friendly trip with the family in the countryside. Two
pedalers (adults) each take place on a saddle, as the children simply take a seat and especially ...
enjoy themselves a lot!
TROUT FISHING Mallemort
Route des Pylones – Mallemort
Phone: +33 4.90.59.45.58
Price per fishing rod: 1/2 day € 25 with a release of 10 trouts, full day € 44 with a release of 20
trouts. For children up to 12 years with a small rod: € 10 with a release of 4 trouts.
Trout fishing without license with a traditional single hook and natural bait. Artificial bait and all
pastas are all prohibited
WINE BALADE IN COACH
+334 90 57 37 80
Château Bas
Starting at 4:30pm from the Chapel Saint Symphorien at Cazan
5pm: Stop at the vineyard: visit of the cellar of the domain of Château Bas, free tasting, walk
around the Temple of Diana and the chapel of St. César.
5.45pm: Back to Cazan, return to the chapel of St Symphorien at 6:15pm.
Coach fare: Adults € 30 / Children € 10
Castle of the Little Sonnailler
Start at Vernègues
Stop at the chapel of St. John, Grand Sonnailler Farm,
Visit of the cellar of the castle of the Little Sonnailler, free tasting,
Chapel of St Martin Sonnailler, Back to the village of Vernègues.
Coach fare: Adults € 25 / Children € 10
BALADE GOURMANDES in Carriage 35€
+33 4 90 57 37 80
Vernègues Mill
Starting at 10:30am from the Mill of Vernègues
11.30am: Visit of the cellar of the domain of Château Bas, free tasting, stroll around the Temple of
Diana and the chapel of St. Césaire,
12:15pm : Departure from the domain of Château Bas, stop at the chapel of St Symphorien then
back to the Mill of Vernègues restaurant ****.
Meal around 1pm.
Carriage fare: Adults: € 35 / Children € 15
Price “discovery menu”: 35 € or “à la carte”.
PEYROLLES LAKE
Quartier Le Plantain - RD 62A
11190 Peyrolles
The lake of Peyrolles offers a wide variety of games for children on a vast lawn. The park is 85
hectares. Beach Soccer Terrain, Beach Volleyball, slides, ropes, French balls terrain, 4 km golf
court... And of course, lifeguards.
Access is free, but parking isn’t free during the summer (€2 per day)
WINE STROLL PASS
A generation of winemakers is on the point to boost the spirit of wine tourism across the region
through its creativity, passion and expertise.
They invite you to come and meet them to share, during at least an hour, the passion for their
craft, the beauty of their site, the originality of their wines...
The Autotours take you to the doors of their fields while hiking trails invite you to go inside these
landscapes of the Provence to feel "the spirit of the land."
 Included in the Pass: A free and personal Rendezvous with 29 winemakers distributed on
both sides of the Durance between the Luberon and Sainte-Victoire.
 The Validity of the Pass: Without time limit / 1 Pass only if you are with family or friends.
 Price € 7.50
 Stores Office of Tourism of Aix-en-Provence
MORE EXCURSIONS
Offered by the Office of Tourism of Aix en Provence
Booking & more excursions available on:
www.rendez-vous-provence.com
If you want to book with the Aix en Provence Office of Tourism please address to the office on site.
If you want to book directly with the company:
 By Phone +33 (0)4 42 96 30 72
 By email contact@rendez-vous-provence.com
Camargue
The Access to the Regional Natural Park of Camargue is by Arles via the "gate to the Camargue"
access to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the capital of the Camargue, via the Route de Cacharel. Visit
the church fortress with the relics of the saints and the statue of the Black Virgin Saint Sarah.
Spare time by the sea, with possibility of swimming.
2 activities are available by option (extra to be paid on site):
- The Ornithological Park to discover by foot, between marshes and reeds, of the natural
environment of the Camargue (with many birds and flamingos)
- A horseback ride.
Departure: 1:30pm / Return: 7:30pm
Period(s) from 07/01 to 31/03/14
Fare €55 / pers.
Duration: half a day
Gardens of Aix & private Bastide
In the Provence, a bastide is a luxurious house surrounded by a large garden, a sign of belonging to the
caste of privileged people during the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Discover the taste of traditional
feast of the past and the enjoyment of walks in the shadow of these exceptionally remarkable historic
houses, open to the public.
(Extra charge €15 for entries in these private properties)
Start: 1.45pm / Return: 7.00pm
Period(s) : from 2/05 to 30/09/2013
Price: €40/pers.
Duration: half a day
Luberon & Wine tasting :€60
Bonnieux / Saignon / Ansouis
Bonnieux, a beautiful village with its church overlooking the valley, offers a magnificent panorama
of the surrounding landscape. Discover Saignon at the foot of a huge rock, a quiet village with its
shady squares and fountains. Follow the road to discover Ansouis, ranked among the most
beautiful villages in France with its castle and houses. Finish your discovery with a tasting of wines
from a producer.
Starting: 2.00pm / Return: 7.00pm
Period(s) : from 30/03 to 15/11/2013
Price: €60 /pers.
Duration: half day
Arles Liberty PASS
Roman, medieval sites and Van Gogh
We take you to Arles aboard a comfortable minibus with a driver/tour guide. On your arrival in
Arles you can enjoy 4 hours of free time with your "Freedom Passport” ticket to discover the city
at your own rhythm. You will be given a "Freedom Passport” ticket and a city map by the guide.
This ticket gives you access to 4 monuments and one of the museums of the city from the
following sites: the Roman amphitheatre, the Roman theatre, the baths of Constantine, the crypto
porticos, the Alyscamps, the Roman cloister of Saint Trophimus, the Réattu and the Museum of
Ancient Arles. Explore the sites of your choice freely and discover the fascinating heritage of the
Roman and medieval city of art and history, World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
(Ticket: 4 monuments and a museum of choice included)
Start: 1.30pm / Return: 7.30pm
Period(s) : from 07/01 to 31/03/14
Price: €45 /pers.
Duration: half day
Landscape of lavender near Valensole &
Visit of the museum “L'Occitane”
Travel to the land of lavender near Valensole: located 600 meters above sea level in a beautiful
natural setting, the lavender fields stretch out over kilometres of land. Thousand scents invade
you in this blue coloured scenery. Visit a lavender farm and meet a producer who will help you
discover this culture. Finish your tour by a visit to the museum and the shop "L'Occitane" (except
Sunday) where will you receive discounts on their products and perfumes.
Start: 8.30am / Return: 1.30pm
Start: 2.00pm / Return: 7.00pm
Period(s): from 20/06 to 31/07/2013
Price: € 65 /pers.
Duration: half a day
“Les Baux de Provence”
Let’s take the direction of the Alpilles to arrive in the valley of “Les Baux de Provence”. There is a
nice olive oil mill where you can have a visit, if you wish to. There, in front of you, an unforgettable
light of the Alpilles dotted by olive groves and vineyards lights up the scenery. High up on the
rocks you’ll find the citadel of Les Baux (a stop of an hour and a half). You can visit the village and
its castle (optional visit), rich in history with its remains of the 16th and 17th century.
Period(s): From 11/03 to 10/11/2013
Price: € 69 /pers.
Duration: half a day
Departure: 9.00a.m / Return: 1.00p.m
For more activities or information,
Please refer to Charleval’s Office of Tourism where Annick will be
pleased to welcome and advise you!!