“City investigation”
Intrigue in the city, a game suitable for families wishing to share a fun and educational activity through an investigation that will help them discover the city.
Viewpoint road
View of the commune of VernèguesThe Massif des Costes is located on the Cotes chain in the Bouches-du-Rhône department
The zoo of La Barben
Open your eyes and discover the wonders of the zoo! Over 130 different species await visitors. Nestled in the natural splendour of Provence, the zoo offers a lush environment for children and adults, featuring oaks classified under Natura 2000 and more than 9 km of paths. Visitors can encounter 700 animals, including 130 diverse species. […]
Rocher Mistral
The Rocher Mistral is a unique family attraction in Provence. Come to the Rocher Mistral and journey through time in Provence, where 12 captivating shows and many animations await you and your family. From cascading to comedy, dance, thrilling sword fights, and nocturnal spectacles, immerse yourself in the heart of the castle’s story. Visitors can […]
The chapels and churches way
Rural chapels are indissociable from Provence, each village has, at least its own chapel. The Massif de Costes welcomes visitors and offers a lot of chapels and churches in all five villages. This walk takes visitors through a vast and beautiful area of garrigue, where trees abound in winter and rockroses and wild immortelles in […]
Unmissable in Alleins
1- Historic Town centre Alleins is a picturesque village perched above a fertile plain shaped by the Durance River in Provence. The area has been inhabited for approximately 6,000 years, with its rich history deeply rooted in the landscape. From the 10th century onwards, a ‘castrum’—a fortified settlement—was established on the rock at the heart […]
Unmissable in Aurons
1- A picturesque village The 11-century-old village wraps around the hill, earning the nickname “La Perle du Val de Cuech” (The Pearl of the Cuech Valley) due to the harmony of its closely-knit buildings, varied roof pitches, and the white stone used in their construction. Key landmarks include the town hall, the former presbytery, the […]
Unmissable in La Barben
You’ll love this Provencal village nestling between its spring and its river, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation … Come and discover its votive festivals, held during the first week of August, and sample some typically Provençal dishes. Cross the red bridge in the Parc des Cédres and enjoy a shady walk along the Touloubre. The park’s […]
Unmissable in Pélissanne
1- Historic centre As you meander through the village streets, you’ll encounter a wealth of historical landmarks that transport you through the time. In the heart of the old town centre, remnants of the parapet walk and the machicolations adjacent to the clock tower evoke the spirit of the Renaissance era. The 18th-century clock tower […]
Unmissable in Vernègues
1- Vernègues and the old plateau of the Grand Puech When you arrive in Vernègues, you are at the base of the rocky promontory that shapes the Grand Puech plateau. It was on this site in the 8th century that the village was established, atop the ruins of the Castrum Alvernicum. Today, only remnants of […]
La “Routo” (the road)
The La Routo itinerary fulfils the evolving desires of the public for heritage tourism centred around leisurely exploration. It represents the culmination of over a decade of collaboration between the Maison de la transhumance and the ecomuseo della pastorizia. Its primary objective is to establish and manage a transboundary route and network connecting the Crau […]
GR 2013
10 years of nature and culture Created in 2013 at the occasion of “Marseille-Provence, European capital of culture” the GR2013 celebrated in 2023 ten years of existence. The road is 365 km long with urban landscape, nature, and culture. This suburban path created by walker artists passes through Pelissanne, so it’s the occasion to discover […]
The old paths from Vernègues to the Grand Puech
This loop retraces the daily life of the Vieux Vernègues with courage and spirituality. Walking along this path, we feel as if life was with no frivolity. We imagine what they feel at that time. And don’t forget this Celto-Ligure place which is a journey through time many centuries before our era. Description This document, […]
The bories of the Massif du Tallagard
Situated at the east of the Autoroute du Soleil, the Tallagard plateau extends towards Aurons and Vernègues, offering accessible and enjoyable walking paths. Along the route, you’ll encounter several well-preserved bories. Additionally, the area boasts stunning panoramic views of the Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, Sainte-Baume, and Sainte-Victoire mountains. Description (D/A) Leave the car park via the […]
The rutted road and the orientation table of Pelissanne
This pleasant itinerary begins alongside the 16th century Craponne Canal taking us to the very well-preserved Roman remains of a “voie à Ornières”. Then a wide track, lined with olive groves, leads us to an orientation table offering a view of Pelissanne, from the Mont Sainte Victoire to the Pond of Berre… A gentle slope […]