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 bowling green, the wash-house, the church, the former prison now serving as a post office, the wash-house by the large fountain, and a nearby bread oven. All these historic features are centred around a massive plane tree, which celebrated its 200th birthday in 2020.
2- The boulodrome, a place for conviviality
It’s all about conviviality, relaxation and authenticity! Just 1 court in the heart of the village, it’s a bowling green, a bar, a restaurant, a concert venue…
It’s a great place to stroll around, and a great place to meet up every year for the fêtes votives at the end of July, with a competition open to all.
A peaceful place where you can enjoy a cool drink or dinner in the evening.
3- Walk to Notre-Dame d’Aurons and the Castelad
From the heart of this picturesque village, wander up the narrow streets and let the charm of the lush vegetation, exposed stonework, and Genoese roof tiles enchant you. The village exudes a sense of calm and harmony, regardless of the season.
4- Goat’s cheese tasting
Nestled in the hills below the road between Aurons and Pélissanne lies the Ferme d’Aurons.
In the heart of the Massif des Costes, Marion raises 70 young goats, transforming their milk into delicious farmhouse cheeses, yoghurts, faisselles, and brousses.
During the season, you can also find meat from goats raised lovingly under their mother’s care, stress-free, along with terrines, sausages, and chorizo.
A delightful little goat farm!
Visit the farm for on-site sales every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5- Rendez-vous plain of Sonnailler
Aurons’ Chapel of Saint Martin du Sonnaillier
From the village centre, embark on a 3.5-hour loop trail that connects the Farigoulet plateau to the Sonnailler plateau. This scenic route meanders through pine forests, oak woods, juniper and argelas clumps, vineyards, market gardens, medieval farms, and culminates at the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Martin-du-Sonnailler.
This walk offers a captivating journey back to medieval times.
