Aubagne
15 km East of Marseille on A50 and A52 freeways and N8 and N98 roads.
Situated between Marseille and Cassis, and not far from the St. Baume mountains, Aubagne is the birthplace of Marcel Pagnol.
This writer and film producer who glorified Provenceand its culture through his wonderful characters, spent his youth in Aubagne. He is the pride of the village and there are exhibitions and culture walks dedicated to him.
Aubagne has developped rapidly in the last few years; the center of town has been renovated and the old quarters restored.
Because of the clay in the soil, Aubagne has been the center for pottery since ancient times and today is the leading city in Provence for the famous santon figurines.
Even though Aubagne is economically dynamic it has managed to keep its authenticity as a true Provencal community.
What to see
Marcel Pagnol museum at the tourist office.
Les Therese Neveu workshop: on clay crafts and exhibitions.
Le Legion Etrangere Museum.
enitents Chapel. Ramparts.
Guided tours of the historical center of Aubagne and of the film productions of Marcel Pagnol.
Leisure activities
Horseback riding, climbing.
Speleology, squash, tennis.
Swimming pool. Muntain biking.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Gémenos (4km), Roquevaire (5km), Carnoux en Provence (6 km), Roquefort la Bédoule (6km), Cassis (10 km) and Cuges les Pins (11 km).