Meyreuil

Discover the small town of Meyreuil in Bouches du Rhône near Aix en Provence

Located close to Aix en Provence and Gardanne, Meyreuil is a small Provencal town that boasts both a pretty, lively village and a thermal power plant with Europe's tallest chimney (300 meters), which somewhat spoils the landscape.

A pretty Provencal village

It's a pity, because Meyreuil has a charming countryside and a few treasures that are well worth a detour and will make you forget about this untouristy industrial zone. Meyreuil village sits on a beautiful hill surrounded by typical Provencal houses overlooking the plain. You'll discover some lovely middle-class properties in the nearby Meyreuil countryside, as well as a number of new housing developments.

An animated crib

Next to the village, which remains serenely calm despite the major roads that surround it, a superbly animated crib presents a reproduction of the landscapes, flora and characters typical of Provence.

Nearby forests and Paul Arène park

The road from the N7 to Meyreuil is sublime, passing through the forests of the Domaine de Montaiguet (1,830 hectares). These wooded valleys are peaceful and wild, yet only 5 minutes from the main roads.

You can also enjoy a picnic in the Paul Arène park.

Sainte-Victoire Mountain and the Trois Sautets bridge.

From Meyreuil, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Sainte-Victoire mountain and stroll along the Arc river.

Don't miss the famous Trois Sautets bridge (1655) painted by Paul Cézanne. It's the same lovely bridge that inspired Churchill. The bridge is now a listed monument.

Don't leave Meyreuil without tasting the wine of La Palette, a very small (in size) but highly reputed appellation.

The Meyreuil Blues Festival

Every year, the Blues Roots Festival comes to life on the Domaine de Valbrillant, at the foot of the majestic Sainte-Victoire. This musical event brings together the biggest names in international blues in a sumptuous setting. The next edition of the Meyreuil Blues Festival will take place in mid-September, with an eclectic line-up including Joe Louis Walker and Thornetta Davis. Concerts take place outdoors. A jam session open to local musicians completes the musical adventure.

Our map of Meyreuil (postal code 13 590)

To find your way around Meyreuil, you can use our interactive map of Meyreuil. On this map of Meyreuil, you'll find all the town's points of interest (town hall, church, Domaine de Valbrillant, Pont des trois Sautets...) as well as our accommodation recommendations. This will help you locate them before planning your stay in Meyreuil.