Puyloubier

Discover the charming village of Puyloubier in the Bouches du Rhône region, east of Aix-en-Provence.

Perched on a spur 400 meters above sea level, Puyloubier sits peacefully at the foot of the southern slopes of Mont Sainte-Victoire. Surrounded by vast stretches of woodland and rocky outcrops, Puyloubier offers the sumptuous scenery of a wild, unspoilt nature. Indeed, the name Puyloubier means “hill of the wolves”.

A village that inspired Cézanne

This is one of the stages of the Cézanne route, which starts in Aix and retraces the different places where Cézanne worked or lived through the communes of the Pays d'Aix. Puyloubier was undoubtedly one of the places that inspired him. Here, you'll find yourself beneath the bluish-grey rocky masses of the Sainte Victoire he painted so well.

Climbing and paragliding mecca

Today, these heights also inspire climbing and paragliding enthusiasts, and Puyloubier has become a natural meeting place for these thrill-seekers.

Chapels and oratories

Numerous chapels and oratories are waiting to be discovered in Puyloubier, providing excellent pretexts for beautiful walks through the countryside surrounding the village. Don't miss the Saint-Ser chapel, which overlooks the village and was magnificently restored in the 1990s. The Saint-Pancrace chapel, with its ten lateral buttresses and vaulted interior, is also well worth a visit.

The Institution des Invalides of the Foreign Legion

You can also visit the Institution des Invalides de la Légion Etrangère, housed since 1954 in the château du “Général”, which boasts a uniform museum, ceramics, bookbinding and ironwork workshops. Very interesting for military history and militaria enthusiasts.

Wine estates and cellar tours

Puyloubier also boasts 1,000 hectares of vineyards, the largest in the Bouches du Rhône department! You'll find quality Côtes de Provence wine produced by its cooperative winery and 6 private cellars. You can visit the cellars by booking on this site. It's a very pleasant and interesting way to discover the art of wine production in Provence.

Puyloubier market

The Puyloubier market is held every Thursday morning near the Place de la Mairie (see our map). It's a friendly market, with lots of local producers. You'll be able to stock up on good produce and stroll around the village.

Our map of Puyloubier (postal code 13 114)

To help you find your way around Puyloubier, you can use our Puyloubier map, which you'll find on this page. It shows all the points of interest in Puyloubier (town hall, chapels, Legion museum...) as well as our recommendations for accommodation in the commune. You'll be able to find them before you book your Puyloubier vacation.