Saint Estève Janson
Last update on
Dec 8, 2025
25km north-west of Aix en Provence.
Sainte Esteve Janson is a small rural village peacefully situated on the left bank of the Durance river, between Salon de Provence and Aix en Provence, on the border between the Bouches du Rhone and the Vaucluse.
The village does not have any particularly significant sites to see, although you can still visit the crumbling walls of the ancient Janson chateau.
You can also discover the remains of the chateau's monumental chimmney in the natural reserve of the "Haras de Saint-Esteve".
The village has a cave classified as a “Historic Monument” called the Grotte de l'Escale.
Discovered in 1960, it is of great geological interest as traces of early human occupation have been found. The cave is today under scientific exploration and unfortunately not open to the public.
Instead, visitors can take advantage of the pleasant walking trails around the village.
What to see
Remains of the Janson chateau.
12th century restored chapel in the village centre.
Things to do
Hiking. Fishing.
Boulodrome.
Accommodation
Nearby towns and villages
Le Puy Sainte Réparade (5 km), Rognes(7 km) and La Roque d'Anthéron (9 km).
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Main villages in the area:
- Aix en Provence
- Allauch
- Arles
- Aubagne
- Aureille
- Auriol
- Belcodène
- Bouc Bel Air
- Boulbon
- Cabriès
- Carnoux en Provence
- Carry le Rouet
- Cassis
- Châteaurenard
- Cornillon-Confoux
- Eygalières
- Eyguières
- Eyragues
- Fontvieille
- Fos sur Mer
- Gardanne
- Gémenos
- Grans
- Graveson
- Istres
- Jouques
- La Barben
- La Ciotat
- La Roque d'Anthéron
- Lambesc
- Le Paradou
- Le Tholonet
- Les Baux de Provence
- Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
- Marignane
- Marseille
- Martigues
- Maussane les Alpilles
- Meyreuil
- Mimet
- Miramas
- Mollégès
- Mouriès
- Noves
- Orgon
- Port Saint Louis du Rhône
- Puyloubier
- Rognes
- Rognonas
- Saint Andiol
- Saint Chamas
- Saint Marc Jaumegarde
- Saint Martin de Crau
- Saint Mitre les Remparts
- Saint Rémy de Provence
- Salon de Provence
- Sausset les Pins
- Tarascon
- Velaux
- Ventabren
