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Venelles

10 km north of Aix en Provence via the N96.


Perched on a rock, Venelles is a small village near Aix en Provence. After Mimet, it has the highest altitude in the Department of the Bouches du Rhone.
Venelles witnessed significant development during the 19th century, with the construction of numerous chateaux and large residences at the time. The beauty of its countryside, its proximity to Aix and the quality of its properties have attracted a largely middle-class population.
While wandering around Venelles, you will have a magnificent view of the countryside, the Durance valley and Mount Sainte Victoire, particularly from the look-out point at the "Place du Chateau". You can also see the Luberon, "la chaîne de l'Etoile" and the Sainte-Baume.
Sign-posted walking trails lead you through a beautiful pine-forest and for history lovers, an interesting series of oratories waits to be discovered. Don't miss the Venelles le Haut church, or the works of F. Chabaud, a 19th century sculptor who has left an important collection of works.

What to see

Remains of the feudal chateau: Voute Chabaud.
Venelles Le Haut Roman church.
Wind-mill. (private property).
Old village of Venelles le Haut.

Leisure activities

Hiking (sign-posted walking trails).
Tennis. Boulodrome.
Monday morning market, village centre.
Events: Festival for July 14 (4-days).
Free concerts (4 days, beginning of July).
Venelles and Pays d'Aix fair, September.
Wine festival, May.
Year-round: cabaret-jazz, theatre, concerts, exhibitions.

Accomodations

Restaurants.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Meyrargues (7 km), Le Puy Sainte Réparade (11 km) et Peyrolles en Provence (11 km).

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