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Discover Aubagne with Le Mas de l'Etoile

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Welcome to Aubagne, at the heart of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, where natural beauty and Provençal culture await you. Just steps away from Le Mas de l'Etoile, uncover the hidden treasures of this enchanting region.

Start with a visit to the Maison Natale de Marcel Pagnol, a must-see for lovers of French literature. This museum immerses you in the world of the writer and filmmaker, with captivati...
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The Garlaban
4.4 km

The Garlaban

This hike leads to the summit of Garlaban, where you can discover the Douard engravings. The Garlaban, which rises to 714 metres, is easily distinguished when you're in the south-eastern part of the Bouches-du-Rhône département. Whether arriving from Toulon or from the sea, it dominates the landscape. Its shape is so distinctive that it served as a landmark for sailors navigating the Marseilles roadstead. Some even describe it as the crown that sits atop a hill so dear to Aubagne-born writer Marcel Pagnol. The Garlaban and its surroundings, whether in Marseille or Aubagne, were Marcel Pagnol's favorite playground as a child. He later made it a central element in his work. Let's recall the opening lines of his first novel, "La Gloire de mon père": "I was born in the town of Aubagne, under the goat-crowned Garlaban, at the time of the last goatherds. Garlaban is an enormous tower of blue rock, planted on the edge of the Plan de l'Aigle, the immense rocky plateau overlooking the green Huveaune valley. The tower is a little wider than it is tall: but as it rises out of the rock at an altitude of six hundred meters, it towers high into the Provencal sky, and sometimes a white July cloud comes to rest there for a moment. So it's not a mountain, but it's no longer a hill: it's Garlaban." The starting point for the hike is at the "Gastaude" bus stop, where there is also a parking lot. Join the Chemin du Ruissatel and follow the brown signposted path "Font de Mai, sentier Marcel Pagnol". Enter the Font de Mai park and pass in front of the large bastide. After the bastide, fork left to join the Font de Mai road, which you can follow along a path that runs between oak and pine trees. You'll pass an excellent gourmet restaurant, l'Auberge la Ferme. At the crossroads with Chemin du Ruissatel, continue straight ahead on Chemin de la Font de Mai, which winds its way up to Col d'Aubignane. From here, follow the yellow markings to the Garlaban. Shortly afterwards, there's a narrower path on your right. Follow it until you reach a sign suggesting a 100-metre detour to the Manon cave. Then return to the gently ascending corbelled path. Pass the Col Salis and continue on to the Pas Garrigue, a small steep slope, as we like them in Provence, to reach the Col du Garlaban. From here, it's just a short climb to the summit of Garlaban. The path zigzags through the garrigue. Yes, it's tough! But the panoramic view from the summit is your reward. It's sublime! An orientation table helps you decipher the landscape at your feet. You are the kings of Provence. Return to the Col and turn left onto the wide path leading down to the plain. On either side of the path, you'll discover engraved stones. The path overlooks the Draioulet valley, whose name comes from "petite draille", a reminder that it was once a transhumance route used by shepherds. A shortcut takes you straight downhill for 250 metres, avoiding 4 bends, before reaching an intersection where you must turn left to reach the park and the Font de Mai bastide more directly. After a 950-meter walk, you reach the edge of a hill. 4 circular cement shapes (remnants of an old high-voltage line support?) are the markers for turning left onto a path that zigzags downhill. Another landmark you'll pass: the ruins of a sheepfold. You then come to a wide DFCI track which you must take to the right, rounding a hill dominated by a rocky peak. Keep to the path along the rocky ridge. The Font de Mai estate can also be reached via an alternative route at the bottom of the valley, but the view is less unobstructed. Finish the hike by following the same section back to the parking lot or bus stop.

4 h
12 km
Medium
Parking de la Font de Mai route d'Eoures d44 13400 Aubagne
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PLAN D’AUPS SAINTE-BAUME - Saint-Pilon Chapel
13 km

PLAN D’AUPS SAINTE-BAUME - Saint-Pilon Chapel

A must-see in Sainte-Baume! A genuine trove of natural, cultural and landscaped treasures. With your back to the Sainte-Baume Tourist & Discovery Area, cross the road to the corner of the “Parking de l'Hostellerie Est” (information sign), on your left. 1- Facing the Sainte-Baume mountains, take GR9® (red and white markings) going due south, via the trail leading to the forest. After the wooden bridge, take Allée Royale on your right.2- At the junction with the Compagnons du Devoir obelisk, start climbing Chemin du Canapé, to your left. At the intersection with Chemin de Giniez (pole), turn left in the direction of Grotte de Sainte Marie-Madeleine (Mary Magdalene's cave) and go past a first oratory. 3- At the “Oratoire” junction (pole), continue the climb on your right until you reach the stairs and then Mary Magdalene's cave. Taking the same route, descend to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction. Then start the climb on your right (GR®9). Go past the Chapelle des Parisiens chapel and continue to the Col du Saint-Pilon pass (952 m). 4- Take GR98® on your right and stay on the trail amidst the limestone pavements until you reach the Chapelle du Saint-Pilon chapel. Then take the same route back to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction (point 3). 3- Turn right and continue the descent via Chemin des Roys, following the yellow markings. Pass by the Source de Nans spring and stay on the main path. 5- At the Placette des Trois Chênes plot, with your back to the sign, take Allée Royale on the far left to the wooden bridge you took earlier and head back to the starting point. VARIANT: After visiting the sanctuary of Mary Magdalene's cave, go back down to the Carrefour de l'Oratoire junction (point 3) and continue the descent via Chemin des Roys until you reach the Placette des Trois Chênes plot (point 5) and directly return to the starting point.

3 h
6.3 km
Medium
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Hike to En-Vau Calanque passing by Port-Pin Calanque
13 km

Hike to En-Vau Calanque passing by Port-Pin Calanque

Hike to the popular Calanque d'En-Vau. Departure from the Bestouan peninsula in Cassis. The itinerary is difficult, requiring the use of the Portalet passage, redesigned in 2022. The route is considerably shorter than that from Le Logisson. The starting point is the "Balli de Suffren" bus stop. When you get off the bus, turn around and go back a few meters to take Avenue des Calanques on your left. At the next intersection, turn left again to follow the avenue down to the bottom of the Port-Miou Calanque. "Port-Miou" is Provençal for "good harbor", and this deep inlet offers excellent shelter for boats on windy days and in rough seas (1). On your left, you'll see large signs for the Parc National des Calanques marking the start of the path. At the start, it's a wide track that runs for 1 kilometer through a former industrial site, the Solvay stone quarry. Cassis stone is a shell limestone of marine rather than lacustrine origin, highly resistant and therefore highly appreciated as a building material in Provence, before the advent of concrete. The site was in operation until 1982. Along the way, you'll see the Cassis "château" on your left (2). At the crossroads, follow the GR signs (red/white or green). You pass close to the trou du souffleur (3). The path descends through the pines towards the Calanque de Port-Pin (4). [Then two options: 1/ The option chosen for this itinerary is to follow the GR to continue the route to reach the Portalet passage, which leads down to the bottom of the Calanque d'En-Vau (5). 2/ Take a detour (not marked on this itinerary) to explore the En-Vau plateau, discover the former Piolet refuge and enjoy several vertiginous viewpoints overlooking the Calanque d'En-Vau. In this case, follow the blue markers which also lead down to the Portalet descent]. Leave the Calanque de Port-Pin, continuing to follow the GR markers. It climbs until you reach the passage du Portalet. Here, in order to limit the gradual degradation of the path and natural habitats, channel visitor flows and reinforce hiker safety, the National Park authorities have undertaken work to redesign the path. Crossing the Portalet passage is a tricky business. It is therefore important not to deviate from the itinerary and to follow the signs. Once you've reached the bottom of the valley, follow the red markers to reach the coastal part of the Calanque d'En-Vau. Hikers, please don't leave any garbage behind. Don't follow the bad examples that are still recurrent. There are no maintenance workers to collect abandoned garbage. Sooner or later, it will end up in the sea. For the return journey, it's the same route in the opposite direction: follow the red markings up to the Portalet rise. Then green and white/red markings guide you to Port-Miou. One last climb and you're back on the Avenue des Calanques and at the bus stop to return to your car. We would like to thank the ©Parc national des Calanques for permission to use its gpx trail.

4 h
7.6 km
Medium
2 Avenue Notre-Dame 13260 Cassis
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A walk along the Little Prince trail
14 km

A walk along the Little Prince trail

On the Bestouan peninsula, the Little Prince trail pays tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book, the second best-selling and most translated book in the world after the Bible. This is a family-friendly tour. Good to know about access: During the tourist season (between Easter and All Saints' Day), we recommend parking your car at the Gorguettes parking lot at the entrance to Cassis, then taking the shuttle bus to the Calanques, stop: "Presqu'île". Information on timetables is available at: www.cassis.fr/vie-pratique/les-transports/les-transports-urbains/les-navettes-parking-relais-des-gorguettes/ The tour is easy on the eyes, even if it does include a few steps cut into the rock. Welcome to the Presqu'île de Port-Miou (1), which runs alongside the calanque of the same name (2). The walk starts at the junction of Avenue Notre-Dame and Avenue de la Plage Bleue, where the Parc National des Calanques welcome sign is located. Just follow the enamelled plaques, which provide information on the history of the area and the Calanques (3), (4). Walk along, keeping the bottom of the Port-Miou calanque on your right. At some point, you'll reach a fork in the road (5). Keep to the right to complete a small loop which will bring you back to this point and take you around Bestouan (6). Continue on your right towards a chapel (7). Continue past the tennis courts to reach the esplanade with its panoramic view of Cap Canaille (8). Lean over the wall to catch a glimpse of the large rocky slabs of Plage Bleue (9). Take time to admire the beauty of the glistening Mediterranean Sea, and let the words of the Little Prince resonate within you: "You can only see well with your heart; what is essential is invisible to the eye". (10) Complete your loop by passing under the tall pines of the presqu'île parking lot. Continue straight ahead to reach the junction of Avenue de la Plage Bleue and Avenue Jean-Jacques Garcin. Turn left to return to the starting point.

1 h
1.8 km
Very easy
39 Avenue Notre-Dame Au croisement de l’avenue Notre-Dame et de l’avenue de la Plage Bleue 13260 Cassis
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Stroll through the Saint-Pierre district
16 km

Stroll through the Saint-Pierre district

This walk takes you through the peaceful Saint-Pierre district, in the heart of the city of Marseille. It's best known for its cemetery, established in the mid-19th century. Today, families love the area, which boasts schools, numerous shops, a village atmosphere and good transport links (tramway, metro, bus and main roads). The starting point for this exploration of the neighborhood is the "Sainte-Thérèse" streetcar stop, on the T1 line towards "les Caillols". Follow Boulevard Sainte-Thérèse until you reach the rear of the Saint-Pierre church (1). Join the church square and admire the Art Deco facade on your right. At the corner of the square, turn right into rue Pascal Ruinat, which leads to the Louis Loucheur housing complex (2). After crossing the housing estate, whose facades are painted in a monochrome of orange, follow the railroad tracks to reach boulevard Daumas. At the end, turn right under the arch. You're now on the chemin de Saint-Jean du Désert. When you reach the traffic circle, turn left onto boulevard Jeanne d'Arc and walk back towards the railroad (3). You'll pass the Cristal Limiñana company (4) and the cabaret l'étoile bleue (5). Continue straight ahead on boulevard Jeanne d'Arc (6) until you come to the church of Saint-Pierre, then turn right. Rue Ruinat (7) leads to Rue Saint-Pierre (8). If you're observant, you'll notice that the Saint-Pierre district is home to many small buildings with tiled roofs, representative of traditional Marseille architecture. Turn left into rue Saint-Pierre and drive 300 meters to the main entrance to the cemetery (9). It's like entering a hemicycle extended by a vast magnolia-lined avenue. On either side of the alley are the tombs of the Marseilles bourgeoisie, who made Marseilles famous from 1850 onwards (10). Walk straight ahead to reach a little-known site: a military crypt (11). Continue straight ahead until you reach the 4th intersection (12), then turn left until you reach the depository. Turn right and climb the stairs. On the way, you'll come across several remarkable graves (13) and (14). Go straight on until you reach a staircase, then turn left to reach a secondary gate which takes you out of the cemetery. Go left down rue Saint-Pierre until you reach the remains of an aqueduct on your right (15). Continue straight ahead, skirting the streetcar tracks (16) and (17). The walk ends at the "Saint-Pierre" stop on tramway T1, which takes you back to the city center.

2 h
3 km
1 rue Moreau Point de départ : en sortant du Tramway T1, arrêt Sainte-Thérèse 13005 Marseille
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Hiking from Luminy to the Sugiton belvedere
16 km

Hiking from Luminy to the Sugiton belvedere

An easy stroll to the Sugiton belvedere, from where you can see most of the Calanques. Suitable for an all-terrain stroller. Ideal for walkers who don't like big differences in altitude, or who don't have much time, but still want to discover the Calanques on foot. Whichever means of transport you use (bus, bike or car), the hike starts in front of a gate that gives access to the Luminy estate. Have you brought enough water? No ? Then take advantage of the fountain a few meters behind you, under the trees, to fill your water bottle. The hike starts in the heart of the Luminy campus. At the end of the Second World War, the Luminy estate came under state ownership. While preserving the natural character of the site, the 1960s saw the development of a campus at its center, while the outlying areas were handed over to the City of Marseille in 1963 for leisure and recreation facilities. Designed by René Egger, the city's official architect, the campus was inspired by Anglo-Saxon models and adapted to the constraints of the site, between natural heritage and relative isolation. The École d'art et d'architecture, with its patios, galleries, calades and pilings, was recognized as a twentieth-century heritage site in 2007. In September 2023, the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture (ENSA) left its historic site, inaugurated in 1968. The 7,000m² available are now looking for a new vocation. Today, the entire facility is home to some 10,000 people, including students, professors, researchers and contractors. At the start of the walk, you pass through a beautiful wooded area with century-old trees. In the past, Luminy and Sugiton were part of the same forestry and agropastoral estate. The slightly uphill path culminates at the Col de Sugiton. Then fork right and the trail (1) takes you to the foot of the belvedere, where it ends. The reward is a 360° panoramic view (2) of the Calanques, Cap Canaille, the fishing hamlet of Morgiou (3), the Riou archipelago jutting out over the ridges, Mont Puget, the cliff of the roofs (4) and the infinite beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. During the Calanque de Sugiton quota period, this itinerary remains accessible and is not affected by the access reservation. To return, simply follow the same itinerary in the opposite direction.

5 km
Very easy
5 171 avenue de Luminy 13009 Marseille
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A stroll through the Réformés district
17 km

A stroll through the Réformés district

This itinerary lets you explore the Réformés district on foot, ideally located in Marseille's 1st arrondissement. Come and discover the many architectural curiosities hidden within. In the Réformés district, you'll have to look up to see the sights we're about to show you. The starting point for this walk is opposite the Eglise des Réformés (1), built in neo-Gothic style. Although its spires rise to a height of 75 meters, it holds no special place in the hearts of Marseillais. Walk up the Cours Franklin Roosevelt until you come to the Maison Castel (2). Retrace your steps and turn right into rue Saint-Savournin. Cross Boulevard de la Libération and continue straight ahead on Rue Bernex. When you reach boulevard Longchamp, walk a few meters down the boulevard to stop briefly at number 18. This is where you'll come across the first high relief dedicated to the Virgin Mary (3). Cross Boulevard Longchamp and take Boulevard National almost opposite to reach the building at number 9 (4). Continue along rue de la Rotonde, which runs along the north side of the Picon factory. Number 63 is the birthplace of Gaby Deslys, the internationally-renowned (in her day) singer and music-hall star who owned a sublime "folie" on the Corniche, the Villa Gaby (285 Corniche Kennedy). Admire the decorative elements of the entrance porch at number 16, headquarters of the "Les Excursionnistes de Marseille" association (5). A few more steps and you'll arrive at Place Alexandre Labadie (6). Turn right into Rue des Héros and follow it all the way up. At the far right, you'll see a large statue of a golden Virgin (7). Staying on the sidewalk on the Virgin's side, walk down Boulevard de la Liberté, looking up to admire the richly-decorated façade with its expressive faces and cat's mouths. The entrance, at number 46, is also adorned with two atlatls. However, we can't tell you the name of the architect. It's not known. At 23 rue de la Grande Armée, you'll discover a Greek Orthodox church (8). Then you reach Square Stalingrad, where you'll find a beautiful Art Nouveau fountain, the Danaïdes fountain (9). This square is particularly pleasant, as it is well shaded. Go downhill a little further and take the allée Gambetta. Three points of interest stand side by side: The Monument des Mobiles (10), the Byzantine building (11) and the Zarafa giraffe (12). The stroll ends on the upper part of the Canebière, renowned for its cultural and leisure establishments: the Artplexe cinema (13), with its rooftop café-restaurant, the Théâtre de l'Odéon (14) and the Théâtre du Gymnase (15).

2 km
Very easy
2 Cours Franklin Roosevelt 13001 Marseille
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Auberge de jeunesse HI Marseille
14 km

Auberge de jeunesse HI Marseille

A youth hostel in a Second Empire castle on the heights of Marseille, in the 12th district. 100 beds, rooms with a capacity of 1 to 14 beds. Night + breakfast, half board or full board with packed lunch for groups. Sports fields next door, metro station 900 metres away. Quiet, secure environment. Backpackers, individuals and families welcome. Shared sanitary facilities for all rooms. Our Green Key youth hostel, housed in a Second Empire-style château, is located on the heights of Marseille in a wooded, peaceful setting just 900 metres from the ‘La Fourragère’ metro station, itself about 15 minutes from the Vieux Port and the historic centre of Marseille. Our secure parking area can accommodate 2 buses and/or vans with trailers. Our shaded terrace lets you enjoy the garden over a drink or a meal that you can prepare yourself in our self-service kitchen. Our aim is to obtain tourism and disability certification (particularly for the visually impaired, which is currently being developed). Camping: 20 pitches for tents complete the accommodation on offer (the price per night includes breakfast). The hostel rents tents for 2 people if required. A coach can park in the cul-de-sac 300 metres from the hostel. Our multi-purpose ‘parquet’ room (equipped with video-projector, sound system and small theatre stage) can be used to organise ‘transplanted’ green classes, general meetings, training days, team-building or events, with 80 seats in show mode. However, due to the configuration of the premises, it is not possible to organise evening events after 10pm. Meals and picnics are available for groups of more than 25 people on request 15 days in advance. Basketball, handball, football, parkour and petanque courts right next to the hostel. Compulsory annual membership: €2 per person, €5 per family. Situated on the GR 2013 and, more recently, on a cycle path, our hostel is ideally located for hiking the paths of Marcel Pagnol or the calanques from Marseille to Cassis, just 30 minutes away by car. Despite the size of our building, our small team contributes to the friendly, independent atmosphere that keeps so many regulars coming back year after year. We look forward to welcoming you soon.. For group requests, please contact us by e-mail at groupe.marseille-bois-luzy@hifrance.org

Château de Bois-Luzy 58 Allée des Primevères 13012 Marseille
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Gaya Valentine
10 km

Gaya Valentine

Restaurant Gaya an enchanting place where gastronomy meets art in all its forms. forms. Nestled in the heart of Valentine's, our establishment offers an unforgettable culinary and culinary experience, enhanced by artistic performances by our sublime dancers, every Friday and Saturday evening. In a setting that's chic, cosy and warm, you'll be transported to a world where aesthetics and refinement blend harmoniously. From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted by a festive atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and conviviality. Our attentive and professional team will ensure that your evening is a memorable one. In our restaurant, our chef invites you to enjoy Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, with fresh produce, original dishes and exceptional products selected from the finest artisans. For meat lovers, the Gaya Valentine restaurant in Marseille is a must. Here, passion for cooking is centered around exceptional meats, carefully selected and grilled to perfection. The menu features exceptional barbecued meats. Discover the incredible tenderness of Australian Wagyu beef entrecôte, renowned for its finesse and incomparable taste. For special occasions or generous appetites, opt for Black Angus XXL 1.5 kg prime rib, a piece of character to share. Lovers of South American meats will delight in our Argentine rib eye, grilled to perfection. The menu is translated into English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Arabic.

117 Traverse De la Montre 13011 Marseille
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾