Discover Aubagne with Le Mas de l'Etoile

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.

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.

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.

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: https://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.

The village of Gréasque, a former mining town benefits from a privileged location between Aix, Marseille and Aubagne. In the village center, beautiful gardens have been set up in the sixteenth century castle’s area that belonged to the family de Castellane. The mining museum is locatet within the Hély Oissel wells. The forests of the Communal Domain which extend to Europe’s oldest mining town’s remains offer pleasant walks, and can be explored by mountain bike or on horseback.

Perched at the foot of the famous Blue Mountain, the Sainte-Victoire, this former mining village, partly restored, has been built next to the railway station and the railway line. In the the village’s steep streets, admire the medieval remains and go under beautiful antique doors. As it is often the case in Aix, you will spot “Cézanne’s mountain” points of view; the mythic mountain, like waves of mineral foam bounding the red and black Arc Basin. The highest sites of the municipality offer breathtaking views of the Mont Sainte-Victoire’s Pic des Mouches (1 100m).

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.

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.

This tour, which can be done on foot or by bike, takes in some of Marseille's neighborhoods, which are home to a number of sites well worth a visit. The route is particularly pleasant in hot weather, as it is shaded. The starting point is a bridge at the beginning of impasse René Magnac (1). You'll walk alongside the sports complex named after the former president of the ASPTT club, who did a great deal for its development. You enter the Avenue de Mazargues and continue along a greener stretch of road, until you reach the back of the building housing the Ballet National de Marseille (2) and the Parc Henri Fabre (3). Continue along the original Huveaune riverbed to reach the main entrance to Parc Borély (4). Admire the view of the château (5). Pass through the gates and continue left to reach the rose garden. Pass under the imposing, majestic plane tree to reach the island of the former "Pavillon du Lac" establishment. Leave the island and head for the entrance to the botanical garden (6). If you've taken the necessary steps to reserve your entrance (it's free, but must be reserved in advance), you'll be in for a complete change of scenery. After this detour, walk past the Bird Man fountain to reach the children's play area. A gate leads from Parc Borély to Avenue Clot-Bey. Cross the avenue and continue along the narrow traverse Paul, which zigzags between properties. Fence walls protect some beautiful homes from view. You finally come to Rue Albert Dubout and, at the end, turn right down Avenue d'Haïfa. You'll come to the [mac ]musée d'art contemporain (7) and the Pouce de César (8). Via avenue de Hambourq, you'll reach the central Bonneveine park (9), where you'll also find some monumental works of contemporary art. Continue through the park to skirt the grounds of the Horticultural Society and Parc Bortoli (10). You've reached the end of the route. You now have several options: Continue the tour to discover the Mazargues district, take the 22/22S buses back to the rond-point-du-Prado, or take the 45 bus that brings you closer to the seaside, the Pointe-Rouge district and the Pastré countryside.

Perched on the foothills of the Colline de la Garde, the Vauban district oscillates between tradition and modernity. With its "village" feel, you'll find renowned gourmet shops and designer boutiques. The starting point for this urban hike is the path that leads down beside the large cross at the foot of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. This is where the funicular once started. Pedestrian signposts make it easy to follow the route, which is all downhill, taking in the discreet alleyways and little-known staircases that Marseille is famous for. At rue Edmond Rostand, you enter the Antiquaires district and reach Place Castellane.

At an altitude of 470 m, under the Provençal sun, in the Var, in the shade of the pines, the 3-star Camping-Caravaning with swimming pool "Les Grands Pins", in Le Castellet (83330), offers you on 5 hectares, 220 Very comfortable pitches for the rental of bungalows, the rental of mobile homes and chalets all fully equipped with covered terrace, we also have pitches for tents, caravans, camper vans, campervans An overview of the campsite? You just need to click on goo.gl/hcff1s The campsite is open all year round and, with pleasure, we will welcome you for your holidays, for your sports, family weekends ... We accept dogs (except those of 1st and 2nd category). More information in this section . Our campsite , in the Var (83) is ideally located, quiet, on the edge of the departmental 26, we are near the seaside resorts of Cassis and its famous and magnificent creeks, Six-Fours, via La Ciotat, Bandol, St-Cyr les Lecques, Sanary sur Mer.

Accommodation for 5 people, it's a Countryside House of 70 m² with 4 rooms. ☺ Inside equipment : 2 bedrooms (1 with double bed & 1 with single bed) + 2 single beds in the living room, shower & WC, living, kitchen with washing-machi.ne & dish-washer, TV, heating (poelle wood+air conditioning in the living and bedrooms). ☺ Outside equipment : South facing, terrace, 500m² garden, private parking 3km from shops & 4 km from Lecques beaches. Pets : not allowed

"Trois Filles" family vineyard, is born in 2013, in an exceptional environment, with vines view & old olive trees. Essentially in Bandol controlled label of origin, the soil work is manual for the vines. The Audrey & famili's wines express the qualities of their terroir : "worked with the greatest organic, well exposed & enjoy the proximity of the Mediterranean sea which brings them a little freshness". VISITS *Vineyard visit/cellar *Paid wine-tasting *Home group : wine-tasting accompanied by local products (paid service), with an appointment *Parking-car : 10 spaces *Parking bus : for 2 minibus SEMINARS / BANQUETS Rental of a room for 100 seated people for a family or profesional events for midday or evening (business meals, artistic exhibition, birthday, wine reception, baptism...) For reasons of tranquility and neighborhood, late and noisy events aren't allowed.

In his craft brewery, Michel Anchini offers amber, blond & white beers. Brewery is created in 2015 and it records a great success, it is presents in the hatchet guide.

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2km from the beaches at the foot of the picturesque village of La Cadière, gite for 4 persons, well appointed on a property of 8000m² in the countryside, adjoining the owner and the gite 712 on the back. Not overlooked with enclosed private land, parking and garage. Terrace with garden furniture, sun loungers and gas barbecue. 2 km St Cyr sur Mer. 3 km medieval village of Castellet. 10 km Bandol. Highway 500 m. 1st floor (access by terrace): large living room open to American kitchen, 1 bedroom 1 bed 2 pers in 140cm, 1 bedroom 2 beds 1 pers in 90 cm, bathroom with toilet. Electric heating.

Exploitation de 9 hectares avec une vue sur la mer. Culture sans herbicide et engrais chimiques. En conversion biologique depuis 2 ans. Château d'Azur is located in the heart of the Bandol appellation, in the commune of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer; a terroir renowned for its quality wines, which flourish in the Mediterranean sunshine, between sky and sea. The vineyard, facing south, "sea view", now covers 7 hectares, 5 of which are AOP Bandol and Côtes de Provence. Visit by appointment.

13 “Quicks” with 9 of them lit. 3 synthetic clays. 4 lit padel, 1 mini-tennis court – Club House with terrace, bar and restaurant. Tennis and padel schools. Tennis court rental. Individual or group tennis lessons and padel lessons. Courses during school holidays. Annual subscription.

A winery and a family in harmony. The wind soothes vineyards and olive trees, A bastide anchored in Les Lecques, All of this under a burning sun. Château Pradeaux entered in the PORTALIS family in 1752, thanks to an heritage that received Jean-Etienne-Marie PORTALIS, Napoléon’s Minister, co-writer of the civil code 1804 and writer of the Concordat. This property is the most representative of Bandol traditions: a vineyard of Mourvèdre perfectly maintained first by Countess Arlette Portalis who passed down her heritage to Cyrille Portalis in order to carry on what she began. The Countess's vine-growing adventure and Château Pradeaux's fate started in 1940 in this winery of 26 hectares. Living in Paris, the Countess and her mother isolate themselves in their holiday home when the war began. This holiday house was Château Pradeaux. After the occupation troops destroyed the vineyards, the Countess started to produce a rich red wine with more than 80% of Mourvèdre: Château Pradeaux became Mourvèdre’s kingdom. Since 1983, her nephew and adopted son, Cyrille, and his wife, Magali, took over and continue the work of this great woman. Indeed, after winegrowing studies in the Lycée Viticole in Beaune (Burgundy), Cyrille is “crazy” about wine and he is determined to carry on the tradition of Château Pradeaux from generation to generation. This is the reason why Cyrille is the only person in charge of winemaking and wines maturing. Few times before she passed down her heritage, this is what the Countess said about him: “He is my saviour, a real vine-grower and an excellent cellarman”.

Starting from Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, between land and sea, we offer you a double journey with our charming cars... First of all, to take the time to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Provencal coastline.... From warm sandy beaches to perched villages, from breathtaking viewpoints to renowned wine estates, we take you on a journey out of time, by car, on an escapade with a guide or in total freedom. Whether you want to go on an adventure alone or let us guide you on one of our escapades, for a company seminar, a gift to someone you love, a trip with your lover or friends or an original wedding, whether our cars are alone or in a procession, whether you are at the wheel or as a passenger, we offer you a nostalgia bath with our seventies icons... In the heart of the prestigious landscapes of the Provencal coast, you will find a past time, that of our memories, that of our parents, of a film which marked us or simply that of a meeting with those which marked the history of the car .... From Brigitte, the inescapable 2CV to Jane, the sporty MGB, from Luigi, our tiny Fiat 500 to Janis, the iconic Beetle Convertible, passing by the Italian charm of Claudia, the Fiat 124 Spider, they are all available for this trip between two centuries, between land and sea. Whatever your choice, don't worry, with our 300 days of sunshine a year, there is always "a time for her", to drive around in a convertible, with your horses and your hair blowing in the wind, for a moment out of time...

As legend has it, Sainte-Baume houses the tomb of Maître Jacques, who together with Père Soubise and King Solomon, is considered one of the founders of the Compagnons du Devoir Companionship. This worker movement, based on the transmission of knowledge and solidarity between its members, helps apprentices continuously progress. It was in the Middle Ages that the Companionship became organised and introduced the Tour de France, a period of mobile training ending with a then-mandatory stint in Sainte-Baume.

The Sainte-Baume beech forest, located at the base of the cliff, is home to vegetation that has disappeared from many places in Provence. Its history related to the sacred, and its exceptional nature, led it to be called a “relic forest”. It is of great natural value on account of the number of remarkable trees (white oak, linden, Italian maple, yew, holly) and the 200- to 300-year-old beech trees it contains, and due to the high biodiversity of its undergrowth.

In September 2018, the Sainte-Baume forest obtained the Forêt d’Exception® label, which recognises national forests for the quality of their management and their unique heritage in terms of biodiversity, landscapes, history or high-value timber. This 2076 ha forest contains 130 ha that are part of the relic beech forest. Associated with Mary Magdalene’s cave, the site is a popular destination within the park, which welcomes almost 500,000 visitors per year.

The black woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in Europe. Its wood-hammering capacities make it an essential link in the forest ecosystem. The nesting chambers it creates in tree trunks provide comfortable homes for numerous invertebrates, birds and mammals. Insectivore, it loves ants, larvae and wood-boring insects. With a bit of luck, you may be able to sense its presence near the trail thanks to its drumming or the marks it has left on tree trunks.

The Wood-boring insects are those that feed on wood. They include an endangered species found in the Sainte-Baume forest: the Rosalia longicorn. Living in larval state in dead beech wood, it turns into a magnificent beetle several years later. Dead wood is scarce in managed and cleared forests. The “soft” management of the Sainte-Baume forest provides shelter for this remarkable species, as well as many others.

The Sainte-Baume massif has long been considered sacred. As legend has it, in the 1st century, Mary Magdalene spent the last 30 years of her life there as an ascetic, in a cave that gave the site its name (baumo means ‘cave’ in Provençal). In the 5th century, John Cassian, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in Provence, set up a priory there. It then gradually became a place of pilgrimage, with pilgrims coming to admire the site where Mary Magdalene lived.

The Sainte-Baume massif is made up of a Mediterranean south-facing side and a mountainous north-facing side, whose central part has been protected for more than 2000 years. It boasts a wide variety of environments: limestone ridges with low vegetation, an agricultural plain with crops and grassland, and several-hundred-year-old beech and oak forests. A water reservoir for Lower Provence, it gives rise to numerous rivers and features an exceptional geological heritage.

Places of prayer and reflection, the oratories depict scenes from Mary Magdalene’s life. Built in 1516 at the initiative of Monseigneur Ferrier, Archbishop of Arles, they are currently classified as Historic Monuments. Of the seven initial oratories, six have recently been rehabilitated and only the 7th, at the Col du Saint-Pilon pass, is missing. During this hike, you will pass by the 5th (twice), 6th, 4th and 3rd oratories, in that order.

The Chapelle du Saint-Pilon chapel is thought to have been built in the 14th century on the site of a pillar (from the Provençal pieloun), a stone column onto which, according to Provençal tradition, Mary Magdalene was lifted seven times per day by angels from the cave. Ravaged during the French Revolution, it underwent major restoration work undertaken by a Compagnons du Devoir team between 2015 and 2017. From the chapel, visitors can enjoy a 360° view, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Provençal hinterland.

This medieval path is associated with the development of the cult of Mary Magdalene. It links Saint-Maximin, where she took her last breath, to the Saint-Pilon chapel. Chemin des Roys opened in 1295, when the Dominican Friars settled in Sainte-Baume. It owes its name to the illustrious figures that took it. Until 1897, when the departmental road was built, this path, lined with seven oratories, was the only way to get from Nans to Sainte-Baume.

Located in the Sainte Baume, near the grotto of Saint Mary Magdalene, Hostellerie de la Sainte Baume offers traditional, family-style cuisine. Single menu on reservation. Weekly menus and reservations on the website.

Brigitte and her team welcome you every day to LE SUNDAY restaurant in Le Castellet. Come and enjoy our quality cuisine, fresh market produce, delicious pizzas and desserts that will awaken all your senses!

Traditional Thai cuisine. Home delivery of Thai dishes on reservation.

In a Mediterranean setting in the heart of the New Port of Les Lecques, for warm moments around tasty dishes.

Restaurant serving Berber (couscous, tajines) and French specialties at the Nouveau Port des Lecques.

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Discover the Good Mama on the New Port of Les Lecques. The concept: to welcome you in a trendy and warm place, to offer you sweet and savoury dishes in brunch mode and in continuous service We look forward to serving you and helping you enjoy the cuisine of our goods mamas.

Hervé Marchetti runs this restaurant and pizzeria for more than 26 years. Quality services labelled in 2008 and recommended by Le Petit Futé 2018 and 2019. Right by the port, Italian specialties, pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, grilled meat and fresh fish depending on season. Lunch formula for €17.50. Sunny terrace. You are in the right place.

Restaurant Coquillages et vins à découvrir sur le Nouveau Port des Lecques à Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer .

Asian cuisine restaurant in the Lecques district. Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese specialities.

The Hostelry in Saint Baume is not a classic hotel. It is a religious house held by friars, the Dominicans. They received : Individuals, couples and families, groups: diocese, parishes, friars, chaplaincies, hikers.

At an altitude of 470 m, under the Provençal sun, in the Var, in the shade of the pines, the 3-star Camping-Caravaning with swimming pool "Les Grands Pins", in Le Castellet (83330), offers you on 5 hectares, 220 Very comfortable pitches for the rental of bungalows, the rental of mobile homes and chalets all fully equipped with covered terrace, we also have pitches for tents, caravans, camper vans, campervans An overview of the campsite? You just need to click on goo.gl/hcff1s The campsite is open all year round and, with pleasure, we will welcome you for your holidays, for your sports, family weekends ... We accept dogs (except those of 1st and 2nd category). More information in this section . Our campsite , in the Var (83) is ideally located, quiet, on the edge of the departmental 26, we are near the seaside resorts of Cassis and its famous and magnificent creeks, Six-Fours, via La Ciotat, Bandol, St-Cyr les Lecques, Sanary sur Mer.

Only 15 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches, enjoy a remote campsite far from the summer traffic jams in a friendly, natural setting under the pine trees. At your disposal, a beautiful pool area with swimming pool and water slides, and many play areas for the whole family. It is the ideal starting point to visit Provence, its many picturesque villages such as Castellet or Cadiere d'Azur or known resorts such as Bandol, Cassis or St Cyr. FREE WIFI at the bar or at the reception desk

Accommodation for 5 people, it's a Countryside House of 70 m² with 4 rooms. ☺ Inside equipment : 2 bedrooms (1 with double bed & 1 with single bed) + 2 single beds in the living room, shower & WC, living, kitchen with washing-machi.ne & dish-washer, TV, heating (poelle wood+air conditioning in the living and bedrooms). ☺ Outside equipment : South facing, terrace, 500m² garden, private parking 3km from shops & 4 km from Lecques beaches. Pets : not allowed

Bastide in visible stones of Lecques, located in a private massif of 10 hectares of olive trees and Provençal forests dominating the bay of Saint Cyr les Lecques, absolute calm. Swimming pool of 140m2 with overflow, superb view of the sea and hills. This house of character is located in an idyllic setting with a 900 meters long access road which gives it a total tranquility. The house is also equipped with a pizza and bread oven which can be used for all kinds of grills. The swimming pool, which is attached to the patio, is gently sloping along its entire length with a maximum depth of 2m20. This very old house, which has been restored, has very wide walls which allow for natural air conditioning.

Le Mas des Loges is an old 19th-century building set in the heart of the vineyards. Our location enjoys absolute peace and quiet, yet is close to the beaches of St Cyr sur mer and the village of Le Castellet (15 min). This Provencal Mas invites you to rest and relax, surrounded by a magnificent garden of pine, fig and olive trees, with several relaxation areas, a large swimming pool and a boule court. We offer a chambre d'hôte and three gîtes, including L'Atelier. This gîte is part of the main building. It is the most spacious. It can accommodate 4 to 5 people. You enter via a charming stone and terracotta terrace, typical of Provence. On the ground floor, you'll find a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining table, a sofa bed, a chest of drawers with TV and a separate toilet. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms. The first is very bright, with a beautiful view over the vineyards, and features a bathtub, vanity unit, 160x200 bed, desk and large antique wardrobe. The 2nd bedroom has 2 beds 90x190, a chest of drawers and a shower room.

The Mas des Loges is an old building located in the heart of the vineyards and at the foot of the hill. Our gîte les Ecuries has a beautiful view on the swimming pool and the garden (to be shared with the other tenants). It is the furthest from the main building. Private terrace with electric barbecue, fully equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom. Bed linen, towels and cleaning included in the price. The gîte can accommodate a 5th person. Parking, boule court, children's games, washing machine available. 2 other gites and a guest room are available, please contact us.

The Mas des Loges is an old building located in the heart of the vineyards and at the foot of the hill. Our gîte les Ecuries has a beautiful view on the swimming pool and the garden (to be shared with the other tenants). It is the furthest from the main building. Private terrace with electric barbecue, fully equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom. Bed linen, towels and cleaning included in the price. The gîte can accommodate a 5th person. Parking, boule court, children's games, washing machine available. 2 other gites and a guest room are available, please contact us.

Discover the gîte la Remise . It's part of the Mas des Loges. It is located at the rear of the building and is not overlooked. It is suitable for 3/4 people. You enter the gîte via a pretty private stone terrace with garden furniture, table and electric barbecue. The living room welcomes you comfortably, with a fully-equipped kitchen (fridge, electric hob and oven, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave, kitchen utensils and crockery) opening onto the lounge. The living room has a sofa bed, chest of drawers and TV. The single bedroom is spacious, with a 160×200 double bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe. It has a lovely view of the surrounding hills. It is possible to add a single bed. There's a bright bathroom with an Italian shower, washbasin and toilet.