Marcel Pagnol's birthplace

Marcel Pagnol is a character who single-handedly represents thevery essence of Provence. Born in Aubagne in 1895, he is one of the best-known French writers, playwrights and film-makers of the XXᵉ century. Through his works such as La Gloire de mon père and Le Château de ma mère, he recounts his childhood, his family and his first emotions.

He gives a universal voice to the simple memories, sun-drenched hills and colourful characters that populate the midi. Visiting the house where he was born is like returning to the origins of his profoundly human and timeless works.

Located in the heart of Aubagne town centre, the Maison Natale de Marcel Pagnol is an intimate and authentic place of remembrance. The museum represents the family flat where the writer was born and spent his early years.

The visit begins with a faithful reconstruction of the interior of his birthplace at the end of the XIXᵉ century. The rooms, furnished with care, allow visitors to imagine the daily life of the Pagnol family: the bedroom, the living room, the kitchen… so many spaces that tell the story of an era and a childhood.

The tour continues with rare documents and personal objects: photographs, manuscripts, correspondence and family mementos. Each item sheds light on Marcel Pagnol’s personality and his deep attachment to Provence.

A projection room completes the visit by showing a report, offering a sensitive approach to his literary and cinematographic work. In this way, the museum offers a gradual immersion experience, ideal for both enthusiasts and visitors discovering Pagnol for the first time.