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Hiking

Childhood memories - Marcel Pagnol

14km / Difficulty: intermediate

Join a group and follow in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol through the hills of Aubagne and La Treille. Accompanied by a guide, discover the emblematic places of his childhood and the landscapes of his films, combining nature, heritage and the spirit of Provence.

1 day
14 km
From 275
By group
max 15 pers.

Programme

9h

Morning

  • Pass in front of Marcel Pagnol’s birthplace, then head for the hills.

    The bus will drop the group off at the Domaine de la Font de Mai car park and meet them again in the afternoon at the foot of the village of La Treille.

    As well as commenting on Marcel Pagnol, the guide will introduce the most typical plants of the Provençal garrigue along the way .

    Arrive at the ruins of Angèle’s farm at the foot of the Barres de Saint-Esprit.

    Picnic in the hills.

14

Afternoon

  • Climb to the Barres de St-Esprit, passing through the Taoumé and Grosibou caves.

    Descend the Chemin des Bellons to La Treille, passing the house where Lili was born, the villa La Pascaline, the Fontaine de Manon, the restaurant Le Cigalon and the cemetery where Marcel Pagnol is buried.

    Back on the bus, we pass the Quatre-Saisons bar and the Château de la Buzine (Le Château de ma Mère).

Practical information

From September to June

Accompaniment by a qualified guide

Transport and insurance
Picnic lunch
Application fee (€20)
All services not mentioned

Water
Hiking boots
Weather-appropriate clothing

Picnic basket from €13 per person

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