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Sentier Randonneur Croix Garlaban Oti Aubagne

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Hiking

Childhood memories - Marcel Pagnol

9km / Difficulty: medium

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, a blend of nature, heritage and Provencal spirit.

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

Programme

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.

Afternoon

Cross the Passe-Temps valley to reach Bastide Neuve.

Walk down the Chemin des Bellons to La Treille, visiting 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).

Validity :

From September to June

Includes :

Accompaniment by a qualified guide

Does not include :

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

What to bring :

Water
Hiking shoes
Clothing adapted to the weather

Optional extras

Picnic basket from €13 per person
Ascent to the Barres de St-Esprit (45min)

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