Auriol Oti AubagneThe old village
In the borders of the department of Bouches du Rhône, Auriol is situated 25 km (15 miles) northeast of Marseille.
To discover Auriol, it is necessary to take time to stroll in the streets of the old village. The city has a varied heritage showing diverse periods of the history like the ruins of the medieval castle (the year 1001), the Sainte Barbe square and its fountain, the Sainte Croix Chapel and its panoramic view on the village and the surroundings, the clock tower (1564 ), the Trésor des Barres containing more than 2000 silver coins dating back to the 6th century before Christ, more than 20 oratories listed on the municipality, the hamlet of the Moulin de Redon, typical of the small Provençal villages, as well as the Martin-Duby museum, arts and traditions museum : temporary exhibitions.
