Learn the history of the city of Aubagne
Opt for a visit to the historic center of Aubagne to discover the birthplace of Marcel Pagnol or the Foreign Legion museum. This will also be an opportunity to discover the village of Provence santons, the town of Aubagne being renowned for its traditional santon market. While strolling through the streets of Aubagne, you can also visit the Chapel of the White Penitents or that of the Black Penitents.
The "Village des Santons en Provence" is a combination of 19 villages in a continuous scenery.
Historic site and monument
Aubagne comes from the Latin Albanea, which means "the white one". The bright color of the limestone of the hills surrounding the city would have ...
Museum
Marcel Pagnol's Petit Monde is a heritage institution dear to the hearts of the people of Aubagne.
Historic site and monument
Baroque style chapel built in 1772. Its decoration consists of two statues placed in their niche in the upper register: Saint Peter (left) and Saint ...
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Religious patrimony :
- Chapel
Historic site and monument
The Cours Voltaire is part of the suburbs that developed from the 15th century to the present day.
Museum
The Foreign Legion Museum is the only military history museum in the Bouches du Rhône. It invites everyone to discover this world-renowned ...
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themes :
- Military
Historic site and monument
Behind a bay window, a bread oven from the end of the 18th century is preserved, built of stone (cinerite).
Park and garden
A site anchored in its history, a past to be reappropriated...
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themes :
- Park
Historic site and monument
Religious heritage, of Neoclassical style.
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Religious patrimony :
- Chapel
The museum, entirely created by the Di Landro workshop, is composed of more than 400 prestigious santons (unique pieces), presented according to ...
Historic site and monument
Of the 17th century church built by the Observantine fathers, only the chapel of the Observance and its triangular bell tower remain.
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Religious patrimony :
- Church
Museum
Marcel Pagnol was born in this 19th century bourgeois house on February 28, 1895.
Historic site and monument
Built around a 12th century chapel in Romanesque style, the church dates from the 17th century.
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Religious patrimony :
- Church