Our campsite in Provence is located on Montagne Sainte-Victoire in Puyloubier. It gives you an ideal and central starting point for exploring Green Provence. The Sainte-Baume Regional Park, Aix-en-Provence, the seaside with its beaches and rocky inlets, Marseille, Les Baux-de-Provence and the Verdon Gorges are only between 25 minutes and 1 hour and 15 minutes from the campsite.
• GR9 hiking trail, the summit of Sainte-Victoire : leaving from the campsite on foot to the Pic des Mouches.
• Croix de Provence circuit, return by the GR9 : take the bus from the campsite to the Bouquet car park stop, then go up along the Croix de Provence trail and descend by the GR9 trail to the campsite.
• Saint Ser circuit in Puyloubier : a trail to the Saint Ser chapel with a return to the car park.
• The Winemakers Trails (Sentiers des Vignerons) in Puyloubier : a trail in the local vineyards, accessible to everyone.
• Bimont Dam : hiking and exploring.
• Roques Hautes Park : perfect for nature lovers or for a picnic.
• Microlight flight in Pourrières : a spectacular view of the region from the air.
• Climbing : with guides from our partner Monde Vertical or multi-pitch solo climbing.
https://www.mondevertical.com/cours-escalade-aix-en-provence/
• Cycling or mountain-biking :60 km of signposted cycling trails around Sainte-Victoire (circuit 13) or mountain-bike trails on Sainte-Victoire or in the valley.
• Paragliding : if you are feeling energetic, park the car at Col des Portes, then go up on foot.
• Village of Puyloubier : a charming Provençal village.
• Village of Vauvenargues : visit the lavender distillery (afternoons) and the Provençal village with a view over Picasso's château.
• Visit the wine estates : Sainte-Victoire cooperative, one of the 12 wine estates in Puyloubier.
• Village of Fuveau : explore a typical village.
• Mining Museum in Gréasque : an immersion in local history.
• Swimming pools : Trets (July & August), Gardanne, Fuveau.
• Pallières Windmill in Pennes Mirabeau : reservation required.
For a bus fare of just €1.30 per person, you can visit Aix-en-Provence. A 50-minute trip along the magnificent tourist route running around Sainte-Victoire: the Cézanne Road and the historic capital of Provence are all ready to welcome you. The 110-bus stop is just in front of the campsite, with 16 round trips a day during the week.
• Calisson Sweet Museum in Aix-en-Provence : see how the top local sweet is made.
• Granet Museum : art and culture.
• Cézanne's studio : where the famous artist painted his works.
• Bibemus quarry : the inspiration for many of Cézanne's paintings.
• Terrain des Peintres : 9 Cézanne paintings exhibited outdoors.
• A Walk in the Old Town and Cours Mirabeau : immerse yourself in the history of Aix-en-Provence, with a chance to see the town's many fountains, majestic doors and facades.
• Pavillon Vendôme : an architectural gem.
• Les Milles Memorial : French concentration and deportation camp.
• Lac de Peyrolles : an ideal lake to relax and swim.
• Fondation Vasarely : modern and contemporary art.
• Cassis : a trip to the seaside and a picturesque town.
• Calanques National Park : boat trip from Cassis
(see 3 to 9 calanques) or on foot from Port Miou to Port Pin and En-Vaux.
• Route des Crêtes : the "Crest Road" between La Ciotat and Cassis.
• La Ciotat : seaside resort.
• Cosquer Cave : a historic discovery.
• The Old Port : the heart of the city.
• Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica : a panoramic view.
• MUCEM Museum and Le Panier district : culture and history.
• Château d'If : a historic visit.
• Visit to Stade Vélodrome : for sports fans.
• Palais Longchamp : a majestic site.
• Family theme parks : OK Corral, the Bois des Lutins Park, Barben Zoo, Forest Ecological Museum, Aoubré Park.
• Barjols : the town with 40 fountains.
• Cotignac : with its tuffstone rock.
• Les Baux-de-Provence and the Verdon Gorges : not be missed.
• Late June to late July : little Puyloubier festival every weekend.
• Mid-August : Trets medieval festival.
• Last weekend in August : Brignoles medieval festival.
• First weekend in September : Puyloubier festival. 5 days of festivities in Puyloubier: fireworks, fun-fair and Provençal festival, aïoli and concerts, pétanque competition.
• Mid-October : Sainte-Victoire Wine Discovery Rally.
• Shows, concerts, theatre, cinema : at least once a month in Puyloubier.
• Local markets : Trets and Rousset (Wednesday), Puyloubier and Fuveau (Thursday), Aix-en-Provence (Saturday), Gardanne (Sunday).
• Sainte-Baume Trail : a hiking trail leading to the Saint-Marie-Madeleine sanctuary.
• Sainte-Baume Rail Bike : between Pourcieux and Saint-Maximin.
• Caramy Waterfall : a 45-minute trip to see a beauty of nature.
• Marcel Pagnol's mountains : Le Garlaban.
• Aubagne : leisure activities and culture.
