We propose a hike to discover the exceptional landscapes that inspired Marcel Pagnol: the hills of the Garlaban massif. This is a loop hike, starting from the Font de Mai parking lot in Aubagne, offering breathtaking scenery and allowing your guide to evoke the films and novels of the Provencal writer.
The theme of this tour is the landscapes popularized by Marcel Pagnol.
Tour description:
You'll start the walk from the Font de Mai parking lot, on the road from Eoures to Aubagne. After reaching the Font de Mai estate, a former farm converted into a public natural area, you'll set off along the path leading to the foot of the Bars du Saint-Esprit.
You'll reach the ruins of Angèle's Farm, built in 1934 for the film Angèle.
Then climb the southern flank of the Saint-Esprit bars to Panturle's house, built in 1937 for the filming of Regain. Afterwards, you'll admire the landscape from the top of the bars: Marseille, on one side, and the hills and valleys of Marcel Pagnol's childhood memories, on the other.
Depending on the option you choose for your itinerary, you'll either head back towards Font de Mai (short option) or climb towards Garlaban (long option) to the Baume du Plantier, better known today as Grotte de Manon. This rock shelter was built in 1952 for the filming of Manon des Sources, Marcel Pagnol's film starring his wife Jacqueline.
Descending into the Font de Mai valley, you'll pass by the Mas de Massacan, once home to Ugolin in the aforementioned film, before taking a look at Raimu's well, a reconstruction of the old well used by the puisatier character played by the famous actor in the film La Fille du Puisatier (1940).
Practical Information
A travel notebook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet. This is a generally easy walk with some short steep and/or rocky passages.
For This Day:
- You will need good shoes and a good supply of water.
- Plan on a picnic.
Hoped-for Level of the Participant: All levels / good physical condition
Minimum and Maximum Number of Participants: From 6 to 18 people
Number of Kilometers Hiked: 10km
Duration: 4 h
Single Rate: 45€
Minimum Age Required: 7
Date of Validity of the Offer:
Year-round
Optional:
The route may be modified according to the desired duration of the hike.
Location:
This theme day takes place in the Luberon Natural Park. For more information on the Luberon Natural Park, click here.
Lodging:
Not included. You may reserve the lodging of your choice in the vacation rental columns, hotels, and B&Bs.
Food:
Plan for a picnic.
Guide:
Jean-Bernard
Tour guide for mountain
He will enjoy sharing with you his love of nature and our magnificent Provençal country.
The Price Includes:
- A travel book
- A 4h hike
- The guide
The Price Does Not Include:
- Meals
- Personal expenditures
- Lodging
- Transportation