Welcome in AUBAGNE    
Aubagne occupies the center of a green basin and is surrounded of mountainous solid masses like the Garlaban or the Sainte-Baume. Marcel Pagnol was born there in 1895 and found the inspiration of his marvellous accounts in this corner of Provence. Aubagne knew to keep its authenticity all while developing. It is the capital of clay and santons. Already during Antiquity, Aubagne exploited its ground and manufactured fine amphoras and ceramics. Today, many craftsmen ceramists, faience manufacturers, potters and santonniers are installed there. Biennial "the Argilla" and "santonnier art" constitute two major demonstrations...
   
 
       
  Saint-Pons Park. 328 species are present on this site, constituting a mosaic of narrowly overlapping plants the ones with the others. This vegetable diversity constitutes a privileged biotope unique in France. The presence of water and the particular relief of this park make of it a magic place for the amateurs of new gardens.    
       
Specialities
Craft industry, santons, ceramic

Cultural circuits
Native house of Marcel Pagnol 16 Barthelemy road
Museum memory of the foreign legion
Center historical, paved and pedestrians alleys (a walk is possible with a street storyteller).

Tourist sites and routes
Footpath Marcel Pagnol. If you arrive at Aubagne by North (by Aix to Provence), take the exit "Aubagne Centre" and arrived at a large roundabout follow " the path of Marcel Pagnol" (clearly shown).
Many possible walks in the solid mass of Garlaban, Etoile or Sainte-Baume.
St Pons Park.
 

Many possible sports activities
VTT, arc shooting, bowling, several riding schools, pony club, ice-skating and hockey, compressed-air sporting shooting, climbing, fencing, 2 swimming pools, mechanical sports (circuit of kart, quad or formule1), feelings of the airs guaranteed (helicopter, hot air balloon, parachuting, hang gliding...).
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