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Aubagne was the main city of the former Agglomeration community of Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile; it has been part of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis since 2016. It is the sixth largest city of Bouches-du-Rhône by population.
Aubagne is a small town between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. The town is surrounded by hills and rocky crags, including the Garlaban right behind the town, and the Chaine de la Sainte Baume range to the east.
Aubagne is a historic town in Provence, famous for its ceramics, santons and Marcel Pagnol connection. Discover its attractions, walks, festivals and pastis distillery in this comprehensive guide.
Apr 3, 2016 · Things to Do in Aubagne, France: See Tripadvisor's 10,767 traveler reviews and photos of Aubagne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Aubagne. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Maison Natale de Marcel Pagnol. The 20th-century author, playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol was born at this 19th-century Bourgeois house on Cours Barthélemy.
- Musée de la Légion Etrangère. Aubagne has had a garrison for the First Foreign Regiment of the French Foreign Legion since 1962. And you can enter the Viénot Barracks to visit the museum about this legendary branch of the French Army.
- Ceramics. Aubagne has been a pottery town for hundreds of years, and is known specifically for two items: The santons are terracotta figurines sculpted for nativity scenes after the Revolution and poking gentle fun at the clergy.
- Ateliers Thérèse Neveu. If reading about Aubagne’s pottery tradition has piqued your interest you can come to these studios and exhibition centre to find out more.
Aubagne sums up the very essence of Provence. In a stunning hillside setting, this historic town is the centre of ceramicists and santon-makers, Marcel Pagnol's birthplace and the Foreign Legion HQ. It even has a pastis distillery.
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