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Three ambiances filled with three different emotions - Marseille, a bustling city with a great cultural and ethnic mix, Arles and the Camargue with its wild untamed countryside, and Provence with a lifestyle all of its own.
This is an outstanding area offering a wide range of experiences - towns, countryside, culture, the sea, festivals, walking, arts and crafts, traditions, relaxation and a chance to meet other people.

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Diary  (10)  : Arts, Sport, Traditions, Markets... The Cream of the Events Calendar

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Festivals, markets, local festivities, “must see” events.

Accomodation  (10)  : B&B, hotels, self-catering, campsites etc. Sweet dreams!

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Graded hotels, accredited holiday lets and B&B’s, graded campsites etc. Great accommodation to ensure that you get the very best for your holiday.

Holidays & guided tours  : Make your holidays a success with our 100% Bouches-du-Rhône packages

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Breaks and activities you can book directly online.

Heritage  (6)  : Museums, historic buildings and gardens - Not to be missed

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : The most outstanding and easy-to-reach beauty spots and museums, symbols of our locality and our history, “must-see” villages and superb gardens. Everything you need to keep you on the right track and make sure you see the essentials without missing the unusual and the antique.

Environment  (2)  : Forests, beaches, creeks etc. Breathtaking beauty spots by the dozen!

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Beauty spots that you absolutely must see or explore, conservation areas, local estates laid out by the Bouches-du-Rhône “county council”, urban parks and beaches with visitor amenities and lifeguards in attendance.

Attention : Entre le 1er juin et le 30 septembre l’accès aux massifs forestiers est réglementé pour votre sécurité et la préservation des sites sensibles. Avant de suivre vos «envies de balade», renseignez-vous.

Local Producers  (1)  : Wines, olives, cheese etc. A selection of addresses for food lovers

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Local produce, from Bouches-du-Rhône of course. Mouthwatering, without a doubt. Enjoy it on the spot or take it home with you.
(all visited by the Tourist Board)

Scenic Routes  (1)  : Itineraries and excursions on foot, by bike, by car or by bus

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Outings in the Provence region and itineraries to suit all tastes. Ideas for family outings in the car, free-to-download hiking and cycling routes for all levels, all-day or one-hour mountain-biking trails in the Camargue national park, discovering downtown Marseille or getting out in nature.

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Charleval

Sustainable Tourism Family Land & sea

La découverte de la Chaine des Côtes

Town of departure : Charleval
Towns visited : La Roque d'Anthéron, Lambesc
Distance: 31 kms

Situated at the Bouches-du-Rhône's northern limit, this itinerary oscillating between plains and hills overflows with a spectacular melting pot of Provençal landscapes and architecture. You will enjoy admiring the fruit & vegetable fields, vast farms, sun-drenched villages and Cistercian abbey of Durance valley, coupled with the pine woods, truffle farms and opulent, isolated bastides of the Chaîne des Côtes hills. Naturally, some strenuous pedalling is required to merit the view... This 31 km round trip from the village of Charleval (D561 road, 5km to the west of La Roque d’Anthéron) is pretty challenging. But the prize is more than worth it!

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Other Activities  (3)  : Ranches in Camargue, Golf courses, Theme Parks

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : Golf and mini-golf courses, herds of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, leisure parks, forest adventure parks, animal parks, planetariums, discovery and educational farms.

Restaurants  (1)  : Great food, whatever your style

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : The best restaurants in the Provence region, Marseille and Camargue. Come and discover these restaurants selected by at least one of the four main French restaurant guides (Michelin, Gault Millau, Champérand or Bottin Gourmand) as well as those with the “Tourisme & Handicap” label. From January onwards, discover the “tables 2013”, a selection of 200 Marseille-Provence 2013 signature restaurants.

Tourist Services  (1)  : all the local addresses for assistance and information

Our selection in La Roque d'Anthéron : all the local addresses for assistance and information

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La Roque d'Anthéron

La Roque d'Anthéron

In the heart of this locality stands Florans Castle (17th century) where an international piano festival is held in summer. In the woods nearby is the Cistercian Abbey of Silvacane, one of the "three Provencal sisters" with Senanque and Le Tholonet Abbeys, with the charming simplicity of its architecture.

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