Cabriès: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The picturesque village of Cabriès is situated on a rocky spur, dominated by the old castle and characterised by narrow streets and an unusual bell tower.

When staying in Cabriès, you may wish to make renting a holiday apartment your priority.

Culture

The Musée Edgar Mélik is located in the north wing of the former fortified castle of Cabriès. Its collection mainly comprises 86 oil paintings on canvas, wood, stone and cardboard, as well as drawings on paper. The museum is dedicated to art history, Provençal culture, new technologies, the natural sciences, tribal ethnology and archaeology.

The Château de Cabriès presents a permanent exhibition featuring works by Edgar Mélik, as well as Gallo-Roman remains discovered in the municipality. The Church of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Nativité is listed as a Monument historique.

The Musée Granet and the Atelier Cézanne are located in the vicinity of Cabriès. Also nearby are Le Petit Sanguin, La Tête d'Auguste, the Luminier and the Tête du Jacquot.

In the wider surrounding region of Cabriès are the Abbaye du Mont-Sion and the Château Borély - Musée des arts décoratifs, de la faïence et de la mode de la Ville de Marseille.

Tradition

Since 1958, several hundred riders have gathered at Notre Dame de la Salette every Easter Monday for the traditional blessing of the horses and riders.

Experiences

The Musée Edgar Mélik offers workshops for children and, by appointment, guided tours in French and English. The treasure hunt in Cabriès and Calas is suitable for players aged 7 to 99.

Other places: Cabannes, Carro, Venelles, La Roque-D'anthéron, Noves, Auriol, Coudoux, La Destrousse

To the higher-level travel overview: Bouches Du Rhone.