Les-Pennes-Mirabeau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The visible remains of the Oppidum de la Cloche are among the historical traces in Les-Pennes-Mirabeau. They date back to a reconstruction at the end of the 2nd century; the abandonment of the site around 50 BC is associated with Caesar’s siege of Marseille.

Those planning a stay in Les-Pennes-Mirabeau may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.

Culture

The Chapelle Notre-Dame d’Aide preserves the interior layout and processional objects of the Pénitents blancs. Visits are possible by appointment through the Syndicat d’Initiative.

The Moulin de Pallières dates from the 18th century and is a working mill where flour is produced. Guided tours explain the history of the mill and the mechanisms used to process grain into flour.

In the Renardière district, the Ferme pédagogique enables children to discover the world of the farm on agricultural land in the south of the city.

Nature

The “Balade perchée aux Pennes-Mirabeau” is a family-friendly walk through the city’s historic centre. Along the route, the orientation board behind the church overlooks the car park; from there, the sea beyond Marseille, the Chaîne de l’Estaque to the southwest, the Chaîne de l’Étoile to the east and Marseille-Provence Airport to the northwest can be seen. The route initially passes through vegetation lined with pine trees, followed by drier vegetation with kermes oaks, rosemary and thyme.

The circular route “Sur les traces des biquettes” begins at the Maison du Tourisme Pennois, 22 rue Raspail, in the old village, is open all year round and is 10 km long. It has an elevation difference of 170 m, takes 3 hours and is suitable for experienced hikers.

Geographical location

Les-Pennes-Mirabeau is located approximately 10 km from Marseille-Provence International Airport and just a few minutes from the Aix-en-Provence TGV railway station.

More location pages: Luynes, Meyrargues, Saint-Cannat, Peyrolles-En-Provence, Mouriès, Puyricard, Les Baux-De-Provence, La Destrousse.

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