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Fuveau Population : 7,572 |
15 km south-east of Aix
en Provence via the N96.
 Fuveau is a charming town which has undergone some expansion in recent
years while successfully keeping its Provencal identity. Clustered around
the church which dominates the village, Fuveau is strategically situated
between Aix and Marseille with
the superb back-drop of the Mount Sainte-Victoire in the distance. There is also a splendid view of
the Sainte-Baume, the Olympe, the Aurélien and the surrounding countryside. |
The roads in the old village will lead you to the 14th century St
Michel church and you will come across superb ancient door-ways and
the "château des Peyssonels" enroute. Visitors
keen on golf will enjoy the 18-hole course at the Château de l'Arc, where
there is also a luxurious hotel-restaurant (4-stars). You can also visit
the Urban Transport Museum which details the history of transport via
its extensive collection of wagons, tramways, locomotives and trolleybuses.
Children will be enchanted by the tour on the "petit train" which leaves
from the gare SNCF de la Braque, while the older ones will no doubt
appreciate the carriages which date back to 1920... |
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Saint-Michel Roman chapel. |
Gardanne
(7km), Gréasque ( 4 km), Aix
en Provence (15 km), Mimet (6km)
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You can also take the rue Rondet
(behind the church) which has a marvellous view of the "chaîne de l'Etoile"
and the famous Mount Sainte-Victoire.
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