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Aureille

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Aureille - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône
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Aureille is located in the heart of Provence Alpilles, surrounded by olive trees, not far from Eygalières, Saint- Rémy-de -Provence, Les Baux -de-Provence, Arles, the Camargue, the Luberon, and the beaches are 30 minutes away.

A little history : village rebuilt in harsh and difficult conditions by men and women in 1608. The village celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008.

Specialty: olive oil.

The bullfighting and Carreto Ramado festivals are traditional.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAureille
Postcode13930
Tourism label
Latitude43.7071880 (N 43° 42’ 26”)
Longitude4.9471030 (E 4° 56’ 50”)
AltitudeFrom 55m to 410m
Surface area21.74 km²
Population1575 inhabitants
Density72 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (73 km, 52 min)
Insee code13006
IntercommunalityCC Vallée des Baux-Alpilles
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Mouriès7.5 km (9 min)
Eyguières8.4 km (11 min)
Eygalières10.6 km (16 min)
Lamanon13 km (16 min)
Maussane-les-Alpilles14.4 km (16 min)
Mollégès15.1 km (19 min)
Paradou15.5 km (19 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Crau16.5 km (17 min)
Salon-de-Provence16.7 km (22 min)
Plan-d'Orgon17.2 km (21 min)
Saint-Andiol18.4 km (24 min)
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence18.6 km (24 min)
Les Baux-de-Provence18.8 km (22 min)
Sénas19 km (23 min)
Grans19.5 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

Events and festivities

Photos

Picture of the town of Aureille
Picture of the town of Aureille
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The Castellas under the snow
The Castellas under the snow
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The town
The town
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Beautiful walk in the nature to discover
Beautiful walk in the nature to discover
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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To see her
To see her
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Oratory St Joseph
Oratory St Joseph
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Aureille in the snow
Aureille in the snow
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The majestic Castellas with its flag
The majestic Castellas with its flag
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Carreto Ramado, outdoor dining La Fidéoua farandole
Carreto Ramado, outdoor dining La Fidéoua farandole
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Aureille in the snow
Aureille in the snow
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The Castellas
The Castellas
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Sunset over the village of Aureille
Sunset over the village of Aureille
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Street of the Marmiton
Street of the Marmiton
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Parade of the Carreto Ramado in the streets of the village
Parade of the Carreto Ramado in the streets of the village
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Driver driving Pompon
Driver driving Pompon
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Preparation of the Carreto Ramado
Preparation of the Carreto Ramado
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Abrivado to Aureille
Abrivado to Aureille
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The arenas
The arenas
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Statue of Andre Soler near the arena
Statue of Andre Soler near the arena
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The Hivernales
The Hivernales
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Rosier under the snow
Rosier under the snow
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The Aureille Clock in the Snow
The Aureille Clock in the Snow
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Snow Cover
Snow Cover
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Street under the snow
Street under the snow
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Preparation of the Carreto Ramado which runs through the streets of the village of Aureille
Preparation of the Carreto Ramado which runs through the streets of the village of Aureille
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado in front of the church
Carreto Ramado in front of the church
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Carreto Ramado, Gerard the Carter Drives one of the 36 draft horses who shoot the Marvelous Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado, Gerard the Carter Drives one of the 36 draft horses who shoot the Marvelous Carreto Ramado
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One of the carters in front of the Carreto Ramado
One of the carters in front of the Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado - Preparation
Carreto Ramado - Preparation
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado, aureillades and bouquets of corn
Carreto Ramado, aureillades and bouquets of corn
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Rose in bloom in spring
Rose in bloom in spring
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To see her
To see her
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To see her
To see her
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Passage from Santa Claus to Aureille
Passage from Santa Claus to Aureille
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado - 34 horses harnessed
Carreto Ramado - 34 horses harnessed
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Preparations for the Carreto Ramado
Preparations for the Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado - Offerings in the church
Carreto Ramado - Offerings in the church
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Carreto Ramado - Arlésiennes in the church of Aureille
Carreto Ramado - Arlésiennes in the church of Aureille
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Horse-drawn carriage in the parade of the Carreto Ramado
Horse-drawn carriage in the parade of the Carreto Ramado
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Parade of the Carreto of Aureille
Parade of the Carreto of Aureille
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Ruins of the castle and bell tower of Notre-Dame
Ruins of the castle and bell tower of Notre-Dame
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The town
The town
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The town hall
The town hall
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The monument to the dead
The monument to the dead
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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The Notre-Dame church
The Notre-Dame church
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The Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady
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Sculpture
Sculpture
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Fall color
Fall color
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Stained glass window of the church of Aureille
Stained glass window of the church of Aureille
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Oratory Saint Roch
Oratory Saint Roch
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The moon on the Castellas
The moon on the Castellas
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Parade of the Carreto Ramado
Parade of the Carreto Ramado
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Carreto Ramado - Priors 2017 leading the 1st horse
Carreto Ramado - Priors 2017 leading the 1st horse
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Carreto Ramado - Priors 2016
Carreto Ramado - Priors 2016
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30th anniversary of twinning Aureille - ​​Carisio
30th anniversary of twinning Aureille - ​​Carisio
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Saint Roch
Saint Roch
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Carreto Ramado
Carreto Ramado
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 20°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

You can go to see Eygalieres Saint Sixtus Chapel, is just 7 km from Aureille via the scenic route lined with pine trees of the Alpilles.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Wine tasting at the Domaine Mas Carlin
Local flavoursFreeMas-Blanc-des-Alpilles (17.5 km)
Shopping at an artisanal nougat factory in Provence
Local flavoursFreeCaumont-sur-Durance (21 km)
Fast-track admission to the Abbaye de Montmajour - Arles (40 mins from Avignon)
Culture and education6 € Arles (23 km)
Renting a bike on the Mediterranean or Viarhôna
Sports sensations12 € to 102 € Beaucaire (27 km)
Tasting and visit to the wineries : Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Rhone Valley and Tavel
Local flavours129 € Avignon (29 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Robion - Maubec
HikeIntermediate3:00Robion (20 km)
Source of the Boulon, Baude Rocks
HikeIntermediate3:00Robion (20 km)
From the Spring to the Venice of Provence
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (25 km)
Courrejho (the courrée)
HikeEasy1:00Ménerbes (25 km)
Beaumes Rouges Path
HikeEasy2:30Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (28 km)

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