Barbentane

At the foot of the hill sunny Barbentane cultivates his lifestyle.

The town invites you to linger inside the plain vegetable and fruit shaped by man, Roubini and walking between rows of cypress.

Municipality	Barbentane
Postcode	13570
Latitude	43.8986159 (N 43° 53’ 55”)
Longitude	4.7478950 (E 4° 44’ 52”)
Altitude	From 12m to 167m
Surface area	27.13 km²
Population	4367 inhabitants
Density	160 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Marseille (105 km, 1:15)
Insee code	13010
Intercommunality	CA Terre de Provence
Department	Bouches-du-Rhône
Territory	Provence
Region	Provence-Alps-French Riviera

Rognonas	4.9 km (9 min)
Aramon	8 km (11 min)
Boulbon	8.5 km (11 min)
Graveson	9.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues	11.5 km (15 min)
Avignon	11.9 km (15 min)
Maillane	12 km (15 min)
Châteaurenard	12.1 km (17 min)
Vallabrègues	12.9 km (19 min)
Domazan	13.5 km (21 min)
Saze	14.8 km (20 min)
Les Angles	14.8 km (19 min)
Eyragues	15 km (18 min)
Montfavet	15 km (23 min)

Castle:

17th century castle. Residence of the Marquis of Barbentane since 1674, the " Petit Trianon of the Sun" has an impressive, 18th century and a collection of antique furniture. The castle is surrounded by Italian terraces adorned with carved designs, overlooking a park planted with plane trees. This house, which is considered the " most Italian castles Provence " has survived without damage the revolutionary period. It is still inhabited by the Marquis of Barbentane.
Castle Barbentane not visit more.

Guided tours offered by the Tourist Office :

The Tourist Office offers tours of the village to be guided through the narrow streets, hear the story of the village and be telling anecdotes. The tour lasts about 1:30. This period may be increased or decreased according to your request.
Only for groups of 10 people.
Visit charge ( reservations must be made at least 15 days in advance, if possible by mail, fax or mail indicating the approximate number of people. ).
For more information : Tel: +33 4 90 90 85 86 - Email: ot.barbentane@visitprovence.com

The house of the Knights : Old manor house of the 12th century with 16th century additions, like neighboring church, it is classified a historical monument since 1929.
The Tower Anglica : Built in 1365 by Cardinal Grimoard, brother of Pope Urban V from a height of 28 meters and 10 meters on each side that ends with a long turret, is the great witness of medieval times. Historic Monument since 1925, it was sung by Frédéric Mistral in Iscles d'Or.
The Romanesque church : In the heart of the city, the church, extended successively to the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, has a porch -like mantel, historical monument as well as the bell tower.
The mill Bretoule : Built shortly before the French Revolution, the mill Bretoule, whose wings were arrested in 1845, is located near the Anglica tower, set in the pines.
The door of Séquier : Exit south walls of the Middle Ages. Séquier, Provencal " seca " means dry. The farmers were drying their harvest of vegetables for winter supplies in the street Séquier.
The door Calendrale : Built in the early Middle Ages ( 1302 ), it controls the entry of north walls.
Town Hall : It is a monument of the 17th century called Hotel des Barons de Chabert. It is the seat of the City Council since 1888 and has a clock and a bell of 250 pounds that can be heard throughout the campaign.
Tourist Signs: Guided tour in the village made up of plates enamelled lava on the main monuments of the village; accompanying booklet available at the Tourist Office.

Information points	Tourist Office of Barbentane
Monuments	Castle of Barbentane Church Notre-Dame-de-Grâce House of the Chevaliers Tower Anglica
Natural sites	Forest of Barbentane

From March to October, Camargue races held regularly in the arena.
In mid-November to late January, bingo held every weekend by the associations barbentanaises.
In March:

Early March: Spring Gourmet: Living local produce at the village hall.
Feast of St. Joseph Craft Fair and Donkeys. Parade Donkey cart with the participation of bands and folk groups, dining hall and the show at the hall.

In May:

Weekend Ascension Day youth.
Various bullfights (Camargue races, bull running, abrivados, attrapaïres competition) in the village streets or in the arena and atmosphere Bodega.
The Race Walking Montagnette of 15,500 km.
Day of the Horse in the arenas: in the morning and riding demonstrations show and parade in the afternoon.

End of June: Feast of Saint John.

Race Camargue Protection.
Vespers traditional Sain Jean followed the blessing of fire on the church square, and the traditional fireworks display arenas.
On Course Grand Ball with orchestra.
Mass at St John Village Hall to the south side.
Breakfast carters at the Village Hall.
Church Square, blessing of the horses and Carreto Ramado followed the parade of the cart rowed through the village.

The second half of July: The nights musical theater of the Rebutte.
In August:

Early August: Festival of theater in the theater of Rebutte.
End of August: Fête votive. Throughout the festival: dance, fairground attractions, boules competition, abrivados, encierros, roussataïos, intervillages, Camargue races, competitions herds, balls on the course, bodegas and aioli.

Mid-September: Heritage Days: Heritage train, guided tours of the village and Castle Barbentane, exceptional opening of the old prison and the church tower.
The second half of October: Luke Fair: Exhibition-sale of handicrafts at the village hall.
The second half of November: Vigil in the traditional Provencal village hall.
In December:

The second half of December: Midnight Mass and Christmas Pastrage at Notre Dame de Grace.
La Pastorale: Room in Provençal celebrating the Nativity.

Circuit "and Green Water" to discover the Tourist Office Barbentane: pathways in plain open all year.
10 homers in Montagnette.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Lavender Fields and Tour of the L'Occitane© Factory	Arts and Crafts	110 €	Avignon (6.9 km)
Tour of Vaison la Romaine & Wine and Cheese Tasting	Culture and education	150 €	Avignon (6.9 km)
Excursion to the Camargue Nature Park and Tour of Saintes Maries de la Mer	Nature and the great outdoors	85 €	Avignon (6.9 km)
Provence Day of Discovery : Wine and Chocolate Tasting	Entertainment	130 €	Avignon (6.9 km)
Visit the wonders of Provence and sample wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape	Culture and education	120 €	Avignon (6.9 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
The Hermitage	Hike	Easy	3:00	Collias (22 km)
From the Spring to the Venice of Provence	Cycling itinerary	Easy	2:00	L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (25 km)
Fountains of Pernes	Village visit	Easy	2:00	Pernes-les-Fontaines (27 km)
Robion - Maubec	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Robion (30 km)
Source of the Boulon, Baude Rocks	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Robion (30 km)

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