Gréasque

Gréasque

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGréasqueFuveau at 3.6 km (6 min)
Insee code13046Saint-Savournin at 3.8 km (5 min)
Postcode13850Cadolive at 5.2 km (9 min)
Latitude43.4312550Mimet at 5.9 km (8 min)
Longitude5.5444960Belcodène at 7.5 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 276 to 385 metersGardanne at 7.6 km (11 min)
Surface6.15 km²Peypin at 8.4 km (10 min)
Population3878 inhabitantsLa Bouilladisse at 8.8 km (10 min)
Density627 inhabitants/km²Meyreuil at 11.2 km (13 min)
Chief townMarseille (at 38 km, 33 min)La Destrousse at 11.4 km (13 min)
DepartmentBouches-du-RhôneChâteauneuf-le-Rouge at 11.8 km (12 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At 15 km from Aix-en-Provence, the village had as main activity the coal mines, now closed. It is now moving toward modernity, with its industrial zone, the enhancement of its heritage: the mining museum, forest and trail hiking and biking, the castle and the village center.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The castle during the Middle Ages, Gréasque is called Villa, ie a village without a castle or bulwark. The castle was built by the Ollières the early 17th century. The Marquis de Castellane - Majastre lord - has long fought to keep his land and his castle, until it is sold as a concession to the coal mining company in the Bouches du Rhone. On June 13, 1990, Mayor Suzanne Maurel-Chord and Municipal Council acquires and restores the rules of art.
  • The Polar Mining History: Pole History Mining Gréasque open to the public since November 6, 2000, shows an old coal mine shaft, the shaft Hély Oissel. It offers tours around themes rich and varied cross-cutting issues such as mine to the formation of coal, its impact on land use, exploitation, occupation of miner and the dangers that are inherent ... but also specific aspects of the well Hély Oissel through the original hoist, which allowed the movement of the cage, models reviving the well ... The pole Mining History is open daily except Tuesdays and May 1st, from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h (last visited 17h).
  • Activities: Tour mountain biking, hiking, permanent orienteering course with fitness trail, playgrounds and picnic Haulers, natural basin. Skate park open to all.
  • A service area and parking for campers is provided on the parking lot of the mining museum. This area is free and enjoys superb views of Mont Sainte-Victoire by Paul Cézanne expensive.
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Gréasque
Leisure centresMuseum Pôle Historique Minier - Puits Hély d'Oissel

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Book festival: end March / early April.
  • Field Day at the Dump: the Ascension.
  • Spring Fair (handicraft, gastronomy ...) in May.
  • Fires of Saint John, in June.
  • Jazz Festival: early July.
  • Fête votive: July.
  • Garage sale: October.
  • Christmas Fair in November.
PHOTOS
Pole History Mining
 
Castle
Gréasque at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire
 
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WEATHER
Saturday 2 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 29°C
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 16°C - Max. 27°C
Monday 4 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Mas des Ecureuils
Aix-en-Provence
Located 5 km from the historic city center of Aix en Provence, Le Mas des Squirrels 3 Stars Hotel and Restaurant opens its doors in the heart of the pine forest of Provence. For cocktails,...
Located 15 km from GréasqueFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 
Autour d'un feu
Aubagne
Restaurant cuisine and family, open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday, evenings by reservation, 12 € menu, input dessert dish, and map.
Located 15.3 km from GréasqueFrom 15 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Villa Victoria, Maison d'hôtes    
9.5
Gréasque
Ideally located in the triangle Aix Marseille Cassis, between Sainte Victoire and Calanques, Villa Victoria welcomes you in two rooms or one room and one suite of 2 rooms, quality mark...
Located in GréasqueFrom 89 € to 120 € the double room 
Le Marijas    
10
Peynier
Situated in the heart of Provence 15 km South East of Aix, inserted in a protected and privileged domain, the Mari Jas has open its fives rooms. Facing the Montagne Sainte-Victoire,...
Located 4.5 km from GréasqueFrom 85 € to 140 € the double room 
Club des Pins    
9.1
Aubagne
The villa, at the foot of Garlaban, with panoramic views over the valley and hills Huveaune of the Chaine de l'Etoile, in 8000 m² of garden, swimming pool 100 m², terraces, three double...
Located 12.7 km from GréasqueFrom 80 € to 100 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
House for 8 persons
Gréasque
Beautiful villa on one level, air conditioned, for a great holiday with family or friends. It has 4 double rooms for 8 to 10 people. You will love the superb pool with Jacuzzi of 14...
Located in GréasqueFrom 663 € to 3150 € per week 
La moulinade
Gardanne
Ground floor of our villa in a large garden with swimming pool and all amenities. Slightly elevated position on the outer Gardanne at the foot of the mountain of mimicry. View on the...
Located 7.5 km from GréasqueFrom 300 € to 700 € per week 
Les lauriers dans bastide à roquevaire  SPECIAL OFFER
Roquevaire
Garden of 60 m ², 3 rooms, 3 * star by OTI in Aubagne bastide of 7000 m ², shared pool, private parking, terrace, comfortable, shops and entertainment nearby.
Located 11.6 km from GréasqueFrom 350 € to 850 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Garlaban    
7.6
Aubagne
Nestled in the mountains of Garlaban, camping welcomes you in green surroundings of 7.5 acres of pine, oak and olive trees. Located in the hills of Marcel Pagnol, near Marseille and...
Located 14.8 km from Gréasque 
Les grands pins    
8
Le Castellet
Located in the quiet of a 400 m altitude, under the sun has provençalet the shadow of a large pine pinede. Les offers 200 comfortable and Pitches and 30 locations all equipées. A 20...
Located 26 km from Gréasque18 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence Côté Sud Peypin     
7.7
Peypin
Located in the picturesque village of Peypin, between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, this 3-star residence presents a peaceful, countryside backdrop to your holiday in Provence . The...
Located 5 km from GréasqueRoom from 60 €
Logis Hôtel La Fenière     
7.8
La Bouilladisse
The Logis is located a 10-minutes drive from Aix-en-Provence and Aubagne. It has an outdoor swimming pool and en-suite guestrooms with TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Fenière's...
Located 5.4 km from GréasqueRoom from 50 €
Best Western Aix - Sainte Victoire     
7.9
Fuveau
The Mona Lisa Ste Victoire is an avant-garde architecture in the heart of the peace and quiet of the Provencal countryside. High-tech equipment hotel with top-of-the-range services....
Located 6 km from GréasqueRoom from 51 €

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