Trets

Trets

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownTrets
Insee code13110
Postcode13530
Latitude43.4469090
Longitude5.6841549
AltitudeFrom 217 to 810 meters
Surface70.31 km²
Population10463 inhabitants
Density148 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townMarseille (at 46 km, 41 min)Peynier at 3.6 km
DepartmentBouches-du-RhôneRousset at 6.3 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Surrounded by the towns of Saint-Zacharie, Rousset and Peynier, Trets is located between Sainte-Victoire mountain and Aurelian, 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, 35 minutes from Aubagne and 40 minutes from Marseille, in full heart of Provence. River Arc is the main waterway of the town. Trets is a member of the Community of the Pays d'Aix, which includes 34 municipalities.

The market is held on Wednesdays and Sundays.

A medieval town walls surround the heart of the city that holds little streets and secret gardens.


SIGHTSEEING

Many accounts of the past are to visit:

The feudal castle with ramparts, towers, square doors.

The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth, a former priory of Provencal Romanesque apse with its Romanesque nave and barrel-vaulted arch, Gothic chapels, and its bell massive unfinished, his bas-relief marble Veyrier, a student of Puget .

La Chapelle Saint-Jean du Puy, isolated on a peak at 658 m (former chapel) with a Romanesque apse, was rebuilt in classical style and decorated with two columns Gallo-Roman.

Swimming pool, BMX track, golf course (5 km), walking tours, bike hikes, two stadiums, bowling alley, skate park, tennis courts, equestrian centers, corners hunting and fishing ... everything is designed for relaxation but also for hosting companies. Two areas of growing business, a traffic plan revisited, construction of offices and homes, Trets meets all requirements.

A library, a multimedia area, several showrooms and entertainment, a cinema, Trets a wealth of cultural activities besides the activities proposed by the hundreds of organizations that energize the city!


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Farmer's Market on Wednesday morning.

Spring Fair on the second Sunday of March.

May 1: Pilgrimage to the Hermitage in St Jean du Puy.

July: antique fair, the feast of St Eloi (cavalcade of horses).

July: Festival Nights Trets.

Mid-July: Festival of Folklore.

Early August: The Medieval.

August: St Bartholomew Fair.

September: Heritage Days.

Cultural programming (concerts, theater, exhibitions) throughout the year.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Ideas weekend, holiday and output, with family or lovers:

City of Cassis and its creeks unique in the world, accessible on foot or by boat.

Visit Marseille Vieille Charité, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Chateau d'If, Isle of Friuli, the Old Port.

Visit Aix-en-Provence and its 260 fountains, the Granet Museum, bustling city, many restaurants, shopping, regional festivals.

Gorges du Verdon.

Thoronet Abbey - Abbey Senanque.

Les Baux de Provence.

Avignon Festival.

The Camargue - Arles - Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Caving - Introduction and hikesSports sensations30 €Trets
18-hole golf course at the Sainte-Baume MassifSports sensationsFrom 49 € to 70 €Nans-les-Pins (11.2 km)
Craft exhibition - Bossy tile factoryCraftFreeGardanne (18.9 km)
Karting, quad bikes and paintball at the Starter ParkEntertainment12 €Cuges-les-Pins (19.1 km)
Pastis and alcohol distillery tourLocal flavours2 €Aubagne (19.3 km)

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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 19°C
Friday 24 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Hostellerie du Moulin de la Sambuc  
8.1
Saint-Zacharie
Located 30 km from Marseille, Hostellerie du Moulin de la Sambuc opens the doors of his estate in the village of Saint-Zacharie. Treat yourself to a peaceful retreat in the hotel and...
Located 7.2 km from Trets47 € per person 
Domaine de Chateauneuf  
8.5
Nans-les-Pins
At the foot of the Sainte Baume, the area of ​​Chateauneuf opens its doors. Come relax in this prestigious 18th century country house and take the time to experience this magical moment....
Located 9.3 km from Trets51 € per person 
La Galinière  
8
Châteauneuf-le-Rouge
In a green setting at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire, the restaurant opens its doors La Galinière. In an elegant room with soft shades of beige and old stone walls or on the terrace...
Located 10.5 km from Trets39 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le deffend vieux    
9.8
Trets
Located in the heart of Provence, The Deffend Vieux dating from the 16th / 17th century, offers a wide panorama of vineyards AOC Sainte Victoire. More than just a guest room, the Deffend...
Located in Trets75 € the double room 
Chambre d'hôtes lou parpaioun  
Saint-Zacharie
The guest house 'Lou Parpaioun' offers a magnificent view over the Sainte-Baume in Provence, with a superb terrace, very quiet, overlooking a park of pines and olive trees. 'Lou Parpaioun'...
Located 6.8 km from Trets75 € 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 7.3 km from TretsFrom 85 € to 140 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Accueuillante villa en Provence  
9.7
  SPECIAL OFFER
Trets
Ideal for visiting Provence, Housing is located in a particularly beautiful with stunning views of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. The surrounding area is rich in places of ballads in...
Located in TretsFrom 800 € to 1100 € per week 
La Baume du Moulin
Auriol
'La Baume du moulin', gite Auriol. Between Garlaban and St. Baume, Baume du Moulin your family can receive up to 5 people for a holiday in the heart of Provence. Ideally located, the...
Located 7.2 km from TretsFrom 245 € to 350 € per week 
Maison a auriol
Auriol
Renovated house in the Provencal countryside at the foot of the Sainte Baume 800 m from the village center (shops) _60 m² -2 rooms 4 persons. 1300 m² garden with pine trees.
Located 9.6 km from TretsFrom 450 € to 550 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Garlaban    
7.4
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 20 km from TretsFrom 16 € to 22 € per day 
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 22 km from TretsFrom 16 € to 19 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel de la Vallée de L'Arc     
8.4
Trets
Originally an 18th-century Postal relay, located in the centre of the medieval town of Trets, Hotel de la Vallée de l'Arc provides comfortable accommodation and quality service. Guestrooms...
Located in TretsRoom from 55 €
Logis Hôtel Déjeunez Sous L'Arbre     
8.7
Rousset
In the heart of Provence, Logis Hôtel Déjeunez Sous L'arbre offers comfortable accommodation, a sauna, children’s playground and a delightful outdoor swimming pool in a quiet and peaceful...
Located 6.3 km from TretsRoom from 90 €
Best Western Aix - Sainte Victoire     
7.5
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 7.4 km from TretsRoom from 18 €

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