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Jouques

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône

Jouques - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône
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Geographical information

MunicipalityJouques
Postcode13490
Latitude43.6366470 (N 43° 38’ 12”)
Longitude5.6395500 (E 5° 38’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 209m to 782m
Surface area80.35 km²
Population4537 inhabitants
Density56 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (56 km, 43 min)
Insee code13048
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Peyrolles-en-Provence5.6 km (10 min)
Meyrargues10.3 km (15 min)
Rians11.9 km (14 min)
Mirabeau13.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance13.9 km (16 min)
Vauvenargues16.7 km (26 min)
Pertuis17.1 km (22 min)
Venelles17.5 km (19 min)
Artigues18 km (22 min)
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade18.2 km (21 min)
Beaumont-de-Pertuis18.7 km (22 min)
Esparron20 km (24 min)
La Bastidonne21 km (24 min)
La Tour-d'Aigues23 km (27 min)

Things to see and do

The flowery streets of the village slowly climbing to the top of the hill. Upstairs, you will discover the Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque, listed historical monument and its superb view over the rooftops of the surrounding landscape and Jouques.

Throughout the walk in the village, discover the old houses of the 16th and 17th centuries, walkways, fountains, the palace of the 16th century and the 18th century castle.

Go also to the discovery of the chapels of the town.

Hiking, horseback riding and biking at Concors (779 m), the Vautubière (660 m) or to Our Lady of Consolation.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments

Events and festivities

Every Sunday morning local market.

Twice a year, is a great place garage sale and flea market on the parkway village in May and September.

Photos

Fontaine Fontête
Fontaine Fontête
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Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque
Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque
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Jouques from Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque
Jouques from Notre-Dame-de-la-Roque
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The municipality
The municipality
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Fontaine
Fontaine
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Grand pré
Grand pré
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Bourg de la Roque
Bourg de la Roque
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Ruelle fleurie
Ruelle fleurie
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At the edge of Réal
At the edge of Réal
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Maison fleurie
Maison fleurie
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Door of Saint-Pierre church
Door of Saint-Pierre church
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Courtyard of the Galerie des Baumes
Courtyard of the Galerie des Baumes
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Notre-Dame de la Consolation
Notre-Dame de la Consolation
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Rural museum of local history
Rural museum of local history
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Clock of Jouques
Clock of Jouques
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Chapelle Sainte-Consorce
Chapelle Sainte-Consorce
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Medieval silos
Medieval silos
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Concors
Concors
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Concors and Grand Pré
Concors and Grand Pré
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Vautubière et coquelicots
Vautubière et coquelicots
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La Mairie
La Mairie
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The monument to the Dead
The monument to the Dead
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Basic boating lake of Plantin Peyrolles-en-Provence: lifeguard from 11h to 19h when the site opened in mid-June to early September, paddling pool for children under 6 years, canoe rental , pedalos and surfbikes, picnic tables, playgrounds for children 3 to 14 years, petanque, beach volleyball and beach soccer, ping-pong, bar, washrooms with showers. Paid parking from July 1 to September 2. Information +33 4 42 57 89 82.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Treetop adventure course at the heart of Luberon
Sports sensations9 € to 21 € La Tour-d'Aigues (8.8 km)
Outdoor show: Letters from my Windmill
Entertainment17 € Le Tholonet (16.2 km)
Segway Tour of Aix-en-Provence – 2 hours
Entertainment50 € Aix-en-Provence (19.9 km)
Discover the Villages of Luberon and the Lavender Fields
Entertainment72 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Visit the Lavender Fields
Nature and the great outdoors72 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sainte-Victoire Mountain - Saint-Ser Chapel
HikeIntermediate1:30Puyloubier (12.7 km)
Water fountains of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy55 minAix-en-Provence (19.9 km)
To the choirs of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy1:05Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Around Gréoux-les-Bains Electric Bike
Cycling itineraryEasy2:30Gréoux-les-Bains (24 km)
Hiking and biking trails in Gréasque
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Gréasque (24 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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A rental car
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