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La Penne-sur-Huveaune

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

Between Marseille and Aubagne, the charming town of La Penne-sur-Huveaune draws her features in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône. This curious village has the distinction of being cut in two by a small mountain range rising to 134 meters. Crossed by the Huveaune river from east to west, the town surrounded by scrubland extends to the massive Saint-Cyr and has the highest Candolle to 404 meters and the Telegraph whose summit reaches 311 meters.

The city dates from antiquity. Placed on a Roman road, it preserves the Roman remains, including the Pennelus dating from the first century BC. BC and classified historical monument.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Penne-sur-Huveaune
Postcode13821
Latitude43.2822150 (N 43° 16’ 56”)
Longitude5.5156349 (E 5° 30’ 56”)
AltitudeFrom 70m to 404m
Surface area3.56 km²
Population6574 inhabitants
Density1846 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (14.9 km, 17 min)
Insee code13070
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Aubagne5.4 km (10 min)
Les Olives9.1 km (16 min)
Allauch9.4 km (16 min)
Carnoux-en-Provence10.4 km (12 min)
Plan-de-Cuques11.5 km (19 min)
Roquefort-la-Bédoule11.7 km (9 min)
Gémenos11.9 km (13 min)
Roquevaire13.1 km (15 min)
Château-Gombert13.4 km (21 min)
Marseille15.3 km (19 min)
Auriol16.8 km (13 min)
Cuges-les-Pins17.6 km (17 min)
La Bouilladisse18.2 km (14 min)
La Destrousse19.6 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

The famous landmark is probably the La Penne-sur-Huveaune Pennelus, also called Pennelle. This imposing building built by the Romans calls of scientists on its destination. Mausoleum? Tomb without clearance? Monument marking a victory? All the hypotheses are allowed. Some even believe that the Pennelus has been integrated into the defenses of the ancient castle. Anyway, this monument is sure to arouse your curiosity.

Another impressive building is sure to impress. The Candolle aqueduct built in 1866 has no less than 16 arches to a height of 12 meters high and 122 meters long. In 1873 he was put in water to irrigate the farmlands of the town by the water of the Durance. Agriculture who disappeared in 1986, the canal was closed at that time.

Tours and hiking are from La Penne-sur-Huveaune. Leave on roads to discover magnificent sites as sources of Huveaune and the peaks of Candolle and Telegraph.

The town also has a theater, where the Comoedia occur many artists declining all arts. You will assist the comfort of the Italian theater, concerts, plays and many other tasty programming throughout the year.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

Every Thursday morning, the La Penne-sur-Huveaune market opens its doors at 9am 13h, instead Pellegrin. Local producers and street will welcome you in a friendly atmosphere to help you discover vegetables, cheeses and textiles.

During May, Scent of a Woman, La Penne-sur-Huveaune back in time to the Middle Ages with its event "Medieval". Throughout the weekend, you can watch free shows. Many activities are offered for children and adults. You can also enjoy the medieval market. Finally, on Saturday evening, a grand parade and night show will leave you speechless.

During a week in June, La Penne-sur-Huveaune organizes the event "100% drama". You can attend no less than twenty performances of amateur local troops who fight scene. A week under the sign of the theater for a major cultural event.

Weather

Tuesday 30 april
Min. 14°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 1 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 2 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Indoor karting in a multi-activity leisure centre
Entertainment22 € Aubagne (480 m)
Supervised kayak ride in the Calanques
Nature and the great outdoors35 € to 65 € Cassis (7.9 km)
Picnic hike in the Calanques National Park
Nature and the great outdoors30 € to 40 € Marseille (10.7 km)
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château d'If
Culture and education7 € Marseille (11.6 km)
Boat trip in the creeks
Nature and the great outdoors59 € Marseille (11.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovery of the historic center of Aubagne
HikeEasy40 minAubagne (4.3 km)
Route des Crêtes clifftop road and Cap Canaille
Car itineraryEasy1:30Cassis (7.6 km)
Maougavi
HikeEasy1:00Ceyreste (11.4 km)
Between Sainte-Victoire and Sainte-Baume
HikeEasy4:00La Destrousse (12.8 km)
Soft path
Village visitEasy1:00La Ciotat (14.1 km)

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