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Grans

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

Grans - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône
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City of Bouches-du-Rhone, between Salon-de-Provence and Miramas, Grans takes place thirty-five kilometers from Marseille and forty-five kilometers from Aix-en-Provence. Crossed by the Touloubre, it is located not far from Cornillon-Confoux or Istres and Pélissanne.

Seigneurie mentioned since the twelfth century, Grans has experienced a certain prosperity over the centuries, including more than a dozen mills wheat in the nineteenth century. Its typical Provencal architecture seduces visitors to the area, as well as its exceptional landscapes.

Its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in the region makes it an ideal tourist destination to discover all the splendours of Provence or the pleasures of the Mediterranean. Sports lovers will also find their happiness in this dynamic community.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGrans
Postcode13450
Tourism label
Latitude43.6070730 (N 43° 36’ 25”)
Longitude5.0637770 (E 5° 3’ 50”)
AltitudeFrom 38m to 110m
Surface area27.60 km²
Population5286 inhabitants
Density191 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (57 km, 39 min)
Insee code13044
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Salon-de-Provence5.5 km (9 min)
Lançon-Provence6.5 km (9 min)
Cornillon-Confoux7.7 km (11 min)
Miramas8.8 km (12 min)
Saint-Chamas9.2 km (13 min)
Pélissanne10.8 km (15 min)
La Barben12.2 km (16 min)
Eyguières12.4 km (15 min)
Aurons13.5 km (22 min)
La Fare-les-Oliviers13.8 km (14 min)
Istres15.4 km (22 min)
Vernègues15.7 km (26 min)
Lamanon16.9 km (21 min)
Alleins18.1 km (25 min)
Aureille19.5 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in this city with typically Provençal houses, do not miss to go to admire the works of Dauphin in the municipal museum or to traverse the prehistoric station of Baou Majour.

Pleasant place to walk and rest, the Mary Rose Fountain is also a must in the town.

You will enjoy walking in the regional nature reserve Poitevine-Look-Coming, or browse the various marked hiking trails that encircle the city. Pony rides or horse riding are also possible on site.

Events and festivities

Photos

Village of Grans
Village of Grans
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A village street
A village street
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Abrivado
Abrivado
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Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 25°C
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Sunday 26 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 25°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine Nais
Local flavours9 € Rognes (24 km)
Wine tasting at the Domaine Mas Carlin
Local flavoursFreeMas-Blanc-des-Alpilles (32 km)
Tour of the Luberon by electric bike
Nature and the great outdoors35 € to 315 € Bonnieux (32 km)
In the Footsteps of Van Gogh : Saint Remy de Provence, Saint-Paul de Mausole, Les Baux and Arles
Culture and education125 € Aix-en-Provence (32 km)
Visit Cassis – Departure from Aix en Provence
Entertainment70 € Aix-en-Provence (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Robion - Maubec
HikeIntermediate3:00Robion (27 km)
Source of the Boulon, Baude Rocks
HikeIntermediate3:00Robion (27 km)
Courrejho (the courrée)
HikeEasy1:00Ménerbes (28 km)
Tour of Saint-Pons
HikeEasy4:00Bonnieux (32 km)
To the choirs of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy1:05Aix-en-Provence (32 km)

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