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La Fare-les-Oliviers

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Important town of Bouches-du-Rhône, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, La Fare-les-Oliviers takes place about forty kilometers from Marseille and is part of the great metropolis Aix-Marseille-Provence. It is located near Coudoux Berre l'Etang and Cornillon-Confoux.

This true green oasis surrounded by hills and vineyards experienced first human occupation in prehistoric times. It is mainly developed in the Gallo-Roman, as evidenced updates important mosaics on the scene, before forming gradually over the centuries the face it has today.

Long turned to olive cultivation, as the name suggests, the town remains popular today La Fare-les-Oliviers visitors for its charm and its beautiful landscapes.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Fare-les-Oliviers
Postcode13580
Tourism label
Latitude43.5509930 (N 43° 33’ 4”)
Longitude5.1945410 (E 5° 11’ 40”)
AltitudeFrom 27m to 223m
Surface area13.98 km²
Population8906 inhabitants
Density637 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (38 km, 30 min)
Insee code13037
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Coudoux5.7 km (10 min)
Lançon-Provence8.5 km (10 min)
Velaux8.5 km (11 min)
Rognac9.2 km (12 min)
Ventabren9.6 km (15 min)
Vitrolles12.9 km (17 min)
Berre-l'Étang13.1 km (17 min)
Grans13.8 km (14 min)
Pélissanne14.4 km (17 min)
Salon-de-Provence15.6 km (19 min)
Saint-Chamas15.7 km (16 min)
Cornillon-Confoux15.7 km (17 min)
La Barben15.8 km (19 min)
Saint-Victoret16.2 km (19 min)
Marignane16.9 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Built around the tenth century, the medieval fortress Castellas is the main tourist attraction of the town of La Fare-les-Oliviers. Originally defense strategic element near the Etang de Berre, it was occupied until the eighteenth century, before being abandoned in favor of the Pavilion, a mansion set in the heart of the village and today classified historic monument.

Walking through the town, you can admire the beautiful church of the eighteenth century or be charmed by vineyards and other hiking trails nearby.

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Saturday morning.

Concerts are held in June for the Music Day.

In August, up to the feast of St. Rosalia with its funfair, the fireworks, the ball or street entertainment.

In September, the RDB Fest festival is the opportunity to attend several rock concerts.

A Christmas market with entertainment is offered in December.

Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 22°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 24°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 (17.8 km)
Day trip to the Lavender Fields and the Verdon Gorges
Nature and the great outdoors125 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Tour Provence : Discover Avignon and the Villages of Luberon
Entertainment130 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Trip to the Villages of Luberon with Regional Wine Tasting
Entertainment155 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Discover the Provencal Vineyards
Nature and the great outdoors85 € Aix-en-Provence (20 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
To the choirs of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy1:05Aix-en-Provence (20 km)
Water fountains of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy55 minAix-en-Provence (20 km)
Courrejho (the courrée)
HikeEasy1:00Ménerbes (31 km)
Hiking and biking trails in Gréasque
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Gréasque (32 km)
Tour of Saint-Pons
HikeEasy4:00Bonnieux (32 km)

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