City Pélissanne is one of 5 towns forming the massif des Costes. It is also composed of Alleins, Aurons and Vernègues La Barben. Pélissanne is located 6 kilometers from Salon-de-Provence and less than 40 kilometers from Aix-en-Provence.
The first traces of habitat Pélissanne date back to 4000 BC.
In ancient times, is a commercial hub Pélissanne: Via Aurelia and other pre-Roman roads meet there. In the Middle Ages, the village was protected by a wall.
Construction of Craponne canal will allow the town to develop its agriculture.
