Hiking in the Hills of Our Childhood (Le Garlaban)

5.0 (1 reviews) Marseille, France
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Come and walk in the footsteps of our childhood hills on the holiday route. A unique experience to live with incredible landscapes.

Immersive experience on the road to Provencal holidays at the foot of the hills.
Come live or relive Provencal stories directly where they were lived by our elders.
The smell of hills, thyme, rosemary, the songs of cicadas and birds will allow you to feel the same emotions.
You will discover wonderful landscapes representative of our region.
Go hiking with us to discover all these wonderful places.
You will discover some of the works of famous and recognized authors in Provence. We will also share some anecdotes.
"It's not a mountain, it's not a hill, it's Garlaban!!!"

What's included

  • 2 pairs of walking poles (on request)
  • We will prepare a picnic for you with regional products so that you can taste the flavors of Provence :-)
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Chateau de la Buzine
    1h
    We will start with the place that both amazed and frightened Célestine, Marcel Pagnol's mother, during these weekly trips to their vacation home. Don't worry, Mastoc, the guard's dog, no longer lives there...
  2. Cimetiere de la Treille
    1h
    You will discover the final resting place of the Pagnol family and that of Lili (David Magnan) who rests in this same place.
  3. 1h
    Discover the filming location of Manon's home in Manon des Sources and the place where Ugolin cried out to her for his love
  4. La Croix De Garlaban 714 M, Depuis Lascours - Roquevaire
    1h 30m
    It's not a hill, it's not a mountain, it's "Garlaban". One of the highest points of the Bouches du Rhône department. We will share a picnic there composed of regional products.
  5. 1h 30m
    The Big Owl rests there from time to time. It is the refuge of little hermits in stormy weather. Lili introduced it to Marcel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will go together to this place starting from the Château de La Buzine. In case of delay, we will meet at this 2nd meeting point in the small parking lot opposite the entrance to the Cemetery.

Meeting point

The meeting point is located in the car park opposite the main entrance to the Château (top entrance)

End point

We will go together to this place starting from the Château de La Buzine. In case of delay, we will meet at this 2nd meeting point in the small parking lot opposite the entrance to the Cemetery.

End point

The meeting point is located in the car park opposite the main entrance to the Château (top entrance)

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate guests with dietary requirements such as vegetarians and vegans. Just let us know.
  • If you require walking poles, please let us know at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (1)

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