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178 · Places to discover
Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
Set in a former tobacco factory, Friche la Belle de Mai brings together creative spaces, exhibitions, performance venues and places to take a break. Play and sports areas, a bookshop, gardens and dining options let yo…
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
At the foot of mont Boron, the grotte du Lazaret explores prehistoric human occupation in Nice. The visitor route combines explanations of human evolution, a room dedicated to archaeological professions, and an immers…
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Le Thor · Vaucluse
At the Thouzon caves, the guided tour follows a former underground river among mineral formations. Allow 45–50 minutes in a cave at 13°C. The 2026 season ends on 1 November; booking is recommended.
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Sérignan-du-Comtat · Vaucluse
In Sérignan-du-Comtat, the Harmas lets you explore the house and garden where Jean-Henri Fabre worked. The collections and outdoor spaces reflect his research into nature.
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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
On the Vieux-Port quayside, admire the Baroque façade of the Hôtel de Ville, built in the 17th century. At the rear, an arcade connects the buildings, recalling the distinctive layout of the former municipal and tradi…
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Toulon · Var
In central Toulon, the jardin Alexandre Ier links the spaces of the Chalucet district through planted paths, pools and cascading water steps. You can sit on the benches or at the large tables, admire the bandstand or …
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
On the hills of western Nice, the botanical garden brings together collections of Mediterranean plants and species adapted to the local climate. Stroll through the planted areas, observe their shapes and enjoy views o…
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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
Near parc Borély, the botanical garden offers a journey through plants from several continents. Its themed spaces include Japanese and Chinese gardens, Mediterranean plants, climbing plants and collections of succulen…
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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
On boulevard Michelet, discover the garden of a former Marseille country house. Terraces, pools, fountains, rows of trees and flowerbeds create a setting inspired by traditional Provençal gardens. Reduced in size as t…
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
On the hill of Cimiez, this garden invites you to slow down beneath centuries-old olive trees. The lawns offer space for breaks and picnics, while children have play areas and pétanque players gather on the courts. Th…
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Toulon · Var
The jardin du Las offers a walk among remarkable trees, a meadow, a greenhouse and small areas devoted to plants or rocks. The route leads to the riverbank, with Mediterranean and exotic species to observe along the w…
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
Next to the monastère de Cimiez, this garden offers a green retreat above Nice. Stroll along its paths and take time to enjoy views of the city and sea. Explore at your own pace for a break between visits in the Cimie…
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Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
Around the Palais du Pharo, stroll through the jardin Émile-Duclaux for views of the Vieux-Port, the waterfront and ferries coming and going. The paths take you past various viewpoints, while the lawns invite you to t…
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Èze · Alpes-Maritimes
At the top of the village of Èze, the exotic garden displays its cacti, aloes and agaves among the remains of an ancient fortress. Follow the paths to discover drought-adapted plants before reaching viewpoints over th…
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Hyères · Var
Near the centre of Hyères, parc Olbius Riquier has paths winding around a pond, small bridges and beds of exotic plants. Palm trees, bamboo and tall trees provide a shady walk through this botanical garden. Children c…
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Mérindol · Vaucluse
In Mérindol, La Muse presents the history of the Waldensians in the Luberon and beyond. Outdoor information panels remain accessible outside the small museum’s opening hours and show the way to the Mémorial Vaudois. F…
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Oppède · Vaucluse
In Oppède, the museum at La Royère explains the stages from olive harvesting to oil production. Objects and multimedia displays introduce this Provençal activity.
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Buoux · Vaucluse
Above the Aiguebrun valley, Fort de Buoux preserves the remains of a medieval defensive complex. The route crosses a rocky site with ramparts, water reservoirs and traces of former dwellings.
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Caumont-sur-Durance · Vaucluse
This garden in Caumont-sur-Durance showcases the remains of a Roman villa and its long ornamental pool. The route combines archaeological discovery with planted areas inspired by antiquity.
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Manosque · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
On the slopes of Mont d’Or in Manosque, discover the house where Jean Giono wrote almost all of his work. Le Paraïs preserves the writer’s family and literary world, with his studies, writing tools and personal librar…
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Vaison-la-Romaine · Vaucluse
Vaison-la-Romaine Archaeological Park lets you explore part of the ancient city around Puymin, among streets, house remains and monuments. Continue your discovery at the Théo-Desplans museum. An activity booklet is av…
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Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt · Vaucluse
In Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, the gardens of Bourgane surround an 18th-century country house. Tree-lined avenues, box hedges and pools reveal the layout of an old Provençal estate.
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Gargas · Vaucluse
In Gargas, a guided tour takes you through part of the former ochre mining galleries. The site offers an insight into this underground work and the industrial history of the Pays d’Apt.
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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes
The monastère de Cimiez combines a place of worship with a museum devoted to the Franciscan presence in Nice. In the convent’s former cells, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and frescoes recall the lives of the fria…
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