Family activities in Aubagne

Are you planning to spend a few days with your family in Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône? What a great idea! Aubagne is a town in the south-east of France where know-how and a warm welcome are the order of the day. You’re sure to have a great time with your family in Aubagne, and you may never want to leave because there’s so much to do with the whole family.

Discover Aubagne with your family

Aubagne is well known for its production of pottery and ceramics around the Santons de Provence. You can’t visit Aubagne without stopping off at the Village des Santons en Provence. This museum is located opposite the Garlaban hill, on the ancient ramparts of the town. A beautiful nod to Aubagne’s history.

At the Village des Santons en Provence you’ll find two museums, one with a permanent exhibition and another temporary one that changes with the seasons and events. It’s a dazzling experience for young and old alike, and it’s completely free of charge.

The famous writer Marcel Pagnol was a native of Aubagne. So when you come to visit the town, you absolutely must stop off at the house where he was born, which has now been transformed into a 130m² museum. Here you can retrace Marcel Pagnol’s life and discover personal objects, letters and exclusive photos. Admission to the museum is free for children under 6, and beyond that €3 per person.

Finally, don’t forget to stroll around the city in the sunshine, have a drink in one of the bars, photograph the iconic clock tower and stroll around the town center, taking time to discover all the local shops.

Family activities in Aubagne

Take a trip to Aubagne. Come and have fun with the whole family at Climb Up Aubagne, a real place of life and fun open to children and adults of all levels. You’ll be able to climb on climbing walls for hours on end, testing out a wide range of difficulties.

Karting Indoor Provence is another place to live, with an indoor karting track, an outdoor park with water games, an indoor and outdoor Laser Ball, a bowling alley, a driving simulator, a billiard table, an e-gaming zone and a relaxation area. Enough to delight young and old alike and enjoy a moment together, whatever the weather.

If you like walking and hiking with your family, the Garlaban massif in Aubagne will make you feel very small. It’s 714m high and covers more than 8,000 hectares. You’ll even be able to smell the fragrance of Provençal herbs as you stroll along, with Thyme and Rosemary in the background.

You can’t leave Aubagne without stopping off at Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol, a world created in a bandstand that recreates the life and work of Marcel Pagnol through pretty little santons from Provence.

Finally, for those (rare) rainy days, there are two cinemas in Aubagne where you can watch films and exchange sweet and/or savoury popcorns with your family.

Staying at Le Ceyreste campsite

Camping Le Ceyreste is a 4-star campsite near Aubagne, just a few meters from the most beautiful beaches in Provence. You can stay here for the duration of a trip to the south of France. The campsite is set in the middle of a pine forest, offering a soothing and relaxing setting. For stays booked in fine weather, you’ll be able to take advantage of the campsite’s aquatic area for a refreshing dip in the heated infinity pool.

The on-site restaurant serves a wide range of hot dishes, pizzas and snacks. In summer, you can enjoy a variety of activities for children, including a bouncy castle. The rest of the year, you can play pétanque or table soccer in the playground. Whatever you do in Aubagne, you’re bound to enjoy it. The weather is mild, the joie de vivre contagious and there are plenty of activities to keep young and old alike entertained. Now there’s no reason not to book your next vacation in Aubagne.