Hike in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Come walk in the footsteps of Marcel Pagnol on the holiday route. A unique experience to live with incredible landscapes.

Immersive experience on Marcel Pagnol's family vacation route.
Come experience or relive Provençal films like “La Gloire de mon Père”, “Le Château de ma Mère”, “Manon des Sources” written by Marcel Pagnol directly where they were filmed.
The smell of the 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 this author known and recognized in Provence. We will also share some anecdotes.
As the author says so well:
“It’s not a mountain, it’s not a hill, it’s Garlaban!!!”

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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...

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will discover the final resting place of the Pagnol family and that of Lili (David Magnan) who rests in this same place.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Discover the filming location of Manon's home in Manon des Sources and the place where Ugolin cried out to her for his love

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The Big Owl rests there from time to time. It is the refuge of little hermits in stormy weather. Lili introduced it to Marcel

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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. 
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