Situated in a tile factory on the southern ring-road of Aix-en-Provence, this museum is a moving testament to this former WWII transit and deportation camp. The history of the camps is brought to life by instructional posters and the frescoes made by the prisoners showing the daily atrocities of internment. Admission is free.
This cinema is located near the Berre-l'Etang to the west of Marseilles. For an enjoyable experience, settle in for your movie with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further information, please call or see their website.
Le Moulin à Jazz is a major hub for jazz - both professional and amateur - in the Marseille region. Classes, workshops, and concerts are offered. Call for details.
Spread across an area of 75 hectares (185.32 acres), Chateau Paradis and the sprawling vineyard lie to the northern-most tip of Le Puy-Sainte-Reparade commune. The lush grape farm was created by Jacques Heon, Juliette and Philippe Deschamps. Set up in the 1980s, it had a modest start as a small cellar but flourished into a thriving winery and a event venue. In the past, noted musicians like the American-born Bruce Johnston and the established soul artist Typh Barrow have entertained large crowds at Chateau Paradis.
Located in the commune of Calas, the Ferme Trebillane is a huge spacious farm. Surrounded by lush greenery and fantastic views of the area, this place is used to produce organic products, legumes, vegetables and much more. The place is also used as an open-air venue for concerts and cultural events. Recently restored by Raymond Martin, the mayor of the area, the farm has also set-up the Dansarelle, a famous dance hall in town. For more information, call ahead.
A former factory that has been transformed into a space for artists from different disciplines to meet, exchange ideas and exhibit their works to the public, La Gare Franche is a tool, a vital link between artists and the general public. Providing artists from different backgrounds such as music, theater, sculpture, cinema and visual arts with a common space to interact and technical equipment to facilitate production of their work, La Gare Franche also organizes "Good Times" , meetings with the public for performances, book or poetry readings, film screenings or exhibitions of art and sculpture.