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MALLEMORT
 DE PROVENCE                              #2020

VILLAGE & HERITAGE     NATURE & LEISURE   EVENTS
History of Mallemort   Place to visit     Cultural & traditional
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MALLEMORT DE PROVENCE - #2020 - Office de tourisme - Mallemort de provence
Village&Heritage History of Mallemort   p 9

Nature&Leisure Place to visit           p 12

Hobbies                                 p 14

Entertainment                           p16

Events Cultural & Traditionnal          p 20

Discovering Gastronomy                  p 24

Living in Mallemort                     p 26

Where to eat ?                          p 28

Practical side                          p 34
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MALLEMORT
                      DE PROVENCE

Mallemort is located in the heart of Provence.
It is an ideal location for holidays where you
can visit some world famous sites such as Aix-
en-Provence, Marseille and its “Calanque“
bay, Saint-Remy and the Alpilles, Arles and
the Camargue, but also the surrounding
charming villages of the Luberon.

There is a curious and marvellously
complementary duality to Mallemort. The
village is proud of its dual personality. It boasts
a location in the deepest part of Provence
with its quaint village, traditional events and
vast tracts of farmland, all of which contrast
to great effect with the Domaine de Pont
Royal, a centre for residential tourism with
its accommodation and leisure facilities such
as its golf course, swimming pools, shops,
restaurants, hotels in a 47-hectare park! The
peaceful village is combined with a dynamic
domain to make a most unusual and very
modern provençal village.

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V I L L A G E & H E R I TA G E

    The history of Mallemort remains shrouded in mystery.
    Some historians trace the name of “Mallemort” back to the
    Romans, but this is uncertain. What is certain is that the
    hill known today as Mallemort has been occupied since
    Antiquity.
    Even Julius Caesar may have alluded to a vast hill
    surrounded by forests in his memoirs. The remains of a
    Roman rampart and coins were discovered not far from
    the hill.

    Our oldest medieval sources indicate that the earliest lord
    of the area was Pontius de Malamorte, first consul to the
    Counts of Provence in 1150. Mallemort was a fair-sized
    village at the time.

    Knights Hospitaller of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
    owned vast tracts of land around Mallemort along with a
    hospital and chapel. Some of their buildings were linked
    by underground passages which connected at the bottom
    of the quartier des Estrayas.

    The village’s status changed significantly in 1257
    following an exchange by Count Berenger of Provence,
    which placed the village under the ecclesiastical dominion
    of the bishops of Marseilles.

    The lord bishops established a large Jewish colony
    around their castle to encourage trade. Flourishing trade
    in Mallemort during the Middle Ages can be attributed
    to the presence of a ferry that crossed the Durance river.
    Especially through the breeding of silkworms which gives
    it the status of the most productive department in silk
    farming.

    Thanks to growing trade and extensive farming, Mallemort
    became a prized location. Farms gradually grew and
    became prosperous. Between 1950 and 1970 there were
    200 farms in the area! Today, only some 50 remain and
    the village has turned to another sector, tourism, with the
    creation of the Domaine de Pont Royal.

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H I STO RY O F M A L L E M O RT

Saint Michel church
Built from 1751 to 1756 a classical style, the church
was originally situated on the site of the current
cemetery at the top of the village. It replaced the old
church which had become too old, the new church
was built in the heart of the village. At the top of the
bell tower, the patron saint figures on the summit of
the steeple in a weathervane reminiscent of Saint
Michael’s fight with its representation, a dragon.

Keep
The sole remains of the castle belonged to the bishops
of Marseilles who were its feudal lords from 1260
to 1789, the castle was extensive and covered the
houses in rue Clastres and the former presbytery.
The castle was destroyed and pillaged during the
revolution. Its stones were used to build houses in
Mallemort.

Table map
The map is located at the castle base where
visitors can enjoy an outstanding view of the
Durance valley, the Luberon and the Alpilles.

Saint Peter’s oratory
Located not far from the village centre, the oratory is
the oldest in the village and one of the oldest in the
entire department. It is in pure Henri II style and dates
back to 1548.

Water in Provence
France’s 16th century engineering genius, Adam de
Craponne, created a remarkable irrigation system for
the Crau and lower Durance that turned the plain into
a fertile centre for agriculture. His canals saved the
valley from the summer droughts of its Mediterranean
environment. It was thanks to the creation of the canal
of Boisgelin in around 1770 that Mallemort enjoyed
an easy and widespread access to water.

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Pop quiz!
                                   What do you think is the origin
                                   of the name “Mallemort“?
                                   • Podium sanguinolentum
                                   • Mala mors
                                   • Malamorte

                                   Where would you find
                                   the Mallemort dragon?
                                   • On the banks of the Durance river
                                   • At the top of the steeple
                                   • In the underground caverns of the Knights
                                     Hospitaller

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Mallemort
The origin of the name «Mallemort» was        the place where the Sainte-Marie Church
set in ink on numerous occasions ...          was built, in the cemetery, on the Podium
many versions exist. While it is certain      Sanguinolentum. Difficult to access in the
that the name of the village «seems to        past for travellers, this fatal name would
bear the imprint of a fatal past”, it is      have been given to the village.
indeed delicate to affirm that one version
is more legitimate than another, even if      MALA-MORS, a third version would be
some seem more plausible than others.         linked to the battle of Marius in the 2nd
                                              century BC. Julius Caesar who would
The different names throughout time:          have pursued the invaders Cimbres
• Podium Sanguinolentum,                      and Teutons as far as the banks of the
• Malamors or Mala-Mors (1092)                Durance, inflicting the «mala mors» on
• Castrum of Malamorte or Mala-Morte          them. Several studies researched of the
    (1231)                                    battle of Aquae Sextiae (Aix-en-Provence)
• Malamouert, Malamouart or                   show that the Roman and Teutonic armies
    Malemort (XVI century) Malamors           have actually passed through the region
                                              of Mallemort.
The name derives from a legend which
indicated that gangs, established in          Legend has it that since then the village
the forests around the village, attacked      of Mallemort has been called Mala-Mors
travellers, inflicting on them a «bad         in memory of the fate which the victors
death». With regard to this theory,           reserved for their enemies, «which would
although plausible, it remains completely     perhaps explain the somewhat lugubrious
unidentifiable.                               coat of arms of our community.» To
                                              summarise, if the concept of Male-Death
PODIUM SANGUINOLENTUM, given                  is at the origin of the name of the village,
as the first name of Mallemort in all the     it could be applied to events linked to
tourist guides of the village, this curious   killings, massacres and tortures of all
name was also found in the Annales            kinds, an epidemic of plague dating
de la Sainte Eglise d’Aix, a work by          from 590 And for more than a decade
J-S Pitton, a historian renowned for his      or even battles, all before the eleventh
reliability. This denomination dates from     century, when we know with certainty
the Middle Ages, and originated from          that the village is called Mallemort.

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N AT U R E & L E I S U R E

     • Don’t forget your
       binoculars!

     • Swimming
       is forbidden

     • Do not get too close
       to the bank.
       The waters rise
       surprisingly fast…

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Suspension bridge:
the Durance river runs beneath

Built between 1844 and 1848
by order of King Louis-Philippe, the
bridge is 320 metres long with a
wooden floor 6.2 metres wide. It was
swept away the first time by a flood
of the Durance in 1872 and then
again in 1880, 1882 and 1886.
The 1886 flood severely weakened
the right-hand pier. The bridge was
rebuilt from 1887 to 1892 and
remained intact until 1940 when
bombardments seriously damaged.

It is currently in a completely unique
state of conservation because it is a
                                          A bird paradise!
particularly fine example of suspension
bridge architecture of the time.
                                          The EDF dam created a stretch of
                                          water with a multitude of wildlife.
In 1980 a new bridge was built
                                          There are many migratory and non-
alongside the old one.
                                          migratory birds along the banks of
                                          the Durance – over 200 species
It is worth noting that those crossing
                                          in total! – including grey herons,
the old bridge by car or bicycle
                                          great cormorants and other more
were always rather anxious, as the
                                          unexpected migratory species such
wooden floor was unstable and
                                          as the osprey and the purple heron.
undulated – especially when the
mistral blew!
                                          CONTACT EDF
                                          about the Durance’s flow
For the enjoyment of walkers, a
                                          +33 (0)800 87 18 34
pedestrian pathway project is
currently under review.
HOBBIES

                                                       WALK ALONG THE DURANCE

                                      Situated at the foot of the bridge, offers stunning
                                               views of the Durance and the Luberon…
                                             It protects a part of the town of Mallemort
                                                                         against flooding.

                              TOP 5 IN MALLEMORT!

     • The view from orientation table           • Walk along the river
     • The streets of the old village            • Walk in the middle of fields
     • Walk around the lake at the domain          and canals
       of Pont Royal

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HOBBIES

                                                      THE ROUBINE
                                                      OF VERNEGAUX

                                                      The Roubine of Vernégaux
                                                      will delight anglers with its
                                                      tranquillity ... In the countryside,
                                                      there are picnic tables, as well
                                                      as access for the disabled. It’s
                                                      also the start of the green way.
LAKE- TROUT FISHING
                                                      Route des pylônes– RD23
                                                      Tourist Office Information Mallemort
Lake devoted to trout fishing with unlimited          Phone +33 (0)4 90 57 41 62
catches. Package a day or half day.                   www.peche13.fr
No permit required.

Route des pylônes– RD23
+33 (0)4.90.59.45.58
www.etangdepechemallemort13.info
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    ZOOM            THE GREEN WAY
                       10 km between Mallemort and La Roque d’Antheron…by foot,
                            by bike or on horseback. Comfortable, secure, accessible
          to athletes and families, the course is dotted with picnic areas, rest areas,
        and information on local biodiversity. An approach that is both sensitive and
         practical, in gentle mode, according to the reliefs and the valley that shape
                                             the Durance watershed. www.smavd.org
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     HIKERS
     Route GR6 passes Mallemort, through the
     village ... and then the walk continues to
     join the route for Alleins, or Vernègues! On
     the other side, you can join the mountain of
     Luberon.Other routes for hikers are available
     at the Tourist Office. Feel free to ask them!

                                                               MOUNTAIN BIKE/VTT
                                            Mallemort, is a large rural village... travelling
                                           the country road’s is a real treat! For the more
                                         experienced. A circuit of 40 km from Mallemort
                                                  and around the Durance is available at
                                                                 Mallemort Tourist Office!

                                                                VTT - Provence All Bikes
                                           Mountain bike and road bike tours are offered
                                                                 by qualified instructors.
                                                     Explore the mountains of Provence!

                                                                   +33 (0)6 79 70 69 61
                                                                 www.provenceallbikes.com

     Access to the hills and mountains in the Bouches du Rhône is subject to restrictions
            in summer. For more day-by-day information. Dial 0811 20 13 13

                      Feel like a stroll ?
                      Access to the hills and mountains in the Bouches-du Rhône
                      is subject to restrictions in summer.
                      For more day-by-day information Dial 0811 20 13 13

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THE 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE PONT ROYAL
The golf course designed by the late Severiano
Ballesteros was built in 1991 on wild terrain and pine
forest, formally used for hunting.
The qualities of the Famous Spanish Champion can be
found in his design of the golf course, which is perfectly
integrated into the natural environment. The 18 hole golf
course has a range of challenges for golfers of all levels.
Maintained to a very high standard, the golf course of
Pont Royal offers an open door on Provence, It also offers
a real challenge to players of all levels thanks to its large
and numerous tee off’s and the variety of shots to play.

Golf International Pont Royal
Domaine de Pont Royal
+33(0)4 90 57 40 79 - www.golf-pontroyal.com

                          TRAINING CENTRE OF THE DURANCE - 6 HOLES
                     The instructors are available every day in their club house and
                     provide you with a double storey driving range and the 6-hole
                                                               course of the Durance.

                                     This is a distance of 945 meters for competitions.
                     Different packages are available for both beginners with «Golf
                     Discoveries» over 2h. Ideal for all levels of golfing abilities.
                              Lessons available by the hour or by the day on request...

                                                                Durance training centre
                                                                Domaine de Pont Royal
                                                                +33 (0)4 90 45 58 57

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                                              EQUESTRIAN CENTRES

                                              L’étrier Provençal
                                              It offers horse rides coupled with a
                                              carriage, saddled horse, courses offered
                                              during the school holidays ...
                                              The Cabaret Neuf : +33 (0)6 10 76 56 63
                                              www.letrierprovencal.ffe.com

                                              Écuries du soleil
                                              Domaine de Pont-Royal : +33 (0)6 27 33 52 06

     LE TENNIS
     4 tennis courts are available.
     During the summer months, the Pass can
     be collected from the Tourist Office
     Also: Tennis coaching & Multi-sports
     during the school holidays.

     Mallemort Tennis Club
     Avenue Charles De Gaulle
     +33 (0)6 73 72 02 40
     Club : +33 (0)4 90 57 68 03
            +33 (0)7 67 46 06 07

                                              MULTI ACTIVITIES
                                              Based on the domain of Pont Royal, South
                                              Concept offers sports, original and fun.

                                              Original, Segway or Mini Quad: You
                                              choose and discover!!
                                              Paint Ball fun for adults but also for children,
                                              with special balls for the 8 to 12!
                                              Sports? Introduction to Archery
                                              Relaxation? The canoe on the lake at
                                              Pont Royal!
                                              Family? Mini Golf Course for all the family!

                                              Sud Concept
                                              +33 (0)4 42 48 43 24
                                              www.lasolutionloisirs.com

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THE VALLÉE DES LOISIRS
The Vallée des Loisirs stretches over
seven hectares all designed for water
sports and fun for children and adults!

Featuring the Fantasy Racer, two open
water toboggans, each 114 metres long!
Wild River : have fun with family and
friends going down the 110 metres of
rapids along this most unusual river!
Wave pool : water games, cascades,
alternating waves!
The Piscine des Rochers : features
bubbling baths, water spouts and
paddling pools for children.
Enjoy the farm with its chickens, ducks,
sheep, goats and peacocks… fun for all
the family!
Game area : toboggan, games with
springs, swings…
Booking required at Pierre et Vacances
reception on tel +33 (0)4.90.57.54.54,
which will issue you an access
card on the day.
Subject to availability and number of people interested.

SWIMMING POOL                                              THE SPORTS COMPLEX
The days are hot in summer in Provence ...                 This space is dedicated to leisure sports
nothing like relaxing in the sun and taking a              is for the whole family, running track,
dip to cool off! For this, the swimming pool               football pitches, beach volleyball, fitness
facility offers 3 pools including 1 paddling               trail, early childhood playground, ping
pool, a large green space ... and snack /                  pong tables…Also an area picnic for
refreshment facilities.                                    you to enjoy. A few meters away, skate
Opening in July and August from 11h to 19h                 park is a delight for young skaters.
swimming lessons, water aerobics ...
                                                           Open from 8 am to 9:30 pm
Prices Adults (2.10€) Reduced* (1.60€)                     Avenue Charles de Gaulle
Avenue Charles De gaulle +33 (0)4 90 57 43 84

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EVENTS

                                                            JUNE
                                                                       FROM 17H
     SPRING FAIR                                   MALLEMORT SENS DESSUS
     Come and discover the local tradesmen,        DESSOUS
     during the fifth edition of the Spring        12th edition! A festival of music and
     Fair! Several exhibitors available            street performances, MSDD is a cultural,
     to help you plan for projects big or          creative and festive event. Talented
     small! Construction & habitat, garden         and diverse artists, professionals and
     and garden development, Agricultural          amateurs, invade the village with the
     producers, well-being, Cars, gastronomy,      same goal: to share theirt passion with
     plants and flowers ... Animations are         a wide audience. The free, diverse and
     planned throughout the day: workshops,        accessible art of entertainment for all,
     demonstrations, Antique car show,             make this event a unique moment to
     children’s games ... and on-site catering.    share and enjoy.

         AUGUST       THE EVENING
                      (NOCTURNAL)
     JULY             MARKETS
     On Tuesday evenings in the centre of           26
     the village, enjoy a friendly and festive       >
                                                           JUNE

     atmosphere with entertainment weekly,
     provided by different musical groups.          29
     A majority of regional creative artisans
     present their original creations. Unique
                                                    25                 ANNUEL
                                                           SEPTEMBER

     gift ideas, something for everyone, or
     just for fun.                                   >                 COMMUNITY
                                                                       FESTIVAL
     On-site catering. A number of vendors
     selling street food.                           27                 Festival of Saint John and
                                                                       Saint Michel: dancing,
     Mondays evenings, in the village square at                        competitions,       bowls,
     Pierre & Vacances, Pont Royal Golf Village.                       play cards, something for
     A perfect moment to enjoy your                                    everyone... The traditional
     summer evenings.                                                  Provencal festival.

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C U LT U R A L &T R A D I T I O N A L

#ENJOYMALLEMORT
Contest ... Post your photos of Mallemort
on Facebook or Instagram with the
hashtag #enjoymallemort and win                          ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE

                                             SEPTEMBER
prizes every week! In July and August,
for all lovers of photography amateur or
                                                         WHOLE FAMILY AROUND
professional!                                            SPORT.
                                                         Sports associations show their activity
                                                         and offer free entertainment.
                BASTILLE DAY
                Dance and firework
         JULY

                display.

         THE PEOPLE’S WALK-HERITAGE DAY
         7th edition of this event! The 2020 tour will offer you an original itinerary to
         discover the Mallemortaise countryside. In parallel, a discovery trail will be
         proposed by the municipality.

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EVENTS

                             HOPPS OPEN

                 SEPTEMBER
                             DE PROVENCE
                             A professional European
                             men’s golf tournament
                             unique in the region.
      DECEMBER

                                                            CHRISTMAS MARKET
                                                            A day dedicated to buying for
                                                            Christmas and the New Year
     19                                                     celebrations.

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And all year round…

CINEMA THEATRE DANY
From September to June, a cultural
programme rich and varied. Theatre,
music, cine-conference…

Not forgetting Cinema sessions, 4 times
weekly.

                                              THE MARKETS
                                              Provencal market every Friday morning,
                                              place Coustet and every Monday and
                                              Thursday morning, Domain of Pont
                                              Royal.

EXHIBITIONS
All year round, on the first floor
of the Tourist Information Centre, artistic
displays, paintings, photographs…

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GOURMET DISCOVERY

                                  WINES OF PROVENCE

     The wine counter                             La cave à François
     Wine and spirits. Tapas, bruschetta to       Wines, champagnes, spirits, beers
     eat on the spot or take away. Business       and regional products. Independent
     meals and private events (wine tastings,     wine merchant, François BRUNO
     Spanish cold cuts,) Open 7/7 in the          has selected his clients wines from all
     season from April to the end of October.     origins ...
     Theme nights in winter and private parties
     from 15 people.                              Douneau neighborhood
                                                  Phone : +33 (0)4 90 59 40 07
     Domaine de Pont Royal                                +33 (0)6 61 55 48 48
     Phone. : +33 (0)4 90 55 60 26

        BUY DIRECT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCER PROVENCE

     Peretti Nurseries                            The enterprise of producer
     Selling fruit, vegetables and local          Florent Fourniller
     products in July and August.                 Sales of fruits and vegetables on
     Monday to Saturday from 9am to               Sunday mourning 9.30am to12pm
     12.30pm and from 2pm to 7.30pm and           Chemin de Fontenelle-Rd7n
     Sunday mornings from 9am to 12.30pm          Phone : +33 (0)6 40 57 19 85
     (July-August).
     Domaine du Petit Moulin                      So Spirulina
     Phone : +33 (0)4 90 59 13 88                 Aquaculture production, farm of spirulina.
                                                  Domain of Pierredon
                                                  Phone : +33 (0)6 51 21 84 34
     Chez Cyprien
     Every day from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m in           Domaine Saint Vincent
     season from April to September.              Local products
     RD 23 - Mallemort                            Quartier les paluds
     Tél : +33 (0)6 70 08 43 62                   Tél :+33 (0)4 90 59 42 35

                                                  And at the store…

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GOURMET DISCOVERY

                           DES PRODUITS BIO & LOCAUX

At the farm                                     Local and organic food
Direct sales from Tuesday to Friday             Specialized store for the sale of organic
9:30am to 12 :30pm/ 3:30 pm to                  products : fruits and vegetables, vegan,
7:30pm and saturday 9:30am to1pm /              gluten-free, salty and sweet groceries,
3:00pm to 6:30 pm                               hygiene and beauty, baby, wine cellar,
Rd7n, Pont Royal, croisement D71                animal products, food supplements. On-
(road to Alleins).                              site restaurant for a lunch break.

Rd7n, pont Royal, croisement d71                Open Monday to Saturday 8 :30 am
Phone : +33 (0)6 30 91 00 89                    to 7 :30 pm and Sunday 9am to 1pm
                                                644 Av de Craponne
Le marché bio et gourmand                       Tél : +33 (0)4 90 53 28 56
Full range of organic products. Wide
range of food products, Self service:           La Jardinière
cereal, pasta, nuts, seeds, oils, without       Avenue de Craponne
forgetting the gluten-free bread…               Phone : +33 (0)4 90 59 75 43
The shop also offers gourmet grocery
products, fresh fruits and vegetables & dairy
products. Freshly cut cheese and charcuterie.
Open Monday to Friday : 9:00 to13:00
and 14:30 to19 :00 / Saturday from
9:00 to 19:00 non stop and Sunday from
9:00 to 12:30

Avenue de Craponne
Phone : +33 (0)4 42 47 48 50

SHOPPING
Rue Fernand Pauriol
This is the shopping street in Mallemort, where villagers meet for day-to-day shopping.
You’ll find a butcher, bakers, grocer, fishmonger, hairdresser, clothes, interior
decoration, souvenirs, etc., along with many events such as the summer evening
market and the Christmas Fair. Outside the village center, a lot of shops will be there
for you like the supermarket Intermarché open every day from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
and Sunday morning in July/August from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
The Tourist office boutique : local artisans sell their products and creations :pottery,
jewellery, paintings, key rings, souvenirs…come and discover unique items.
List of merchants available on the website www.mallemortdeprovence.com                      25
L I V I N G I N M A L L E M O R T. . .

                          THE MALLEMORT TOURIST OFFICE HAVE LOTS
                          OF SUGGESTIONS, DISCOVER WHAT WE HAVE
                          TO OFFER YOU IN AND AROUND MALLEMORT!

     1 hour :
     With the Family : Browse through the streets of the old
     village or go bird watching in Mérindol.
     Sports & Leisure : Cycle the country roads, enjoy a game
     of tennis or enjoy the Circuit of sports.
     Culture : : antiques at Mas Chatelan Mallemort or visit
     an art gallery.
     Discovery and gourmet tradition : Watch the Santonnier
     Vernègues or sample wine from Provence!

     2 hours :
     Discover the corner ...
     With the Family : Have fun - at Le Village des Automates
     theme park or tree climbing in Charleval or stroll in the
     Provencal hills!
     Sports & Leisure : Play a game of mini golf at Domain
     of Pont Royal!
     Culture : Visit the Castle of la Barben, the Garden of
     plants used in dyeing in Lauris, or Silvacane Abbey in La
     Roque d’Anthéron!
     Gourmet tradition & Discovery : Visit Museum of calissons
     in Aix, discover the traditional soap making secrets of
     Marseille in Salon de Provence or visit an oil mill!

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L I V I N G I N M A L L E M O R T. . .

MORE INFORMATION AT THE TOURIST OFFICE!

                   1/2 day :
                   With the Family : Stroll around the zoo of La
                   Barben , or lose yourself in the giant corn maze at
                   Le Roque d’Antheron!
                   Sports & Leisure : Quad biking with South Concept
                   or browse the Pont Royal Golf!
                   Culture : Visit the ancient site Roman Glanum in
                   St Remy or discover the secrets of Nostradamus in
                   Salon-de-Provence!
                   Gourmet tradition & Discovery :
                   Stroll through the vineyards and enjoy the wine!
                   Discovery Unusual : Visit Roussillon ochre trail,
                   or take a balloon ride.

                   1 day :
                   With the Family : Discover the Regional Park of the
                   Alpilles: Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy...
                   Sports & Leisure : Hike in Garlaban, in the footsteps of
                   Marcel Pagnol or in the range of the Mountain Sainte
                   Victoire! Painted from many views by Paul Cézanne.
                   Culture : Live like a Marseillais visit the Mother
                   of Marseilles, the old port, the Panier district (old
                   Town of Marseille), The MUCEM... The museum of
                   Mediterranean Civilisation.
                   Gourmet tradition & Discovery : Explore the wine
                   route of Provence or a Bacchic, (the Bacchic
                   Brotherhood of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines),
                   gourmet itineraries proposed by the AOC Luberon.

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

     Auberge Les Olivades

     Rd7n – Direction Sénas - 13370 Mallemort
     Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.41.31
     www.auberge-les-olivades.com

                                                Auberge du Vieux Village

                                                Grand Rue – 13370 Mallemort
                                                Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.49.66
                                                www.aubergeduvieuxvillage.fr

     Le petit Coustet

     Place R.Coustet – 13370 Mallemort
     Tél. : +33 (0)6.98.36.00.76

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

Le Café de la Poste

Avenue des Frères Roqueplan
13370 Mallemort
Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.59.42.38
www.cafedelapostemallemort.fr

                                      Le Jardin

                                      Avenue des Frères Roqueplan
                                      13370 Mallemort
                                      Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.42.82.37
                                      www.le-jardin.org

Pizzas à emporter…

La cigale – 1 place Louis Usclat
Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.47.32

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

     L’assiette Bio

     Avenue de Craponne – 13370 Mallemort
     Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.53.28.56

                                            La bastide de Pont Royal

                                            Hameau de Pont Royal – Rd7n – 13370
                                            Mallemort
                                            Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.58.20.56

     Pizza du Château

     Grand Rue - 13370 Mallemort
     Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.73.00.87
     www.pizza-mallemort.com

                                            Indochine

                                            Avenue Charles de Gaulle
                                            13370 Mallemort
                                            Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.40.81
                                                   +33 (0)6.43.60.58.23

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

Au 2 B

Quartier le coup perdu – 13370 Mallemort
Tél. : +33 (0)6.76.03.73.03

                                           Cuisine & Vous

                                           Avenue de Craponne – 13370 Mallemort
                                           Tél. : +33 (0)6.46.88.10.50

Pizza Malia

Rue Fernand Pauriol – 13370 Mallemort
Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.59.15.75
www.pizzamalia.com

                                           Tama sushis

                                           4 Cours Victor Hugo – 13370 Mallemort
                                           Tél. : +33 (0)6.25.65.47.75

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

     Au domaine de Pont Royal…

     Les Tilleuls

     Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.52.61

                                             Les Voûtes et Le Parc du Moulin

                                             Hôtel Moulin de Vernègues
                                             13370 Mallemort
                                             Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.59.12.00
                                             www.moulindevernegues.com

     Es Beu la Vie

     Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.59.46.83
     www.restaurant-esbeulavie-golf.fr

                                             Les pins

                                             Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.54.54

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W H E R E T O E AT ?

Le café des arts

Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.57.52.67

                                    La farigoule

                                    Tél. : +33 (0)4.90.59.40.73

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PRACTICAL INFO

                                       Wi Fi

                             Free Wi Fi at the Tourist Office
                                Come in and we will give you
                                        a password

     MALLEMORT DE PROVENCE AND HIS SURROUNDINGS AREAS

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PRACTICAL INFO

    USEFUL NUMBERS         Pont Royal Trajets          HOW TO DIAL NU-
    Town hall              M. Thierry CHEVALLIER       MBERS IN FRANCE
    Cours Victor Hugo      Domaine de Pont Royal       From a landline or mobile,
    +33(0)4 90 59 11 05    +33(0)6 73 94 45 59         numbers in France all
                           www.pontroyaltrajets.com    begin with a zero followed
    Post office                                        by nine digits.
    Cours Victor Hugo      Taxis Mallemort             To call a number in France
    +33(0)4 90 57 48 80    +33(0)4 90 59 17 67         from abroad, dial + 33
                                                       (omit the 0) and the last
    Parish                 HOW TO COME                 nine digits.
    Rue Paul Cezanne       TO MALLEMORT                To call abroad from a
    +33(0)4 90 59 12 43    Nearest TGV high-speed      mobile or landline, dial
                           rail stations               00 + country code + the
S   EMERGENCIES            Aix-en-Provence (40 km)     number
    Gendarmerie            Avignon (50 km)             Remember that international
    Avenue Charles de                                  rates and surcharges and
    Gaulle                 Bus stations                some restrictions apply to
    +33(0)4 90 57 40 14    Aix-en-Provence:            international voice and
    ou le 17               +33 (0)805 71 50 50         data calls via mobile.
                                                       Consult your operator for
                           Marseille:
    Municipal police                                   more information.
                           +33 (0)891 024 025
    Espace Dany-Avenue
    Joliot Curie           Avignon:
    +33(0)4 90 56 31 99    +33 (0)4 90 82 07 35

    Emergency doctor       Salon de Provence:
    Phone : 15             +33 (0)4 90 56 50 98

    European emergency     Airport
    number                 Marseille-Provence
    Phone : 112            +33(0)820 811 414
                           www.marseille.aeroport.fr
    CAR HIRE
    Point Car Go           Avignon
    Garage Renault         +33(0)4 90 81 51 51
    Avenue de Craponne     www.avignon.aeroport.fr     Photo credits :
                                                       CDT 13 : Anne Barroil - Christine
    +33(0)4 90 57 46 67                                Fassanaro - Jocelyn Demeurs - Fernado
                                                       Ferreira - Jacques Guillard-Scope / S.
                                                       Laurens, A.Lohezic, V. production, Pierre et

    Taxis                                              Vacances, Golf de Pont Royal, Photo libre,
                                                       M. Lucidarme, J. Sebe/ www.photo-libre.fr
    Taxis Badino                                       / www.freepik.com

    Quartier Douneau                                   Graphic design :
                                                       Warren Versio - Agence Poulp’UP
    +33(0)4 90 57 40 56
                                                       Printing : Imprimerie Masson
OFFICE DE TOURISME                     BUSINESS HOURS
686 av des Frères Roqueplan            Low season
13370 Mallemort                        (January to May and October to
Tél. 04.90.57.41.62                    December)
                                       Monday to Friday:
                                       9 am to midday / 2 pm to 6 pm
contact@mallemortdeprovence.com        Saturday: 9 am to midday
www.tourisme-mallemortdeprovence.com

                                       Mid-season
                                       (June to mid-July
                                       and mid-August to September)
                                       Monday to Saturday: 9 am to
      Mallemort Tourisme               midday / 2 pm to 6 pm

      @OTMallemort                     High season
                                       (Mid-July to mid-August)
      @otmallemort                     Monday to Saturday:
                                       9 am to midday / 2 pm to 6 pm
                                       Sunday: 9 am to midday
                                       Dimanche : 9h-12h
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