natural wonder
Colorado Provençal
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Venelles sits on the route: 10 minutes from Meyrargues, 32km from Colorado Provençal.
Venelles is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 7,917, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Venelles sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Venelles to your route.
Venelles (French pronunciation: [vənɛl]; Occitan: Venèla) is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France near Aix-en-Provence. The current mayor is Arnaud Mercier.
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Venelles is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5986 latitude, 5.4798 longitude.
Venelles has a population of approximately 7,917 people, making it a town in France.
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natural wonder
Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Marseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.
41 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Dramatic limestone fjord-like inlets with turquoise waters and white cliffs stretching between Marseille and Cassis on the Mediterranean coast.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A serene 12th-century Cistercian abbey framed by its own postcard rows of summer lavender.
43 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
43 km · about 50 min drive
beach
The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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