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Things to see in La Barben (France): 25 places and when to go
La Barben is a town in France, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (11), History (6), With kids (5). The best known are Silvacane Abbey, Roquepertuse and Roman temple of Château-Bas. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.6239, 5.2104
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (11) · History (6) · With kids (5) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (3) · Nature (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 21 km as the crow flies
What to see in La Barben
The places in and around La Barben, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Silvacane AbbeyAbbey located in Bouches-du-Rhône, in France14 km
- RoquepertuseHistory11 km
- Roman temple of Château-BasTemple6.5 km
- Château de l'EmpériMuseum in France9.3 km
- La Barben CastleFrench fortified castle, ancestral home of the noble Forbin la Barben family585 m
- Chapelle des Pénitents blancs d'AlleinsChapel located in Bouches-du-Rhône, in France9.8 km
- Zoo La BarbenWith kids · Wildlife3 m
- Giant Plane tree of LamanonNature13 km
- Rocher MistralWith kids634 m
- A Quoi PizzaWinery8.3 km
- Brass.Art’Brewery12 km
- Château BeauferanWinery11 km
- Château de BeaupréWinery12 km
- Château Saint-HilaireWinery8.5 km
- Dinopedia Parc ProvenceWith kids13 km
- Domaine BargemoneWinery11 km
- ENS La GarrigueProtected area14 km
- Ferme VelauxienneWith kids · Wildlife9.2 km
- La Petite aixoiseBrewery8.7 km
- Le Domaine du Mas Bleu Vin et Huile d'oliveWinery13 km
- Les vignerons de PélissanneWinery4.8 km
- Oppidum des CauvinsWinery12 km
- Via Aurelia, Aix - Salon de ProvenceHiking6.8 km
- Villa Minna VineyardWinery7.5 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Village des Automates
When to go to La Barben
The best time to visit La Barben is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:56
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to La Barben
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Aix-en-Provence70 places23 km
- Martigues20 places25 km
- Gordes30 places29 km
- Les Baux-de-Provence32 places34 km
- Caumont-sur-Durance25 places37 km
- Marseille109 places39 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in La Barben?
The best known: Silvacane Abbey, Roquepertuse, Roman temple of Château-Bas, Château de l'Empéri, La Barben Castle. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit La Barben?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to La Barben?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 21 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with La Barben as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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