Aubagne, Residential commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Aubagne sits in the Huveaune Valley, ringed by low hills and about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Marseille. The town covers roughly 21 square miles (55 square kilometers) and links several neighborhoods through a network of roads and bridges.
The settlement began during Gallo-Roman times and took its name from healing springs that once flowed here. Over the centuries, the town grew through trade and craft, especially after connecting to larger transport routes.
Small workshops here still shape and paint traditional clay figures by hand, keeping alive old craft methods. These works show everyday scenes from Provençal life and appear in homes during the winter holidays.
The town offers free public transport, including trams and buses, linking different neighborhoods together. The center is easy to explore on foot, as many shops and facilities sit close to one another.
A museum in town holds collections on the history of the Foreign Legion, displaying uniforms, weapons and personal items from around the world. Visitors can view reports and photographs from many decades of military operations.
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