Charleval, Administrative commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
The village sits at an elevation of 121 meters between the Durance River and Luberon mountains, featuring straight streets designed in a regular pattern.
Founded in 1741 by Cesar de Cadenet, the village developed with its population growing from 464 residents in 1793 to over 2,600 inhabitants in 2022.
The Renaissance chateau overlooks the village landscape while the parish church and nearby Silvacane Abbey represent traditional Provençal architecture.
Multiple recreational facilities include a pine-surrounded swimming pool, tennis courts, and marked hiking trails through the surrounding natural landscapes.
The village layout presents an unusual geometric pattern of straight streets, contrasting with traditional winding lanes found in other Provençal settlements.
Location: canton of Lambesc
Location: Bouches-du-Rhône
Location: arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence
Elevation above the sea: 121 m
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Lambesc, Mallemort, La Roque-d'Anthéron, Vernègues, Puget
Address: Charleval, France 13350 Charleval
Phone: +33442284118
Email: accueilmairie@charleval13.fr
Website: http://charleval-en-provence.org
GPS coordinates: 43.71861,5.24556
Latest update: May 19, 2025 11:09
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