Velaux, Communal settlement in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
Description
Velaux is a small French commune located about 30 kilometers west of Marseille, situated at 115 meters above sea level in the Provence region. Vineyards, fields, and natural landscapes surround the village, which combines traditional stone buildings with modern structures.
History
The settlement developed from a small rural village and grew gradually over time, particularly during the 20th century as it moved closer to larger urban centers. This growth was rooted in agricultural traditions that shaped the community.
Culture
The name comes from the Occitan language and reflects the rural heritage still visible in local buildings and daily practices. People here keep alive traditional crafts and ways of life that shape how the village looks and feels today.
Practical
The village is accessible by car from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille and sits conveniently between both cities. As a small commune, services and shops may have limited hours, so it helps to plan visits accordingly.
Did you know?
Nearby archaeological sites like Roquepertuse contain ancient artifacts showing that people lived in this area thousands of years ago. These discoveries reveal deep layers of history hidden beneath the modern countryside.
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Aqueduc de Roquefavour
4.8 km
Stadium de Vitrolles
9.6 km
Roquepertuse
1.2 km
Pont de Saint-Pons
7.8 km
Oppidum de Constantine
10.9 km
Oppidum de Pierredon à Éguilles
9.4 kmChapelle Notre Dame de la Salette
10.7 km
Borne milliaire de Bidoussanne
11.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
10.6 km
Borne milliaire
9.1 km
Château d'Éguilles
9.6 km
Tour Sarrasine
6.9 km
Source de l'Infernet
10.7 km
Ferme Velauxienne
3.3 km
Golf de la Cabre d'Or
10.9 km
Église Saint-Michel de Coudoux
4.1 km
Église Saint-Denis de Ventabren
3.6 km
Église Saint Jacques de Rognac
4 km
Église Saint-Trophime de Velaux
553 m
Golf Club Aix Marseille
10.1 km
Set Golf
10.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Caderot
4.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Pentecôte de Vitrolles
8.2 km
Fontaine aux lions
5.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Symphorien de Lançon-Provence
10.1 km
Château de Ventabren
3.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Rosalie de La Fare-les-Oliviers
6.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Vie de Vitrolles
6.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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