Paluds-de-Noves combines an early local history with a range of opportunities for exercise and themed visits. An easy bike ride has a specified route and duration; the pump track features three difficulty levels. The museum, pottery studio and olive mill offer different experiences and are subject to appointment or reservation requirements. When planning, it is therefore worth distinguishing between a ride with stated figures, a freely accessible activity and visits arranged in advance.
Local History and Changes to the Landscape
The hamlet of Paluds-de-Noves was established at the beginning of the 19th century; a classroom opened there in 1872. The marshes from which Les Paluds-de-Noves later developed were drained to expand the cultivated land. The local history thus encompasses both the founding of the hamlet and changes in land use. The two historical details provide different points of reference in time and theme: the development of the settlement and the expansion of land for cultivation.
The Arènes Francis Chaine
The Arènes Francis Chaine are located on Avenue de la Libération in Les Paluds-de-Noves. They became municipal arenas in 1992; work to improve safety and redesign the stands followed in 1994. The dates mark two successive steps: first, their municipal status, then the work on safety and the stands. This places the development of the arenas in context without combining the two steps into a single renovation.
Bike Ride or Pump Track?
The easy bike ride “Noves – Les Paluds, la balade des roubines” is 15 kilometres long and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route and duration give you two concrete points of reference for planning your day. Both details are relevant if you want to plan a bike ride with a specified distance and duration.
The Paluds de Noves pump track is located behind Stade des Journettes in Paluds-de-Noves and is freely accessible. Three tracks are connected by platforms and correspond to beginner, intermediate and expert difficulty levels. The pump track is accessible to BMX bikes, mountain bikes, scooters, kick scooters, skateboards, longboards and balance bikes. Unlike the bike ride, the focus here is not on distance and duration, but on the three track levels and the equipment listed. This makes it easier to decide which type of activity best suits your plans for the day.
Museum and Pottery Studio by Appointment
The Musée privé de l’École des années 60 à 70 is housed in the former school on Avenue de la République in Paluds-de-Noves. Visits are available by appointment. Arrange your visit in advance, as conditions may change. This distinguishes the museum from a freely accessible activity such as the pump track and makes advance coordination useful when planning your visit.
At Dany la Potière, you can discover her works and get an introduction to the Raku technique. This offers an arts and crafts experience alongside local history and sporting activities. The introduction to Raku gives you a specific opportunity to learn about the technique, while Dany la Potière’s works offer another way to explore her work.
Olive Oil at Domaine de Bournissac
Domaine de Bournissac in Les Paluds de Noves produces olive oil, offers tastings and sells olive oil. Groups can visit the olive mill by reservation. Tastings and sales are among the estate’s offerings, as is a visit to the mill; for the latter, group size and a reservation are part of the planning. If you plan to visit the olive mill, arrange your visit in advance.
The activities offer different experiences: the bike ride has a specified route and duration, the pump track is freely accessible, and visits to the museum, pottery studio and olive mill require advance coordination or a reservation. This helps you organize the activities you want based on whether you are looking for a set bike ride, exercise on the pump track or an arranged introduction to local history, crafts or olive oil.
Discover more destinations: Cabannes, Mimet, Saint-Martin-De-Crau, La Roque-D'anthéron, Les Milles, Carnoux, Graveson, Orgon.
For the regional travel overview: Bouches Du Rhone.
