Cours Voltaire

The Cours Voltaire, a historic faubourg of Aubagne

The Cours Voltaire is one of the historic faubourgs of Aubagne, an open space appreciated by lovers of pétanque. The Aubagne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this convivial square, a witness of the Provençal way of life.

A faubourg dedicated to pétanque

The Cours Voltaire is one of the faubourgs that developed around the old centre of Aubagne. An open and convivial space, it is the ideal playground of the pétanque players, an emblematic sport of Provence and dear to the universe of Marcel Pagnol. Shaded and lively, it illustrates the Provençal way of life and the place of the boules game in local life.

What to see

Here you watch the pétanque players, enjoy the shade of the trees and the convivial atmosphere of this historic faubourg. The Cours Voltaire illustrates the Provençal way of life dear to Pagnol. It is a lively and authentic stop, ideal for feeling the popular atmosphere of Aubagne.

Practical information

The Cours Voltaire lies in Aubagne, in a faubourg near the old centre, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The place comes alive particularly during pétanque games; it is discovered during a walk in the city.

What is the Cours Voltaire in Aubagne?

It is a historic faubourg of Aubagne, an open and convivial space, a playground appreciated by pétanque players.

Where is the Cours Voltaire?

In Aubagne, in a faubourg near the old centre of the city.