Discover Paluds De Noves

Paluds De Noves offers several specific points of interest for a stay: the development of the hamlet, the Arènes Francis Chaine, a designated cycling tour and the pump track. There is also a museum in a former school, as well as olive oil and the Raku technique. This gives you a choice of local history, outdoor activities, local products and crafts when planning your visit.

Local History and the Arènes Francis Chaine

The hamlet of Paluds-de-Noves was established at the beginning of the 19th century; a classroom opened there in 1872. The marshes that later became Les Paluds-de-Noves were drained to expand the cultivated land. Both the development of the hamlet and the transformation of the landscape are therefore part of the area’s history: the drainage was intended to create more land for cultivation, while the opening of the classroom provides a specific point of reference in time.

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 took place in 1994. The two years mark distinct stages: municipal status was followed by work on safety and the stands.

Cycling Tour and Pump Track: Two Different Formats

The Noves – Les Paluds route, la balade des roubines, is designated as an easy 15-kilometre cycling tour. Its stated duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you are looking for a tour with a clearly specified distance, this gives you both a distance and a time estimate to help plan your visit. The “easy” difficulty rating applies to the cycling tour described here.

The Paluds de Noves pump track is located behind Stade des Journettes in Paluds-de-Noves and is freely accessible. It has three tracks connected by platforms. The difficulty levels listed are beginner, intermediate and expert. The facility is suitable for BMX bikes, mountain bikes, scooters, kick scooters, skateboards, longboards and balance bikes. Both the different track levels and the wide range of equipment are part of the description.

The pump track is laid out differently from the cycling tour: the tour has a specified distance and duration, while the pump track’s three tracks, their levels and the listed equipment help you understand the type of activity. You can then decide whether you would rather consider a cycling tour with a specified distance or a facility with several tracks and difficulty levels.

Museum, Crafts and Olive Oil

The Musée privé de l’École des années 60 à 70 is located in the former school on Avenue de la République in Paluds-de-Noves. Visits are available by appointment; this arrangement may change. Be sure to arrange a visit in advance. The museum’s name and its former school setting connect the site to the history of education.

At Domaine de Bournissac in Les Paluds de Noves, olive oil is produced, tasted and sold. Visits to the olive mill are available for groups by reservation. As reservation arrangements may change, it is advisable to confirm the terms in advance for your planned visit. Production, tasting and sales are part of the olive oil offering; the mill visit is specifically for groups and requires a reservation.

At Dany la Potière, you can discover her work and get an introduction to the Raku technique. Visits are by appointment; confirm the arrangements in advance, as they may change. Agricultural production is another local feature: Chemin des Mules Safran-Morilles in Les Paluds-de-Noves grows morels and saffron. These crops add two specifically named products to the local olive oil offering.

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For the broader travel overview: Bouches Du Rhone.