The Enchanting Village Des Automates: A Journey Through Fun and Fantasy

Getting There

• Bus

  To get to The Village Des Automates from central Aix-en-Provence, start at the main bus station located at 'Gare Routière,' which is easily accessible from the city center. Look for the bus line 140, which travels to Saint-Cannat. Purchase a ticket from the ticket machine or the bus driver. Board the bus and enjoy the ride, which should take approximately 30 minutes. Get off at the 'Saint-Cannat' stop. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to The Village Des Automates. Head southwest on Route Nationale 7, and follow the signs to the amusement park. The entrance will be on your left.

• Train and Bus

  For a scenic route, you can take a train from Aix-en-Provence to the nearest station, which is 'Pertuis.' Head to the Aix-en-Provence TGV train station, located a short distance from the city center. Board a train to Pertuis, which typically runs every hour. Upon arrival at Pertuis station, exit the station and look for the bus stop nearby. Take the bus line that goes to Saint-Cannat (check local schedules as they may vary). After a 20-minute bus ride, get off at the 'Saint-Cannat' stop. The Village Des Automates is a 15-minute walk from there along Route Nationale 7.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, consider biking to The Village Des Automates. You can rent a bike at various rental shops in Aix-en-Provence. From the city center, cycle towards Route Nationale 7, following the designated bike lanes. The distance is approximately 12 kilometers, and the ride will take about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on your pace. Once you reach Route Nationale 7, follow it northeast until you see signs for The Village Des Automates, which will be on your right-hand side.