At Venelles, the focus is on New Energy Sources and Energy management. Built on a rock some 10 km from Aix-en-Provence, Venelles is a vibrant small town with a population of 8,367. Standing opposite the Sainte-Victoire, Venelles-le-Haut is a splendid vantage point from which you can see the Valley of the Durance and the panorama of the Luberon, with a view of the snow-covered foothills of the Alps.

A walking route has been marked out in beautiful pine woods. On Saturday mornings the town bustles with its Provençal market. Venelles bubbles with cultural energy, with an impressive, varied and innovative season (90 performances).Important events include the «Bacchanales du Jazz», the Aix Region Fair, and «les Mardis en fête» (Tuesday events).