Origins: Saint-Cannat, located 16 km from Aix
en Provence, was founded by a 5th century holy
hermit, Canus Natus, Bishop of Marseille, who
gave his name to the village.
Heritage: several 17th and 18th century
fountains, old washhouses and posterns which
remain from the Mediaeval ram-parts. The
museum is a must for learning about the village’s
rich history. It has several theme rooms: the Bailli
de Suffren room, the Old Saint-Cannat room, a
collection of farm tools, Provençal costumes,
etc. The statue of Bailli (1951) stands in front of
the Espace Suffren.
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