11 Facts About Aubagne

Aubagne is a commune in the southern French department of Bouches-du-Rhone.

Aubagne was the main city of the former Agglomeration community of Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Etoile; it has been part of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis since 2016.

Aubagne was the first commune in France to be completely surrounded by autoroutes: the A50 autoroute Marseille-Toulon, the A52 autoroute to Aubagne-Aix-en-Provence, and the connecting motorway A501.

In 2009, Aubagne made bus travel zero-fare, a scheme which was extended to the tramway following its opening.

Between 1965 and 2014, Aubagne has elected three Communist mayors: the municipal council is composed mainly of communist, socialist, and other left-leaning members.

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Agenda 21 sets the terms and conditions for sustainable development in Aubagne which includes providing free public transit, offering a recycling program, encouraging energy conservation and energy demand management, launching awareness campaigns in schools to promote sustainable development and eco-citizenship, and giving incentives for purchasing solar panels.

City of Aubagne conducts its environmental, social, and economic policies in collaboration with neighbouring communities to help enhance sustainable development and improve living conditions.

In 2009 Aubagne municipality renegotiated certain loans considered "toxic" which were based on risky products contracted with ABN AMRO bank .

Aubagne is part of the "Top 20" of towns who have increased their taxes the most in 2012.

Aubagne is the birthplace of Marcel Pagnol, home to the University of Image and Sound, 9 cinemas, and an International Film Festival.

Aubagne is referred to frequently in the film Manon des Sources.