Terroir and Craftsmen
Gardanne street market
All year round: Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings and Sunday mornings
The street market of Gardanne is very famous in Provence and extends from Boulevard Carnot to Cours de la République and proposes visitors a large choice of local products, specialities from Provence and handmade artefacts.
Cellar "La Féraude" - Wine estate of Valabre
The cellar of the agricultural school of Valabre make you discover local and regional products : Côtes de Provence (AOC) red and rosé wines, red and rosé wines, natural fruit juices (apples, apricots, quinces)
Openings on Fridays from 16:00 to 17:00, and Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00 for individuals.
Address: Cave de la Féraude, Chemin du Moulin du fort 13120 Gardanne
Telephone: 0442514442 (+33442514442)
Information at the cellar.
Saffron of Cativel
Laurence and Laurent Olivier are saffron producers in Gardanne and propose you to discover their excellent quality production from the pistil of the crocus flower.
Saffron is known to be an ingredient of typical dishes from Southern France, like bouillabaisse, paella, risotto, tajines...
The products are on sale at the Tourist Office and the visit on the site of production is possible.
Address: Chemin du Safran - 13120 Gardanne
Visits on demand by reservation.
Telephone: 0442510800 (+33442510800)
Email : contact@safranducativel.fr
Site internet : http://www.safranducativel.fr/
La Tuilerie Bossy Domaine de Valabre
In this ancient tilery, an association of handicraft artists set up their workshops.
The visitors can in this unique site meet craftsmen to discover their know-how and their creations. Sculpture, mosaic, cabinetry, horlogerie, pottery and ironwork will head up the visitors in an original artistic atmosphere.
Address: Tuilerie Bossy, 1285 Chemin du Moulin du Fort Valabre 13120 Gardanne
Email: contact@tuileriebossy.com
Website: www.tuileriebossy.com
For any further information come at the Tourist Board of Gardanne
The long beetroot of Gardanne "Suiram"
Claude CRUDELI, farmer from Gardanne, resurrects a very ancient tradition by producing this beetroot which was not cultivated for 50 years. This sort of beetroot gets real nutritional and energetic values as well as various properties.
Address: Chemin du Capéou – 13120 Gardanne
Telephone: 0442583694 (+33442583694)
Workshop and boutique RIEDERER
La maison Riederer, bakery, confectionery and chocolate factory since 1780 proposes you exceptional products in the shops of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Gardanne.
Address: 7 petit chemin d'Aix - 13120 GARDANNE
Telephone: 0982612928 (+33982612928)
J.A Créations
J.A Créations ce sont des bijoux uniques, faits à la main en perles de pierres naturelles.
Possibilité de création sur mesure.
Website : www.j-a-creations.wifeo.com
Adresse: 204 chemin du Claou - 13120 Gardanne
Tél.: 04.42.58.42.34
Email : j.arneodo@laposte.net