Gardanne the unsuspected…
Gardanne l’insoupçonnée, that adjective suits it so well. But of course, many other adjectives could have been used: rebellious, mutant, resilient, innovative, steeped in history, bubbling, surprising. Let yourself be guided by his multi-faceted personality.
Between tradition
Gardanne is a paradox unto itself. The fourth-largest town in the Pays d’Aix region, with almost 22,000 inhabitants, it has all the characteristics of a village (a spirit of proximity, solidarity…).
Its traditional shops, its market, its traditional festivals, its history going back two thousand years… That’s Gardanne! The town is also known as THE village painted by Paul Cezanne.
… and know-how
Where red ochre and industrial landscape embrace a lush natural landscape. Gardanne, the beating heart of Provence’s former mining basin, is an astonishing town from every point of view. It’s a place of many faces, and one that will leave an indelible mark on your stay with us.
Its industrial landscape captivates the eye at every entrance to the city. The entrepreneurial network is strong, with a long industrial history and infrastructures that rival the height of the surrounding hills and the no less majestic Mont Sainte-Victoire.
Throughout the year, Gardanne offers a wide range of events and activities organized by the municipality, numerous associations and the Gardanne Tourist Office.
The new issue of Poussez les Portes magazine is out!
A fourth edition rich in new experiences not to be missed. Specializing in business and know-how tourism in the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area, we have been publishing the magazine Poussez les Portes, dedicated to this theme, for 5...
Marché de Gardanne
Le marché de Gardanne se déroule trois fois par semaine toute l'année les mercredis, vendredis et dimanches matins, sur le Cours principal.
Forum des associations
La ville de Gardanne organise son traditionnel Forum des Associations le samedi 13 septembre de 10h à 17h.
Rencontre annuelle du public et des associations de la ville.