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...
The secret of calisson - Guided tour in French
Through a contemporary museum space, combining period tools and new technologies, learn all about the history and manufacture of calisson and taste a hot calisson, just made in front of you!
The nature workshops at the Forest Ecomuseum
Workshops to help your children discover nature during the school vacations
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.
Excursion à Saint-Maximin & Tourves
Partez à la découverte de l’histoire religieuse et minière de la Provence verte, entre patrimoine sacré et mémoire ouvrière. Une journée guidée riche en émotions et en découvertes.
Conférence sur les animaux : Le couple est-il la norme chez les animaux ?
Les animaux présentent de multiples façons de « vivre en couple ». La diversité de ces régimes d’appariement au sein des espèces peut s’expliquer par les bénéfices et les coûts pour chacun des partenaires.
Conférence Paul Gauguin : les années décisives à la médiathèque
Une conférence de Martine Vasselin