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.
What’s happening in Gardanne?
Throughout the year, Gardanne offers a wide range of events and activities organized by the municipality, numerous associations and the Gardanne Tourist Office.
The know-how tourism sector
Push open the doors
The Tourist Office participates in the animation of the metropolitan business and know-how tourism sector. Throughout the year, it offers guided tours to discover the precious industrial and economic heritage of the region.
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...
Le secret du calisson - Musée du calisson
Visit only in french.
Discover the history of the Aix Calisson through a contemporary museum, and watch the manufacturing process, tasting included.
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.
Visite guidée - Promenade Cezanne à Gardanne
L'office de tourisme de Gardanne vous propose une visite guidée et commentée de la Promenade Cezanne.
Visite guidée de la Maison de l’Energie
L’énergie est partout, mais la connaissez-vous vraiment ?
Concert de Dolfy's Big Fat Orchestra Experience & Garden Swing Big Band
C'est la rencontre de Dolfy Pleiter, chef d'orchestre, saxophoniste et chanteur, les chanteuses Céline Bénichou et Cindy Cathala, avec le Garden Swing Big Band ( 17 musiciens).
Excursion Allauch - Sur les traces de Marcel Pagnol
Une journée complète pour découvrir Allauch autrement, entre les paysages chers à Marcel Pagnol, histoire locale et patrimoine provençal.
Salon des vignerons et de la gastronomie
Le Lions Club de Gardanne organise son 17ᵉ Salon des Vignerons et de la Gastronomie du vendredi 16 au dimanche 18 octobre 2026 à la Halle Léo Ferré.
Visite guidée - Cezanne pour les minots
L'office de tourisme de Gardanne vous propose une visite familiale en extérieur avec mini-atelier, spécialement conçue pour les enfants de 8 ans à 12 ans.