Company tours
Satisfy our curiosity, answer our questions and discover a region by visiting a company. This is our starting point, our aspiration. Through company visits, all year round, here and everywhere, we invite you to rediscover the world around you, to discover its inner workings and gain in experience or expertise. Each of our visits will encourage you to take a step off the beaten track, to move the lines, to change your perspective and ” see something else to see differently “.
The town of Gardanne, with its precious vernacular heritage, is home to many treasures. Digging deep into its paradoxes, it is developing industrial tourism in the heart of its lands, 45% of which are natural areas. Throughout the year and during our events, discover the companies that have helped build the image of our city, contribute to its influence, and look forward to sharing an experiential moment with you.
Keen to promote its industrial activity, justified by the presence of the Alteo Alumina plant, Europe’s leading alumina producer, the thermal power plant supplying energy to the whole of the Aix-en-Provence region, the Malespine quarry and the Charpak microelectronics center, the Gardanne Tourist Office is committed to promoting this new type of tourism, which attracts more and more visitors every year.
The Gardanne company tour also includes the production workshops of the
Chocolaterie Riederer
which won’t reveal the secrets of the famous Trianon cake, but will show you all its know-how with passion, or the
Bossy Tilery
where more than a dozen artisans perpetuate traditions and techniques in the heart of the
Domaine de Valabre
Upcoming visits :
Visite guidée de l'usine moderne Rampal Latour
Visitez la savonnerie Rampal-Latour
Free visit Artisanal vinegar factory by appointment
Entre calanques et pinèdes, à deux pas de la Méditerranée, découvrez les secrets de la création d'un vinaigre artisanal !
Les visites ont lieu à la Vinaigrerie située au 22 avenue des Micocouliers, à Sausset-les-Pins.
Camp des Milles - self visit of the permanent exhibition
A one of kind museum to grasp history and act now to fight intolerance.
Commented tour of the Terre de Mistral vineyard, followed by a tasting
Visit only in french.
The family estate is rooted in Provençal tradition and can boast a unique view over Montagne Sainte-Victoire. Guided tour of the vineyards, followed by a tasting (5 wines).
Visite de la poterie Ravel
Ne ratez pas cette visite commentée, véritable découverte de la fabrication de poterie organisée par la Poterie Ravel.
The secret of 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.
Visite du Moulin à vent de Bertoire
Découvrez le Moulin de Bertoire, un moulin à vent du début du XIXème siècle entièrement rénové, selon les techniques de l'époque et par des bénévoles en 2013 !
Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art à la Tuilerie Bossy
La Tuilerie Bossy vous ouvre ses portes les 11 et 12 avril 2026 de 10h à 18h à l’occasion des Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art, qui se déroulent chaque printemps dans plus de 28 pays, pour faire connaitre toute la richesse de ce secteur d’activité.
The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area boasts a strong, dynamic and highly diversified entrepreneurial network. All year round, we offer tours with a Midi flavour to help you discover know-how, innovation and talent. With us, pushing open doors has never been easier! Live the experience. Stay tuned and follow the agenda.