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…).
With its traditional little shops, its market, its traditional festivals and its history dating back two thousand years… That’s Gardanne!
… 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 an incredible perspective and so many stories to tell!
Gardanne in 5 highlights
A Sunday morning stroll through the Provencal market and its farmers' square
Watch the sunset from Cativel hill
Take a stroll along the Luynes to pause and take time out... to the rhythm of the water.
Visit the Tuilerie Bossy and meet passionate craftsmen!
Discover its history and unique industrial heritage
The business and know-how tourism sector
Push open the doors and see something else, to look differently
The Gardanne Tourist Office participates in the development of the metropolitan “Tourisme d’entreprise et de savoir-faire” sector, and is committed to promoting this new type of tourism, which attracts more and more visitors every year. Throughout the year, it offers guided tours of the region’s valuable industrial and economic heritage.
Events and activities of all kinds await you all year round in Gardanne!