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TOURIST OFFICE OF GARDANNE
En Pays d’Aix
2015
WELCOME TO GARDANNE
Gardanne is a town located in the Department of Bouches du
Rhône, in the South of France.
It is a city with history.
Formerly, Gardanne men worked at the mine of
Gardanne. It no longer exists.
In Gardanne, many activities and excursions are possible:
Hiking, guided tours, fishing.
You can also discover our festive events:
The Christmas market, the week of the Provence,
Saint-John’s eve and European Heritage Days.
Have a nice trip in Gardanne.
1
GARDANNE HERITAGE
-The old village
Formerly Gardanne was called Gardana. Gardanne was built in the
11th century, and it was only a village surrounded by a
fortress. Still remains vestiges you can
discover during your walk through the old streets.
You can see:
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Several gates as Bel Air, the gate of Trets and passage
Barra.
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The chapel of the Penitents. It is also called the
Chapel of Saint Valentin.
Don't forget to go for a ride on the Colline du Cativel.
It is the oldest neighborhood of Gardanne, where you can find the
mill.
-The museum Gardanne Autrefois
You will find in this museum items of everyday life 100 years ago. In
Gardanne.
For example: Old tools, old objects, or a school room.
2
ART IN GARDANNE
- Paul Cézanne
Paul Cezanne was a famous painter.
He lived in Gardanne during 1 year at this address: 17 Cours Forbin.
He loved painting on the Colline des Frères where you have a good
sight of Gardanne.
He painted 10 paintings during his year in Gardanne.
A Cézanne excursion had been created in the town to discover
Gardanne and the history of Paul Cezanne.
You will find on the Colline des Frères an open-air museum on the
paintings of Paul Cezanne.
3
TERROIR
-The market of Gardanne
Throughout the year, the Wednesday, Friday and Sunday morning,
at the city centre of Gardanne.
The Tourist Office also sells local products:
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Calissons Maurel
•
Wine and fruit juices from Valabre
•
Saffron of Gardanne
4
THE CRAFTSMEN
-The Tilery Bossy
At the Tilery Bossy, 12 craftsmen will make you discover their
creations. They also explained how they work.
Guided tour possible.
Address: 1285 chemin du Moulin du Fort, 13120 Gardanne / +33442502522
-The Roultaterre workshop
This is a pottery workshop and a boutique open to the public.
Possibility of internship and animations.
Address: Route de Biver, 13120 Gardanne
5
THE NATURE
-The Ecomuseum of the forest
The Ecomuseum of the forest is a space to discover the resources of
the forest. You will be able to know the mysteries of the Earth, animals,
plants and trees. Outside, guests can take a walk on a footpath laid
out.
Address: CD7, Chemin de Roman 13120 Gardanne
-Hiking
There are several hiking trails in Gardanne.
The Tourist Office sells a booklet of presentation of these
hiking trails.
You can walk and discover beautiful landscapes.
6
LEISURE
-Cinema
Gardanne cinema offers year-round films of cinema around the
world.
Address: 11 cours Forbin 13120 Gardanne
-The media library Nelson Mandela
The media library is a library for children
and for adults, but also a music library, and a large space for
multimedia.
Address: Boulevard Paul Cézanne 13120 Gardanne
-The swimming pool
The water park has a large pool, a school pool, a
paddling pool, a “pentaglisse” and a toboggan.
There are also rest areas and a playground to have fun.
Address: Avenue Léo Lagrange 13120 Gardanne
-Fishing
You can fish on the Lake Fontvenelle in Gardanne.
The fishing permits are on sale at the Tourist Office.
7
EMERGENCY NUMBER
European emergency number: 112
Police station: 17 or +33442588202
Fire brigade: 18
Municipal police: +33442583414
Ambulance: 15
Poison Control Centre: 18 or
+33491752525
Doctor on-call: +33442506015
On-call pharmacies: 3237
SOS vétérinaire: +33442599062
THE TOURIST OFFICE
OF GARDANNE EN PAYS D’AIX
31 boulevard Carnot 13120 Gardanne
Phone: +33442510273
Fax: +33982580273
contact@tourisme-gardanne.fr
www.tourisme-gardanne.fr
Open from Monday to Saturday from
9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00
Sunday morning in July and August