Carnoux en Provence
18 km from Marseille via the N8 or the A50 and 8 km from Cassis.
Discover the village of Carnoux-en-Provence, near Marseille and Cassis
Carnoux is a small town strategically located 18km from Marseille and 8km from Cassis and the seaside in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. Surrounded by garrigues and fragrant hills, Carnoux is a recent commune with a number of pretty, dapper lanes and flower-filled roundabouts around its town center.
Modern real estate
Several residential neighborhoods and a number of new housing developments surround this small town. Carnoux is not really a tourist center, but its major asset is its proximity to Marseille (France's second-largest city) and its pleasant, convenient, green living environment for those who work or go to Marseille university.
The History of Carnoux en Provence
Carnoux was originally created from scratch by a group of French nationals repatriated from Morocco in 1956, who were looking for a place to settle in Provence. After forming a real estate cooperative, they used their savings to buy 300 hectares from the communes of Aubagne and Roquefort la Bédoule, and without any subsidies or public aid, they courageously and intelligently built most of the current infrastructure, enabling their compatriots to come and settle in Carnoux.
The first municipality with a status identical to that of other French communes was only established in 1967. This explains why you won't find any "Old Carnoux" to visit!
Our map of Carnoux (13470)
To find your way around Carnoux-en-Provence, you can use our interactive map of Carnoux, which even works on cell phones. We've included our recommended accommodations for your stay in Carnoux-en-Provence.
Carnoux market
There are two weekly markets in Carnoux: Thursday mornings and Saturday mornings. The market takes place on the Esplanade Lyautey (see our map).
Our photos of Carnoux en Provence
At the bottom of this page you'll find a slideshow of photos taken by our teams in Carnoux-en-Provence. This will give you an idea of Carnoux's Provencal atmosphere.
What to see
Notre Dame d'Afrique church (1964).
Memorial to the French Overseas Dead
Leisure activities
Hiking, horse-riding, mountain biking.
Forest-park and nature walks.
Grey-hound racing. Tennis. Swimming pool.
Hotels
The Best Western Hotel & SPA Coeur De Cassis is located in the center of Cassis, 200 meters from the port and 300 meters from the beach. The hotel offers accommodation with a view of the garden, the town and its castle, and the mythical Cap Canaille. After a day of sightseeing in the Parc National des Calanques, you can relax in the hotel's spa, featuring a hammam, sauna, sensory shower and salt wall room, where you can enjoy herbal teas. The rooftop terrace is also an ideal place to relax.
Holiday rentals
Located in Carnoux, this beautiful vacation rental offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Guests enjoy free private parking and Wi-Fi access. This spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge and hob. Towels and bed linen are provided. There's also an outdoor dining area. You can also relax in the garden.
Accomodations
Hotels.
Holiday rentals.
B&Bs.
YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CARNOUX-EN-PROVENCE
You have sent us several questions about the commune of Carnoux-en-Provence. Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions in order to inform our readers who may have the same requests:
What are the inhabitants of Carnoux-en-Provence called?
The inhabitants of Carnoux-en-Provence are known as "Carnussiens" and "Carnussiennes". There are currently around 6,600 inhabitants in this commune.
Where to eat in Carnoux-en-Provence? Which restaurant?
You'll find plenty of restaurants in Carnoux. For a good time, we recommend "La Délicatesse", "Chez Poulette" and "Les 3 Secs" among the restaurants we've tested in the commune.
What is Carnoux-en-Provence's zip code?
The zip code for Carnoux-en-Provence is 13470. The village of Carnoux is located in the Bouches du Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Roquefort la Bedoule (4 km), Aubagne(6 km) and Cassis (7 km).