Map of Gardanne

How much time should you allow for visiting Gardanne?

Half a day is enough to see the main sights of Gardanne. The old town can be explored in two to three hours on foot. The bell tower, the remains of the ramparts, and the small squares are easy to discover on foot.

If you want to visit the museums, allow a full day. The Cézanne trail to the Colline des Frères takes an additional 1.5 hours. This walk offers the same view that the painter had of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Where can I download a PDF map of Gardanne?

You can download the map of Gardanne directly from this page. Click on the “Download map” button below our interactive map. The file will open immediately on your device for offline viewing.

The tourist office also offers free paper maps. These maps are available at the reception desk at 1 Boulevard Bontemps.

Where is the tourist office located?

The tourist office is located at 1 Boulevard Bontemps, in the city center. It is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. From Tuesday to Friday, it is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The La Fabrique des Sauterelles shop sells local and artisanal products. Free public parking is available nearby.

Where can I park in Gardanne?

Parking is free in Gardanne all year round. There are several public car parks throughout the town center. All parking spaces are shown on our interactive map at the top of this page.

The Fontvenelle, Victor-Hugo, Mistral, and Avenue de Nice car parks offer plenty of spaces. Parking spaces in the blue zone are limited to one hour. The park-and-ride facility at the train station offers 300 free spaces in the evening and on Sundays.

What are the must-see places?

The bell tower of Gardanne dominates the village from the Cativel hill. It is the only remnant of the old church demolished in 1905. Cézanne immortalized it in several paintings exhibited in New York.

The Gardanne Autrefois museum recreates everyday life in Provence in the 19th century. Farm tools, costumes, and antique furniture recreate the atmosphere of yesteryear. The museum is open every Wednesday afternoon.

The Cézanne trail takes you to the hill where the painter set up his easel between 1885 and 1886. Panels reproduce his paintings along the route. The view of the Sainte-Victoire mountain has not changed.

The Forest Ecomuseum offers a 1.5 km trail with puzzles for children. The Tuilerie Bossy brings together fifteen artisan workshops in a former tile factory. Ceramists and cabinetmakers work there before your eyes.

How to get to Gardanne?

By car, take the D6 expressway to Gardanne. It connects to the A51 towards Aix-en-Provence and the A8 towards Nice. The village is 6.2 miles from Aix and 16.2 miles from Marseille.

The train serves Gardanne on line 12 Marseille-Aix-Pertuis. The station is located in the town center. It takes 10 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Several bus lines connect the village to neighboring towns.

What are the best hotels in Gardanne?

Gardanne mainly offers apartments in the town center. Hotels are concentrated in neighboring towns. The Hôtel L'Étape offers a warm welcome in a colorful Provençal setting. The B&B Hotel Meyreuil offers affordable accommodation 10 minutes from Gardanne. The guest rooms at La Féraude welcome you to a warm environment in Valabre. The Villa Saint-Ange in Aix-en-Provence has a heated swimming pool and a restaurant with a terrace.

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