Gardanne, Commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
The town of Gardanne sits at an elevation of 205 meters between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, connected by a railway system to both cities.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered walls from the first century AD, indicating early Roman settlement in the area now known as Gardanne.
The local market, held three times weekly, brings together regional producers, becoming particularly extensive on Sundays with numerous vendors across the town.
Municipal services in Gardanne provide digital access for administrative procedures, including applications for national identification cards and passport requests.
The Centrale thermique de Provence power station in Gardanne features France's tallest industrial chimney, reaching 297 meters into the sky.
Location: Bouches-du-Rhône
Location: arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence
Location: canton of Gardanne
Location: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence
Elevation above the sea: 257 m
Shares border with: Aix-en-Provence, Bouc-Bel-Air, Fuveau, Meyreuil, Mimet, Simiane-Collongue, Gréasque
Phone: +33442517900
Email: accueil@ville-gardanne.fr
Website: http://ville-gardanne.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.45444,5.47611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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