Vitrolles, Administrative division in Bouches-du-Rhône department, France.
Description
Vitrolles is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southeastern France. The town sits within the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area, featuring a mix of residential zones and commercial spaces that have developed over recent decades.
History
The town developed rapidly during the 20th century, particularly after World War II as housing demand grew in the region. This growth transformed it from a small settlement into a residential center serving the greater Marseille area.
Culture
Municipal organizations within the canton coordinate events throughout the year, bringing together residents from different communes to share local traditions.
Practical
The commune is easily reached by public transportation from Marseille and has parking areas in central locations. For administrative services, the town hall on Place de Provence handles resident inquiries and local matters.
Did you know?
The canton maintains distinct governance structures for each of its four communes while operating under a unified administrative framework that serves 67,498 inhabitants.
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Stadium de Vitrolles
4 km
Tour Sarrasine
1.4 kmCouvent des Minimes de Marignane
4.1 km
Source de l'Infernet
4.4 km
Piscine Tournesol Liourat
1.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Pentecôte de Vitrolles
174 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Vie de Vitrolles
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
2.6 kmLe Stadium
4 kmTour Chappe
3.3 kmThéâtre municipal de Fontblanche
3.9 km
Plage des Marettes
2.4 kmThéâtre de verdure des Remparts
1.4 kmBase Nautique
3 kmScenic viewpoint
502 mScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmMemorial
3.4 kmSalle Guy Obino
1.1 kmCalvaire
907 mRuins
1.9 kmCalvaire
3.8 kmAigle
3 kmStatue vierge
3.7 kmAlouette II
4 kmMenhir dit Pierre-Plantée
226 mMonument featuring aircraft, aircraft model
3.2 kmWaterfall
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