Peynier, French commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
Peynier covers 24.76 square kilometers at an average elevation of 322 meters, surrounded by hills and Mediterranean landscapes characteristic of the Provence region.
This traditional Provençal commune has maintained its rural characteristics over centuries, bearing witness to the agricultural history and stone architecture of the region.
Residents participate in local festivals, Provençal markets and seasonal celebrations that perpetuate the artisanal, musical and gastronomic traditions of Provence.
The town hall located at 9 cours Albéric-Laurent provides administrative services including identity cards, passports and civil status documents to the 3,000 inhabitants.
The communal territory potentially contains ancient Roman vestiges according to local archives, revealing the antiquity of human occupation in this geographical area.
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