La Rouvière, Residential district in 9th arrondissement of Marseille, France
La Rouvière is a residential complex in the 9th arrondissement of Marseille composed of seven buildings, several of which are high-rise structures. The complex includes a shopping center with retail spaces that serve the local population with daily necessities and services.
Built between 1966 and 1975, La Rouvière replaced the former Bastide de la Rouvière estate that had belonged to the Bonnasse family. The development emerged during a period of significant demographic shifts that shaped the city's expansion.
The residential complex welcomed numerous French citizens returning from Algeria in 1962, contributing to the demographic composition of the neighborhood.
The neighborhood sits on varied terrain between 80 and 160 meters in elevation, making navigation straightforward for visitors exploring on foot. Being situated east of the Marseille canal helps with orientation and finding your way around the area.
The development spans 29 hectares of varied terrain, positioned between 80 and 160 meters above sea level, east of the Marseille canal.
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