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Marignane

Pop.: 32,542. Area : 2,316ha.

Department of the Bouches du Rhône

Bordering the Etang de Berre, between Marseilles (22km)
and Aix en Provence (25km) - Marseille-Marignane International Airport.

The Marseille-Provence international airport is situated on the outskirts of Marignane.
A vast industrial zone and a raft of on/off ramps surrounds the airport, making the area not particularly touristic but difficult to avoid!

The town of Marignane, at least, possess a 17th century château, le Château des Covet . This Italian palace today houses the town hall or the Hôtel de Ville.

Numerous sporting and leisure activities are offered at Marignane, so take advantage of the facilities!

Historic sites to visit :

The château des Covert.
Saint-Nicolas church. Chapel ND de Pitié.
Musée d'Art et Traditions Populaires.

Accommodation :

15 hotels. 1 camp site
and numerous restaurants.

Leisure activities :

3 swimming pools, 16 tennis courts, aeroclub.
Nautical club with private beach,
lake designed for water skiing.
Hiking and botannic walks.

Neighbouring villages :

Saint Victoret (1km), Gignac la Nerthe (7km),
Vitrolles (9km)