Marignane tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Carry-le-Rouet at 11 km from Marignane

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Visit Marignane: highlights and tourist information

Marignane is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhone department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Marignane in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Popular places to visit nearby include Carry-le-Rouet at 11 km and Martigues at 14 km.

Marignane, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Carry-le-Rouet

Seaside resort at 11 km (direction south-west)

Slightly outside the main Riviera, the beaches and coastal paths of Carry-le-Rouet are very...

See Carry-le-Rouet guide

Martigues

at 14 km (direction west)

The harbour area and quaint fishermen cottages is the principal attraction in the large...

See Martigues guide

Marseille

at 19 km (direction south-east)

Marseille is perhaps not a tourist town but is one of the most vibrant...

See Marseille guide

Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence

Cathedral at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

The Cathedral of Aix-de-Provence has 5th century origins and an impressive baptistery and cloister...

See Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence guide

Aix-en-Provence

at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

The vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence is a traditional Provence town, with many museums and...

See Aix-en-Provence guide

Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte

Church at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

The Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte is the oldest gothic church in Provence, built in the 13th...

See Church Saint-Jean-de-Malte guide

Salon-de-Provence

at 27 km (direction north-north-west)

The castle and Collegiale church of Saint-Laurent are among the principal places of interest...

See Salon-de-Provence guide

Collegiate Church Saint-Laurent

Church at 27 km (direction north-north-west)

The Collegiate Saint-Laurent is an imposing 14th century church that contains the tomb of...

See Collegiate Church Saint-Laurent guide

Calanques at Marseille

Scenery at 30 km (direction south-east)

The white cliffs of the Calanques de Marseille plunging into the deep blue sea...

See Calanques at Marseille guide

Aubagne

at 32 km (direction east-south-east)

The small market town of Aubagne is best known for its association with Marcel...

See Aubagne guide

Cassis

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction east-south-east)

The harbour area of Cassis, its beach and proximity to the Calanques de Marseille...

See Cassis guide

Route des Cretes

Scenery at 38 km (direction east-south-east)

The Route des Cretes between Cassis and La Ciotat is a beautiful route in...

See Route des Cretes guide

Cadenet

at 38 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vaucluse department

Cadenet is a small town in the south of the Luberon Regional Natural Park...

See Cadenet guide

Pertuis

at 39 km (direction north-east), in the Vaucluse department

Pertuis is a small Provencal town to the south of the Luberon Regional Natural...

See Pertuis guide

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Reserve excursions near Marignane

Map of places to visit near Marignane

Markets in and near Marignane

Market days in Marignane: weekly market: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday;

• Marignane: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (0km)
• Chateauneuf-les-Martigues: market Friday (5km)
• Berre-l'Etang: market Thursday & Sunday (8km)
• Carry-le-Rouet: market Tuesday & Friday (11km)
• Martigues: market Wednesday & Sunday & Saturday (13km)
• Bouc-Bel-Air: market Sunday (16km)
• Marseille: market every day (19km)
• Gardanne: market Wednesday & Sunday & Friday (21km)
• Istres: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)
• Fos-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (22km)

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Tourist attractions near Marignane, France

What to do at Marignane? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Marignane.

Grand sites of France

• Montagne Sainte-Victoire (37km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Lourmarin (40km)
• Ansouis (41km)
• Baux-de-Provence (50km)

National Monuments

• Chateau d'If (19km)
• Glanum (52km)
• Montmajour Abbey (55km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint Cyr sur Mer (48km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (47km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Silvacane (La Roque-d'Antheron) (34km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (55km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin d'Albertas (17km)
• Jardin d'Eguilles (20km)
• Parc du 26e Centenaire (21km)
• Parc Borély (22km)
• Jardin de la Magalone (22km)
• Parc Longchamp (22km)
• Jardin du château de Val Joanis (39km)
• Parc municipal du Mugel (42km)
• Jardin à la française du Pavillon de Galon (44km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (44km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Aix-en-Provence (22km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Calanque (28km)
• Cap Canaille (34km)
• Cap Canaille (Cassis) (37km)
• Gorges de Régalon (38km)
• Calanque de Figuerolles (42km)
• Parc du Mugel (42km)
• Massif de la Sainte-Baume (44km)
• Verdon (rivière) (54km)
• Embouchure - Verdon (55km)

Amusement park / theme park

• OK Corral (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Marseille (19km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Martigues (13km)
• Istres (21km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de La Barben (23km)

Geography and distances

Marignane is in the south-east of France at 18 kilometres from Marseille, the department capital (general information: Marignane is 644 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into the airport at Marseille or drive from the UK with a journey time of around 10-11 hours. For driving distances to Marignane from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateauneuf-les-Martigues, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Le Rove, Saint-Victoret and Vitrolles.

This page in French: Visiter Marignane