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Marignane

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Marignane

Marignane is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vitrolles, 29km from Calanques National Park.

Marignane is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 35,873, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marignane sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marignane to your route.

About Marignane

Marignane (French pronunciation: [maʁiɲan]; Occitan: Marinhana) is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.

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Where is Marignane located?

Marignane is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4173 latitude, 5.2146 longitude.

What is the population of Marignane?

Marignane has a population of approximately 35,873 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
35,873
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.4173, 5.2146

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Marignane

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Notre-Dame de la Garde Viewpoint

Marseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.

19 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Calanques National Park

Dramatic limestone fjord-like inlets with turquoise waters and white cliffs stretching between Marseille and Cassis on the Mediterranean coast.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Calanque d'En-Vau

The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.

31 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Route des Crêtes (Cassis)

A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Les Baux-de-Provence

A dramatic medieval fortress village crowning a rocky limestone outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.

50 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Circuit Paul Ricard

French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.

50 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Carrières des Lumières

Old limestone quarries turned into a vast immersive art show projected across 14 m stone walls.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Roussillon

A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Marignane

  • 19 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
  • 36 kmRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
  • 66 kmMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
  • 68 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 71 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 77 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Marignane.

Saint-Victoret

🇫🇷 France

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Gignac-la-Nerthe

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3 km awayPop. 9,146

Vitrolles

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 38,591

Châteauneuf-les-Martigues

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 11,496

Le Rove

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 4,084

Ensuès-la-Redonne

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 4,746

Les Pennes-Mirabeau

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 19,871

Berre-l'Étang

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 14,062

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