Roquevaire Explained

Roquevaire
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason de la ville de Roquevaire (13).svg
Coordinates:43.35°N 5.6053°W
Mayor:Yves Mesnard[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Arrondissement:Marseille
Canton:Aubagne
Area Km2:23.83
Elevation M:160
Elevation Min M:134
Elevation Max M:732
Intercommunality:Aix-Marseille-Provence
Insee:13086
Postal Code:13360
Dialling Code:(+33) 04

Roquevaire (in French pronounced as /ʁɔk(ə)vɛʁ/; Occitan (post 1500);: Ròcavaira) is a commune in the Huveaune valley between Aubagne and Auriol in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France.

Geography

The villages of Lascours, Pont-de-l'Étoile and Pont-de-Joux are located within the commune of Roquevaire. In 2023, Roquevaire will be served by two stations of the Aubagne tramway when the northern Line T extension opens.

Tourism

The main attraction is the organ in the Saint Vincent Church, which is the largest organ in France. The town features an international organ festival in September.

Population

Its inhabitants are called Roquevairois and Roquevairoises in French.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.