Map of Rognonas
Map of Rognonas and places to visit
The interactive map of Rognonas on this page provides an overview of the village and its immediate surroundings. Rognonas is a town of 4,200 inhabitants located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, at the northern tip of the department, less than 10 kilometers from Avignon. The village stretches across the Durance plain, between the Alpilles and the Rhône, as you can see on this map of Rognonas.
How long does it take to visit Rognonas?
Rognonas is a small, intimate village. Allow about half a day to walk around and explore the main attractions in the center.
The walking tour offered by Bouches-du-Rhône Tourisme takes about an hour. It winds through the heart of the village at a leisurely pace, making it ideal for families.
If you’d like to visit the Rognonas market, it’s held on Tuesday mornings. That’s a good reason to plan your visit for the beginning of the week. By adding a trip to Avignon or the Alpilles right after, you can easily fill a full day.
Where can I download a map of Rognonas in PDF format?
You can download the map of Rognonas directly from this page. Simply click the “Download Map” button located just above, below our interactive map.
This PDF map of Rognonas is convenient to consult offline, especially while you’re walking around the village. You can print it before you leave or save it on your phone. It’s the easiest way to avoid getting lost and to locate parking lots, landmarks, and main streets at a glance.
Where is the tourist office?
Rognonas does not have an independent tourist office. The official point of contact for tourist information is the town hall, located on Place Jeanne-d'Arc, in the heart of the village.
You can reach them by phone at 04 90 90 33 00. The town is part of the Terre de Provence urban community, whose intermunicipal tourist office covers the entire area. For more comprehensive information about the region, you can also contact this intermunicipal office based in Châteaurenard, at 20 Cours Carnot, reachable at 04 90 24 25 50.
Where to park in Rognonas?
Parking is relatively easy outside the summer season. In summer, the village center fills up quickly and parking spots become scarce, especially on market day.
All parking lots in Rognonas are marked on our interactive map on this page. Find your parking spot before you arrive to avoid driving around in circles. The main parking areas are located around Place Jeanne-d'Arc and on the immediate outskirts of the center. From a parking lot on the edge of the village, you can walk to the heart of Rognonas in just a few minutes.
What are the must-see sights?
The village boasts a modest yet authentic heritage that’s well worth a leisurely stroll. Here are the must-sees:
Saint-Pierre Church: built on the site of a chapel founded in the 12th century by Pope Adrian IV, it was renovated in the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries. It houses 23 stained-glass windows and a baptistery featuring a remarkable early Christian font.
The War Memorial on Place Jeanne-d'Arc: topped by a cast-iron equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, unveiled in 1924. It is one of only two monuments of its kind in France outside of Alsace and Lorraine.
La Clef des Arts: a former 19th-century ice cream parlor converted into a musical space, featuring Provençal instruments and historical photographs of the site. A unique stop along your stroll.
The Sports and Recreation Park: a 4-hectare space inaugurated in 2013, featuring a skate park and a fitness trail. It is also a sanctuary certified by the League for the Protection of Birds.
The Garden of the Virgin: the village’s former main cemetery, renovated in 2012, featuring a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes on a two-meter pedestal.
The Rognonas leisure trail connects all these points in about an hour. Allow a little more time if you plan to stop along the way.
How to get to Rognonas?
By car, Rognonas is easily accessible from the A7 highway. Take the Avignon Sud exit, then follow signs for Noves-Châteaurenard, then Rognonas. From Avignon, allow about ten minutes.
The Avignon TGV station is located about 6.5 kilometers away. From the station, you’ll need to take a taxi or rent a car, as there is no direct bus service between the TGV station and Rognonas. The nearest airport is Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes, about 45 kilometers away. Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 80 kilometers away.
What are the best hotels in Rognonas?
The L'Escale des Alpilles hotel is the village’s premier establishment. This 3-star hotel offers 14 cozy, renovated rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a shaded terrace, and free private parking. Guests are welcomed by the owners themselves, Sylvie and Gilles, which gives the place the genuine atmosphere of a charming bed-and-breakfast. The property is also accessible to guests with limited mobility and welcomes pets. For travelers who prefer a self-catering rental, several farmhouses and villas with pools are available in Rognonas and in neighboring towns such as Barbentane, less than five kilometers away.
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