Rognonas

Last update on Mar 17, 2026

10km south of Avignon on the N570.

Discover Rognonas, a small village near Avignon

Rognonas is a small village located in the Durance plain, at the northern tip of the Bouches-du-Rhône department, just a stone's throw from Avignon.

Its location is quite strategic for exploring the Provence regions of the Alpilles, the Camargue, and the Luberon, not to mention, of course, beautiful Avignon. With numerous interesting sites to visit within a 50 km radius, Rognonas allows you to easily explore the entire region: Avignon, St. Rémy, Les Baux-de-Provence, Arles, Tarascon, Fontvieille, as well as Cavaillon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and the flea markets of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. You won’t have time to see it all!

A village benefiting from Avignon’s economic activity

Once primarily agricultural, this historic village has developed rapidly, with its economy shifting toward commerce and industry. An industrial and artisanal zone has been established, and Rognonas’s proximity to Avignon has also attracted a significant population.

Numerous hiking trails around the village

Rognonas is working to develop tourism projects in partnership with neighboring towns, notably by creating hiking trails that allow you to enjoyably explore each town via charming little roads, amidst stunning landscapes.

Numerous art workshops

As you stroll through the village, you’ll come across two artisan workshops: a jewelry designer with a unique collection of draped jewelry featuring Mirano crystal inlays (Serge Breton, Chemin du Peintre). You can also visit the marquetry and paper-on-object workshop (Decobox Creation, bd de Verdun). The cultural center and the youth center regularly organize sports and cultural activities, and in the summer, a program of festivities brings the center of Rognonas to life.

What to see

Saint Pierre Church, built in the 17th and 19th cent. (Baptistry with early Christian font).
Marquetry workshop and jewellery workshop.

Things to do

Tennis (4 courts 1 indoor).
Cultural centre.
Market on Tuesday morning.
Horse fair and flea market, 7th and 8th May.
Christmas market and book festival 11th and 12th November.

Bed and breakfast

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Your questions about Rognonas

We’ve received several questions about the town of Rognonas. Here are our answers to your most frequently asked questions.

What is there to do in Rognonas?

There is no shortage of things to do during your vacation in Provence. Hiking trails surround Rognonas and invite you to explore the generous natural landscape on foot. Footpaths connect the neighboring villages — Barbentane, Châteaurenard, Graveson, Noves — through stunning scenery.

The village also offers sports and cultural activities year-round. The sports and leisure park, opened in May 2013, covers more than 4 hectares and includes a skate park. The cultural center and youth center regularly organize events and activities. Local craft workshops are also open to visitors in the heart of the village.

On the dining side, a handful of local restaurants let you discover Provençal cuisine without traveling far. The Tuesday morning market is also a great opportunity to stock up on local produce. Above all, Rognonas makes a practical base for exploring the region's major tourist attractions.

How do you get to Rognonas?

Rognonas is located 5 km southwest of Avignon. Getting there by car is straightforward: take the A7 motorway and exit toward Avignon Sud. The D34 departmental road connects directly to Barbentane to the west and Châteaurenard to the east.

For those traveling by public transport, Avignon TGV station is the most convenient entry point. Several bus routes then serve the village from Avignon. Check timetables with the Terre de Provence agglomeration authority or on the local transport network's website.

What is the population of Rognonas?

The village has around 4,100 inhabitants, known as Rognonais, spread over 8.4 km² at a density of 488 residents per km². Its demographic profile is that of a medium-sized commune with steady growth over recent decades. The population has risen by 14.7% compared to 1999.

Rognonas is part of the Terre de Provence agglomeration community, which brings together 13 communes with a combined population of around 57,000. The INSEE code for the commune is 13083, and the postal code is 13870. Detailed statistics are available on data.gouv.fr or through the INSEE website.

What are the tourist attractions in Rognonas?

The local heritage is well worth a stroll through the village on foot. The church of Saint-Pierre, with its 23 stained-glass windows, was rebuilt and extended in the 17th and 19th centuries. Its baptistery features a paleo-Christian monolithic basin — a truly exceptional piece.

An equestrian statue of Joan of Arc in cast iron, unveiled in 1924, stands in the main square. This depiction on a war memorial is unique in Provence, with only two comparable examples found elsewhere in France — one in Alsace and one in Lorraine. The Durance viaduct and suspension bridge round out the village's built heritage.

Where is Rognonas located?

Rognonas sits in the Durance valley, on the left bank of the river, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The commune occupies the northernmost tip of the department, right on the border with the Vaucluse. On the map, it sits between Avignon, Châteaurenard and Barbentane.

The territory stretches between the Alpilles massif, the Camargue and the Luberon. This location makes it an ideal base for exploring Provence in every direction, without the crowds and prices that come with the region's most visited villages.

What are the practical details for visiting Rognonas?

The town hall is located on Place Jeanne-d'Arc, in the heart of the village. Opening hours are as follows: Monday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm without a lunch break. The town hall is closed on Saturdays. For any administrative matter, you can call +33 4 90 90 33 00.

The intercommunal tourist office falls under the Terre de Provence agglomeration and can be reached at 04 90 24 25 50, located at 20 cours Carnot in Châteaurenard. Their website is myterredeprovence.fr. For online public services, visit rognonas.fr.

What events take place in Rognonas?

Rognonas has a festive calendar deeply rooted in Provençal tradition. The "carreto ramado" parades of the Saint-Éloi, Saint-Roch and Bon Ange brotherhoods are the highlight of the summer: decorated floats pulled in single file by some twenty heavy horses galloping through the village streets. These cavalcades are the standout event of the local calendar.

The annual program also includes the 100 km de Rognonas race in January, the Fête du Bon Ange in July, the Saint-Éloi celebrations in August, and a midnight mass with a traditional pastrage on December 24th. The Tuesday morning market keeps the village lively throughout the year. For the full events program across the 13 communes of Terre de Provence, check the agenda at myterredeprovence.fr.