Roquevaire
Last update on
Apr 30, 2026
East of Marseille, on the N8 between Aubagne (8km) and Auriol (4km).
Delightful little bridges cross the river, adding a romantic touch to the scene.
The village has preserved its Provencal identity and is in the heart of the countryside so dear to the French writer Marcel Pagnol.
Visitors can follow the hiking trails along the hill-sides until the Sainte Baume.
Amongst its treasures, Roquevaire has the oldest chapel in Provence, which is classified as an historic monument.
In the 18th century Eglise St Vincent, you will find the grand organ belonging to Pierre Cochereau, the former organist at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
What to see
St Vincent church.
The grand organ.
Things to do
Hiking and mountain biking.
Horse-riding. Climbing.
Accommodation
Nearby towns and villages
La Destrousse (4 km), La Bouilladisse (6 km) and Géménos (8km).
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Main villages in the area:
- Aix en Provence
- Allauch
- Arles
- Aubagne
- Aureille
- Auriol
- Belcodène
- Bouc Bel Air
- Boulbon
- Cabriès
- Carnoux en Provence
- Carry le Rouet
- Cassis
- Ceyreste
- Châteaurenard
- Cornillon-Confoux
- Eygalières
- Eyguières
- Eyragues
- Fontvieille
- Fos sur Mer
- Gardanne
- Gémenos
- Grans
- Graveson
- Istres
- Jouques
- La Barben
- La Ciotat
- La Roque d'Anthéron
- Lambesc
- Le Paradou
- Le Tholonet
- Les Baux de Provence
- Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
- Marignane
- Marseille
- Martigues
- Maussane les Alpilles
- Meyreuil
- Mimet
- Miramas
- Mollégès
- Mouriès
- Noves
- Orgon
- Port Saint Louis du Rhône
- Puyloubier
- Rognes
- Rognonas
- Saint Andiol
- Saint Chamas
- Saint Etienne du Grès
- Saint Marc Jaumegarde
- Saint Martin de Crau
- Saint Mitre les Remparts
- Saint Rémy de Provence
- Salon de Provence
- Sausset les Pins
- Tarascon
- Velaux
- Ventabren
