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Le Rove

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Bouches-du-Rhône

Common Bouches-du-Rhône, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Le Rove takes place about thirty kilometers from Marseille and its port in the heart of the massif of Nerthe. It is located between L'Estaque and Ensues-la-Redonne, near Carry-le-Rouet, or from Vitrolles Martigues.

Inhabited since the Paleolithic, as evidenced by the remains of dwellings found there, the territory of Le Rove has also grown in the ancient times. This is where we may admire the oldest known bulwark of Provence dating from the early Bronze Age.

Dynamic and resourceful, the town continues to unveil its visitors a rich architectural and historical heritage that many successive eras. Its proximity to the most beautiful cities in the region also makes it a popular holiday resort. high gastronomy lovers will enjoy the famous bush Rove, a cheese made from goat's milk.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Rove
Postcode13740
Latitude43.3699120 (N 43° 22’ 12”)
Longitude5.2529980 (E 5° 15’ 11”)
Surface area23.01 km²
Population5240 inhabitants
Density227 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMarseille (29 km, 23 min)
Insee code13088
IntercommunalityME Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence
DepartmentBouches-du-Rhône
TerritoryProvence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Gignac-la-Nerthe5.8 km (9 min)
Ensuès-la-Redonne5.9 km (9 min)
Châteauneuf-les-Martigues9.9 km (15 min)
Saint-Victoret10.8 km (17 min)
Marignane11 km (16 min)
Carry-le-Rouet11.9 km (15 min)
Les Pennes-Mirabeau14.8 km (19 min)
Sausset-les-Pins17.1 km (19 min)
Marseille17.2 km (25 min)
Martigues21 km (21 min)
La Couronne22 km (19 min)
Vitrolles22 km (21 min)
Septèmes-les-Vallons23 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

Listed building, as well as the castle ruins to which she belonged, St. Michael Chapel Gignac is a religious Romanesque building built in the course of the thirteenth century. Restored in the second half of the nineteenth century, it still has the walls, square towers and a cistern of this former stronghold Templar. The site was built with natural Site of the blue coast of the conservatory and the Natura 2000 site Blue Coast - chain of Estaque.

Walking through the town, you can admire the ruins of forts and Niolon Figuerolles former military batteries of the late nineteenth century, which once dominated the sea.

Ranked historic monument Laure camp houses a prehistoric fortified settlement dating from the Bronze Age. This is the oldest site built throughout Provence.

Overlooking the creek with his thirty-five meters high, the Niolon station is worth a look. With its ceramic siding and roof Roman tiles, it was built in the original style of the other stations on the Blue Coast and offers stunning views of the sea.

Le Rove also impresses with its beautifully preserved natural heritage to discover the time more or less long walks. The creeks of Niolon and Vesse and can discover beautiful fishing villages and a small harbor full of charm.

Unmarked and sometimes tricky, however the coastal path deserves attention. Ranging from Establon Restores the Ensuès, it allows you to enjoy unique landscapes.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

In July, time for celebrations of St. Anne with its musical evenings, its festive meals, games for children, or her balls.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 15°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 15°C - Max. 17°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 14°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Skip-the-line Ticket to MuCEM (Mediterranean Culture Museum in Marseille)
Culture and education11 € Marseille (11.9 km)
Double Decker Bus Tour of Marseilles – 1 or 2-day pass
Culture and education17 € Marseille (12.4 km)
Cruise the Rocky Coves and Tour Marseilles and Aix-en-Provence
Culture and education149 € Marseille (12.6 km)
Wine Tasting and Tour of Provence : Avignon, Baux de Provence and Châteauneuf du Pape
Culture and education149 € Marseille (12.6 km)
Trip to Luberon : Discover the Markets and the Lavender Fields
Entertainment150 € Marseille (12.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
To the choirs of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy1:05Aix-en-Provence (23 km)
Water fountains of Aix-en-Provence
HikeEasy55 minAix-en-Provence (23 km)
Hiking and biking trails in Gréasque
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Gréasque (25 km)
Discovery of the historic center of Aubagne
HikeEasy40 minAubagne (27 km)
Between Sainte-Victoire and Sainte-Baume
HikeEasy4:00La Destrousse (28 km)

Restaurants

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Hotels

Your holidays
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A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
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