Roquevaire (French pronunciation: [ʁɔk(ə)vɛʁ]; Occitan: 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. In 2017, it had a population of 9,003. Its inhabitants are called Roquevairois and Roquevairoises.
Roquevaire
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Coordinates: 43°21′00″N 5°36′19″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Bouches-du-Rhône |
Arrondissement | Marseille |
Canton | Aubagne |
Intercommunality | Aix-Marseille-Provence |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Yves Mesnard[1] |
Area 1 | 23.83 km2 (9.20 sq mi) |
Population | 8,713 |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 13086 /13360 |
Dialling codes | (+33) 04 |
Elevation | 134–732 m (440–2,402 ft) (avg. 160 m or 520 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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.
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.
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Source: EHESS[3] and INSEE (1968-2017)[4] |