Marignane is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southern France.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône |
| Canton | Marignane |
| Government | |
| Mayor (2020–2026) | Eric Le Dissès |
| Area1 | 23.16 km2 (8.94 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2017) | 32,920 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
History
In the 15th century the Count of Provence owned the land, and from 1603 to the French Revolution it belonged to the Covets. In the 17th century the Covets refurbished the castle. Three chapels and one convent were built in the 17th and 18th century: Notre-Dame de Pitié (1635), Saint-Nicolas (1695), Sainte-Anne (1710, now demolished), and Couvent des Minimes (1695).
Education
Public secondary schools:
- Collège Georges Brassens (junior high school)
- Lycée Maurice Genevoix (senior high school)
Private schools:
- Institution Saint Louis Sainte Marie (campuses in Marignane and Gignac-la-Nerthe)
Transport
The Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marignane.
Economy
Airbus Helicopters, the manufacturer of the Franco-German NHI NH90 and Tiger military helicopters, has its head office on the grounds of Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane.