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Must do and see in Marignane

Marignane is a small town in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is located in southern France on the eastern shore of the Etang de Berre. Marignane has around forty thousand citizens and it is the biggest suburb area of Marseille.

1. Church Saint-Nicolas

Church Saint-Nicolas

Eglise Saint-Nicolas is a Roman Catholic Church. The church was built in early seventeenth century. It has a great bell tower with clocks on all four sides.

3. Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié

Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié

Chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié was built by Raymond des Baux. He was a member of the First Crusade expedition with his father William and his godfather Count Baux of Toulouse. Raymond manages to survive the great massacres in Tripoli (1105). When he returned he decides to build this chapel.

5. Église Saint Laurent Imbert

Église Saint Laurent Imbert

Église Saint Laurent Imbert (Church of Saint Laurent Imbert) is a modern building that was opened in 1995, dedicated to Saint Laurent Imbert. Monsignor Laurent-Joseph-Imbert Marius, was a bishop in Korea, He was born on Bricard farm in Marignane and. he died at 43 years in Korea in the attempt to save the lives of Christians.

2. Castle Marignane

Castle Marignane

Castle Marignane (Castle of Covet) is from early fourteenth century. The building was bought and restored in sixteenth century by Covet family. Today, this castle is a City Hall.

4. Saint-Exupery Cinema

Saint-Exupery Cinema

Saint-Exupery Cinema is one of the oldest movie theaters in France. It shows popular movies and is very popular among young generations. Moliere Theater is located in the same building as Cinema Saint-Exupery , next to Espace Culturel Saint Exupery . This theater is a prime entertainment destination in this region.

The city center is really nice, with its streets lined with plane trees and small shaded squares. The main street is cover with flowers. The atmosphere in the city is typical for the south cities - the streets are full of cafes and shops

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