Roquevaire (; oc, Ròcavaira) is a
commune in the
Huveaune
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valley between
Aubagne
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and
Auriol in the
Bouches-du-Rhône
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department in the
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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region
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of
Southern France
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. In 2017, it had a population of 9,003. Its inhabitants are called ''Roquevairois'' and ''Roquevairoises''.
Geography
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.
Tourism
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.
Population
See also
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Communes of the Bouches-du-Rhône department
The following is a list of the 119 communes of the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France
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References
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Communes of Bouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia