Marignane

Marignane

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Marignane ( ; ) is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.

Geography

It is a component of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, and the largest suburb of the city of Marseille. It is located 18.3 km (11.4 mi) to the northwest of Marseille.

History

]] In the 15th century the Count of Provence owned the land, and from 1603 to the French Revolution it belonged to the Covet family. In the 17th century the Covet family refurbished the Château de Marignane, which now serves as the town hall. 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).

Population

Politics

From 1995 to 2008 the mayor was Daniel Simonpieri, former member of the Front National and of the MNR. Since 2008 the mayor has been Eric Le Dissès.

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)

Personalities

Aadil Assana, footballer

Transport

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.

Twin towns - sister cities

Marignane is twinned with: Figueres, Spain Göd, Hungary Ravanusa, Italy Slănic, Romania Wolfsburg, Germany

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References

External links

Official website (in French)

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