Press kit · department 13

Bouches-du-Rhône.

Every town in the department ranked on each criterion, ready to be reused. Each town is compared with French towns of the same size tier — a market town is never measured against a major city. Free to reuse, including commercially, on the sole condition that you credit La Grande Carte with a link to this page.

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01.

Safest cities.

Low crime, rare assaults, few burglaries, downward trend — data from the French Ministry of Interior

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Grans	Small cities	5,382	1 / 55	48 / 1747
Carnoux-en-Provence	Small cities	6,872	2 / 55	134 / 1747
Velaux	Small cities	8,827	3 / 55	151 / 1747
Allauch	Mid-size cities	21,404	1 / 27	41 / 470
Ensuès-la-Redonne	Small cities	5,796	4 / 55	158 / 1747
Roquefort-la-Bédoule	Small cities	5,784	5 / 55	179 / 1747
Trets	Small cities	10,933	6 / 55	189 / 1747
Bouilladisse	Small cities	6,447	7 / 55	205 / 1747
Fare-les-Oliviers	Small cities	8,953	8 / 55	236 / 1747
Venelles	Small cities	8,420	9 / 55	251 / 1747

Lowest-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Marseille 2e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	24,153	27 / 27	469 / 470
Marseille 1er Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	38,482	26 / 27	467 / 470
Marseille 4e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	49,744	25 / 27	459 / 470
Marseille 6e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	38,804	24 / 27	457 / 470
Marseille 16e Arrondissement	Small cities	15,415	55 / 55	1694 / 1747

Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.

Full national ranking: Safest cities.

02.

Best environmental quality.

Compliant drinking water, far from nuclear plants, low radon, low seismic risk, balanced soils, no major hazard

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Ciotat	Mid-size cities	37,599	1 / 27	27 / 470
Salon-de-Provence	Mid-size cities	44,553	2 / 27	125 / 470
Aix-en-Provence	Large cities	147,933	1 / 2	17 / 53
Sénas	Small cities	6,829	1 / 55	586 / 1747
Pélissanne	Small cities	10,799	2 / 55	687 / 1747
Lançon-Provence	Small cities	9,627	3 / 55	820 / 1747
Marseille 2e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	24,153	3 / 27	233 / 470
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône	Small cities	8,510	4 / 55	886 / 1747
Lambesc	Small cities	9,951	5 / 55	890 / 1747
Bouilladisse	Small cities	6,447	6 / 55	926 / 1747

Lowest-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence	Small cities	9,547	55 / 55	1744 / 1747
Marseille 11e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	59,033	27 / 27	467 / 470
Châteaurenard	Small cities	16,668	54 / 55	1728 / 1747
Peyrolles-en-Provence	Small cities	5,316	53 / 55	1724 / 1747
Rousset	Small cities	5,357	52 / 55	1713 / 1747

Full national ranking: Best environmental quality.

03.

Best cities for health.

Access to GPs (APL), hospitals and specialists, drinking water quality, radon and nuclear exposure

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Aubagne	Mid-size cities	47,724	1 / 27	35 / 470
Penne-sur-Huveaune	Small cities	6,618	1 / 55	204 / 1747
Ciotat	Mid-size cities	37,599	2 / 27	78 / 470
Sénas	Small cities	6,829	2 / 55	318 / 1747
Marignane	Mid-size cities	33,164	3 / 27	97 / 470
Pélissanne	Small cities	10,799	3 / 55	443 / 1747
Roque-d'Anthéron	Small cities	5,355	4 / 55	472 / 1747
Marseille 5e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	45,020	4 / 27	128 / 470
Marseille 4e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	49,744	5 / 27	132 / 470
Marseille 6e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	38,804	6 / 27	135 / 470

Lowest-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Marseille 9e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	76,347	27 / 27	469 / 470
Berre-l'Étang	Small cities	13,941	55 / 55	1728 / 1747
Cuges-les-Pins	Small cities	5,949	54 / 55	1690 / 1747
Fos-sur-Mer	Small cities	15,694	53 / 55	1676 / 1747
Peyrolles-en-Provence	Small cities	5,316	52 / 55	1671 / 1747

Full national ranking: Best cities for health.

04.

Best cities for families.

Schools and nurseries, safety, doctors, sport and culture, shops, fibre internet — everything to raise kids well

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Aix-en-Provence	Large cities	147,933	1 / 2	2 / 53
Gémenos	Small cities	6,678	1 / 55	91 / 1747
Pennes-Mirabeau	Mid-size cities	22,423	1 / 27	43 / 470
Cabriès	Small cities	10,143	2 / 55	304 / 1747
Allauch	Mid-size cities	21,404	2 / 27	90 / 470
Gignac-la-Nerthe	Small cities	10,030	3 / 55	337 / 1747
Miramas	Mid-size cities	25,891	3 / 27	92 / 470
Arles	Mid-size cities	51,156	4 / 27	97 / 470
Rousset	Small cities	5,357	4 / 55	364 / 1747
Salon-de-Provence	Mid-size cities	44,553	5 / 27	99 / 470

Full national ranking: Best cities for families.

05.

Most dynamic cities.

Growing population, rising incomes, falling unemployment, strong municipal investment, recent housing

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Marseille 3e Arrondissement	Mid-size cities	55,653	1 / 27	15 / 470
Ciotat	Mid-size cities	37,599	2 / 27	18 / 470
Châteaurenard	Small cities	16,668	1 / 55	97 / 1747
Saint-Chamas	Small cities	8,669	2 / 55	116 / 1747
Meyreuil	Small cities	6,341	3 / 55	171 / 1747
Lambesc	Small cities	9,951	4 / 55	177 / 1747
Cabriès	Small cities	10,143	5 / 55	182 / 1747
Châteauneuf-les-Martigues	Small cities	18,364	6 / 55	203 / 1747
Noves	Small cities	5,918	7 / 55	218 / 1747
Peyrolles-en-Provence	Small cities	5,316	8 / 55	226 / 1747

Full national ranking: Most dynamic cities.

06.

Best quality of life.

Overall synthesis: amenities, safety, doctors, incomes, fibre, nearby nature, healthy water, low unemployment

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Roquefort-la-Bédoule	Small cities	5,784	1 / 55	2 / 1747
Gémenos	Small cities	6,678	2 / 55	5 / 1747
Venelles	Small cities	8,420	3 / 55	17 / 1747
Ciotat	Mid-size cities	37,599	1 / 27	7 / 470
Carnoux-en-Provence	Small cities	6,872	4 / 55	28 / 1747
Éguilles	Small cities	8,349	5 / 55	32 / 1747
Aix-en-Provence	Large cities	147,933	1 / 2	1 / 53
Plan-de-Cuques	Small cities	11,504	6 / 55	35 / 1747
Saint-Cannat	Small cities	5,877	7 / 55	36 / 1747
Fare-les-Oliviers	Small cities	8,953	8 / 55	37 / 1747

Lowest-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Tarascon	Small cities	15,525	54 / 55	1296 / 1747
Châteaurenard	Small cities	16,668	53 / 55	994 / 1747
Berre-l'Étang	Small cities	13,941	52 / 55	889 / 1747
Septèmes-les-Vallons	Small cities	12,018	51 / 55	742 / 1747
Peyrolles-en-Provence	Small cities	5,316	50 / 55	645 / 1747

Full national ranking: Best quality of life.

07.

Best-managed municipalities.

Positive operating balance, controlled debt, strong investment, reasonable property tax rate

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Gémenos	Small cities	6,678	1 / 55	12 / 1747
Berre-l'Étang	Small cities	13,941	2 / 55	20 / 1747
Carnoux-en-Provence	Small cities	6,872	3 / 55	65 / 1747
Marignane	Mid-size cities	33,164	1 / 27	25 / 470
Fuveau	Small cities	10,235	4 / 55	119 / 1747
Carry-le-Rouet	Small cities	5,717	5 / 55	177 / 1747
Fos-sur-Mer	Small cities	15,694	6 / 55	185 / 1747
Mallemort	Small cities	6,190	7 / 55	224 / 1747
Lambesc	Small cities	9,951	8 / 55	285 / 1747
Saint-Victoret	Small cities	6,689	9 / 55	290 / 1747

Lowest-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Cuges-les-Pins	Small cities	5,949	54 / 55	1666 / 1747
Penne-sur-Huveaune	Small cities	6,618	53 / 55	1625 / 1747
Rognac	Small cities	12,335	52 / 55	1578 / 1747
Châteauneuf-les-Martigues	Small cities	18,364	51 / 55	1546 / 1747
Auriol	Small cities	12,986	50 / 55	1543 / 1747

Full national ranking: Best-managed municipalities.

08.

Preserved nature & environment.

National parks, nature reserves, Natura 2000, regional parks, far from nuclear, no major risks — preserved France

Top-ranked in the department

Town	Size tier	Population	Rank in its tier · Department	Rank in its tier · France
Roquefort-la-Bédoule	Small cities	5,784	1 / 55	14 / 1747
Ciotat	Mid-size cities	37,599	1 / 27	4 / 470
Salon-de-Provence	Mid-size cities	44,553	2 / 27	6 / 470
Eyguières	Small cities	6,915	2 / 55	27 / 1747
Arles	Mid-size cities	51,156	3 / 27	10 / 470
Cassis	Small cities	6,706	3 / 55	43 / 1747
Aubagne	Mid-size cities	47,724	4 / 27	14 / 470
Saint-Martin-de-Crau	Small cities	13,962	4 / 55	55 / 1747
Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts	Small cities	5,996	5 / 55	62 / 1747
Aix-en-Provence	Large cities	147,933	1 / 2	2 / 53

Full national ranking: Preserved nature & environment.

Method and limits

What these tables say — and what they don’t.

Scores are composite: each criterion carries a published weight, shown under each national ranking.
Towns are ranked within a population tier (5,000–20,000, 20,000–100,000, over 100,000 inhabitants). Towns under 5,000 inhabitants are not ranked.
A town missing the data for a criterion is left out of that ranking, never ranked last by default.
This is not a league table of lived quality of life: these figures reflect the public data available, with its blind spots and publication delays.
Crime figures are offences recorded by the police and the gendarmerie: they depend on whether victims report them and on how present the services are.

Sources, data years and weightings: About page. A question, a figure that looks wrong to you, a request for a custom breakdown — contact@lagrandecarte.fr.