Aix-en-Provence
France · Provence · 173 m
Description
Aix-en-Provence is an elegant university city in southern France and the historic capital of Provence. This sun-drenched city is known for its numerous fountains, plane tree-lined boulevards, Provençal markets, and lively café terraces along the Cours Mirabeau. As the hometown of Paul Cézanne, Aix is closely associated with art. His studio and the nearby Montagne Sainte-Victoire, which he painted time and again, remain enduring reminders of the celebrated artist. Aix-en-Provence combines historic townhouses and winding lanes with a vibrant cultural scene, Mediterranean charm, and the distinctive art of Provençal living.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Cours Mirabeau and Fountains
- Vieil Aix (Aix Old Town)
- Cézanne's Studio (Atelier de Cézanne)
- Montagne Sainte-Victoire(Day trip)
- Saint-Sauveur Cathedral
- Hôtel de Caumont Art Centre
- Granet Museum
- Cézanne Trail
- Terrain des Peintres
- Place d'Albertas
- Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and Clock Tower
- Place des Quatre-Dauphins
- Mazarin Quarter
- Saint-Jean-de-Malte Church
- Pavillon de Vendôme and Gardens
- Fondation Vasarely
- Provençal Markets
- Calissons d'Aix
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence (July)
- Camp des Milles Memorial Site
- Bibémus Quarries
- Sainte-Victoire Hiking Trails(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Aix-en-Provence, Gardanne