Location: Aix-en-Provence
Top Things to do in Aix-en-Provence
10 Historic Sites in Aix-en-Provence That You Shouldn't Miss
Aix, a graceful, lively city, is known for its thermal hot springs, art schools and universities. Wander the Cours, old town and Quartier Mazarin on foot, stopping at cafés, bookstores and markets. Kids whining? Have them count fountains… Aix reportedly has 1,000 of them.
Restaurants in Aix-en-Provence
1. Cathedrale St. Sauveur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By EdwinP278 - Charlotte, United States
Wonderful historic cathedral - great visit to a beautiful old church. We loved our walk to the cathedral enjoying the market in Aix, viewing the sidewalk cafes, and then our visit to St. Sauveur. Recommend stopping at a sidewalk cafe and enjoying a nice Rose from Provence, sampling sausages and cheese in the market, and enjoying a strill along the pedestrian friendly streets and alleys. One of our favorite stops on our cruise.
2. Halle aux Grains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By thomascB3809XL - New Orleans, United States
The Corn Exchange is a classical building from the 18th century that shows the importance of the corn trade at at that time. The southern entrance overlooking Place Richelme is decorated with figures of fruits, cereals, and olives representing the function of the building. Today this is the home of the local Post Office.
3. Les Lauves
4. Hotel de Chateaurenard
5. Le Tour de l'Horloge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Razorfish - Little Rock, United States
Le Tour de l’Horloge is adjacent to Place de l’Hotel de Ville in Aix. It contains an astrological clock that dates to 1616. On one of the mornings my wife and visited Aix the square was set up with a flower market. It made for a beautiful setting under the tower.
6. Atelier de Cezanne
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,218 reviews
It is here, on the Lauves’ hill amid his dearest familiar objects: the models of his ultimate still lifes, his furniture and work equipment that you will feel the most intensely the full presence of the painter. From 1902 to his death in 1906, Cezanne works daily in this bright studio, the birthplace of dozens of works now preserved in the great museums of the world, among them the last Bathers. The studio has a gift shop, regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and organizes cultural and gastronomic gatherings during the season. Coffee break and refreshments on site.
Reviewed By habiogrady
You get to know Cezanne as if he was standing next to us showing us around his workshop, with all the still life models, the tools he used to paint the Montagne Sainte Victoire which will lead him to create the master pieces we are familiar with today. It is the second time I visit. I will go back again as soon as I am around Aix en Provence. A unique expérience.
7. Eglise de la Madeleine
8. Hotel de Ville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Savvvvvvvu - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Beautiful building located on a beautiful square, we love this beautiful charming city with nice bars to enjoy good cocktails
9. Pavillon de Vendome
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By 954LauraL - Rome, Italy
very pleasant. a small park, French style gardening, space for kids to play, table for picnic in a special area
10. Chapelle de la Visitation Catherine de Sienne
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