Location: Aix-en-Provence
Top Things to do in Aix-en-Provence
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
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. Eglise Saint-Jean-de-Malte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Our tour group brought us here early in our day's excursion. Not long into the look-see, we felt a compulsion to come back. Shake the group, come and explore ... that was the message we felt. And so we did. Established in about the 1270's (13th century), this was the first Gothic Roman Catholic church in Aix. It wore several hats in its history, one of which was to serve as a hospice and chapel to the Knights Hospittalier who gave aid to pilgrims. During the French Revolution, nary a church was spared and this church was ransacked, plundered, and reduced to becoming a military storage facility. All the art went off to the chopping block, so to speak. In the 1800's (post-revolution, it was restored. Art was acquired and the majority of paintings which date to the 1600 and 1700's found their homes here. Apostolic monks are the order monitoring this church. The whisper in our ears suggesting we come back seem to lead to the faded 13th century frescoes behind screens. We took a peek. Persecuted Jesus endured flaggelation and the pain was still palpable. As we silently made our rounds, we saw an interesting and very contemporary painting of what looked to us to be the Familia Sagrada construction in Barcelona. The artwork assembled was of such an excellent quality. This is a place best appreciated without timelines, pressure, or crowds. It is a very personal experience and the visitor needs time to appreciate the treasures within. As an aside, we notice the Knights Templar styled cross outside in the fountain on the church top. The Crusades took place from 1095 to 1291 and this church, established in the 1270's, would have been contemporaneous. Do stop in and spend some time absorbing the art and the frescoes. Listen to the whispers.
2. Eglise du Saint-Esprit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By CarlS292 - Garland, United States
Beautiful church in the center of Aix-en-Provence and on the sight of a previous hospital. The Cathedrale Saint Sauveur is an amazing sight. Must see.
3. Chapelle de la Visitation Catherine de Sienne
4. Aix Cathedrale Connect
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience a classic cathedral in a modern way The first connected cathedral in France due to its interactive stones Maps, detailed science descriptions and pictures Interactive videos (link your headphones to your mobile), 360 view Quizzes At your own pace Find out the mystery of those sites full of history its sculpted doors, one of the most beautiful in Europe, its cloister from the 12th century, its baptistry from the 5th How to do ? Telechargez gratuitement l’application Aix Cathedral Connect Download the app Aix Cathedral Connect. It’s free Appstore - Google Play …
5. Chapelle des Oblats
6. Eglise Saint Hippolyte
7. Chapelle Ste Reparade
8. Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption
9. Eglise St Pierre-es-Liens
10. Eglise de Meyreuil
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