Location: Aix-en-Provence
Top Things to do in Aix-en-Provence
Top 10 Things to do 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. 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. Vieil Aix
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,792 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Vieil Aix is a fascinating place. The "Old Aix" is a beautiful area. We walked around the streets observing, looking, enjoying everything there was on offer. There are wide and some narrow streets, shops, cafes, restaurants, patisseries, bread shops, and other types of shops, fountains, sculptures and more. And the architecture of the buildings is also worth the trip.
3. Farmers' Markets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Razorfish - Little Rock, United States
My wife and I shopped at the Farmers Market in Aix-en-Provence on a Saturday morning during our two day stay in Aix. It is a great farmers market. It is one of my favorite markers in Europe. There is a good variety of fruits and vegetables as well as cheeses and breads. We bought some bread and cheese and I bought some duck confit. We went back to our Airbnb apartment and had a picnic on the rooftop terrace. It was one of the most memorable experiences of out trip to southern France.
4. Cours Mirabeau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,925 reviews
Reviewed By Mmeurzec - Singapore, Singapore
This is a beautiful street lined with old Charming buildings in typical south of France style. Along its edges are restaurants and bistrots with terraces which are quintessential to the Provence.
5. Chateau La Coste en Provence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 957 reviews
Restaurant Vineyard Art and Architecture Walk Wine Tastings Open daily, all year round 10am-7pm.
Reviewed By 119lisettet - Paris, France
This beautiful wine chateau, that produces delicious wine as well, has made art the other center of attention. A great way to spend your day is roaming their grounds and end it with a nice glass!!
6. Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence
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4.5 based on 640 reviews
In an ideal location between the old town and the newer quarters, the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office is the starting-point for a successful trip to our region. Since it opened in 1969, Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office has been providing visitors with advice and directions as well as information before and during their stay. In 1997, it was the first in France to be certified for the quality of its service and moved to new premises in November 2011 to offer its visitors (739,623 people in 2013) a larger area which now includes, in addition to the traditional assistance from our staff, digital assistance, a display area and a shop.
Reviewed By Dawei0007 - Shanghai, China
Sunday has a lovely antiques market along Cours Mirabeau. Take a stroll and soak up the very French atmosohere, all for free!
7. Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre
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4.5 based on 2,567 reviews
Just a few steps from the Cours Mirabeau, a new Arts Centre is opening its doors in the Hotel de Caumont, a fully restored private mansion from the 18th century. Two major temporary exhibitions per year dedicated to great names in the history of art, as well as a diverse programme of events, makeCaumont a major cultural institution in Aix-en-Provence. The film > shown continuously every day in the auditorium presents the artist's journey and his passion for Aix-en-Provence and its region. The visit of the private mansion immerses you in the refined atmosphere of this exceptional venue, from the cour d'honneur to the gardens, passing through the historic rooms. The carefully furnished and decorated rooms reveal daily life at the time of Pauline, marquise de Caumont, one of the most famous owners of the mansion in the 18th century. The private gardens of the mansion, fully refurbished in the spirit of the site, offer over 1000 m² of peaceful space decorated with fountains,flowerbeds bordered by boxwood, and large vases of flowers.
Reviewed By Ambassador793931
outstanding venue, remarkable restoration, excellent exhibition (Thannhauser collection/The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation NY), a small gem in the South of France
8. Musee Granet
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4.0 based on 1,271 reviews
Named after famous local painter François Marius Granet, this museum houses a collection of French paintings from the 16th century on.
Reviewed By Sightsee52724
Wonderful buildings, great collections. Muse Granet first location in an old mansion had 12 Cezanne paintings; not disable friendly but lovely experience. Location 2 was Granet xx in an old converted church which was fantastic with an absolutely wonderful collection of Picasso paintings and other well known artists. Second building was fully wheelchair accessible. Well worth the visit, reasonable entrance fees and Aix is one of the most charming cities you could wish to visit.
9. 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.
10. Fondation Vasarely
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 439 reviews
Reviewed By AdamS76 - Oxford, United Kingdom
We drove to Aix to see the Fondation Vasarely and we were not disappointed. I have been a fan of Bridget Riley and her contemporaries for a long time but I am new to Vasarely. I don't know why his work in not more famous. If you like Op Art, Pop Art or anything of this sort, I don't think you will be disappointed. The colours, the volume of pictures and the sheer scale of many of them is impressive and without parallel as far as I know. The Fondation and the works of art are in good condition and it makes for a very special day. Thanks to Pierre Vasarely and everyone else who made this spectacular display possible.
