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A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is approximately 145,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains .
Things to do in Aix-en-Provence. Guided tours, excursions, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, dance, circus and theatre shows, Provencal traditions, fairs and markets...
- Aix Cathedral – triptych. Arriving at this monument on Rue Gaston de Saporta you’ll see right away how Aix Cathedral blends different styles and eras.
- Old Aix. Don’t resist the urge to see every nook and cranny of Aix’ old centre, north of Cours Mirabeau, for its gorgeous architecture, charming markets, unexpected historical flourishes and the constant feeling that you’re walking in the shoes of great artists and writers.
- Cours Mirabeau. The fitting finale for your wander around the oldest part of Aix is Cours Mirabeau, below which are newer but no less wonderful streets of Mazarin.
- Atelier Cézanne. Surrounded by olive groves and fig orchards on the Lauves Hill is Paul Cézanne’s studio where he worked for the last four years of his life.
- Musée Granet. Aix established one of France's first public museums here, on the site of a former Hospitallers' priory, in 1838. Nearly 200 years of acquisitions …
- Caumont Centre d’Art. The Caumont is a stellar art space housed inside the Mazarin quarter’s grandest 18th-century hôtel particulier (mansion).
- Camp des Milles. Eight kilometres southwest of Aix is the town of Les Milles, where this imposing factory produced bricks and tiles from 1882 until 31 August 1939, when it…
- Fontaine de la Rotonde. Built in 1860 as the centrepiece to the place de la Rotonde, the roundabout at the western edge of Cours Mireabeau, this magnificent fountain is adorned…
- Stroll down the grandiose avenue of Le Cours Mirabeau. Strolling down the elegant Cours Mirabeau is the first thing you should do when arriving in Aix-en-Provence.
- Indulge in the best homemade madeleines in France at Madeleines de Christophe. At the top of your Aix bucket list should be eating the madeleines handmade and baked by Christophe and his wife at Madeleines de Christophe.
- Get lost in Aix’s charming, pedestrian-only streets. At the heart of Aix-en-Provence lies Aix’s charming historic center free from cars and bicycles. It’s quite the maze to navigate, so the best you can do is to just explore and get lost!
- Visit the Atelier de Paul Cezanne (Cezanne’s Art Studio) Paul Cezanne’s art studio is now home to a small museum featuring his real-life working tools, furniture, and some of his best artistic creations.
Apr 17, 2021 · Just 16 miles (25 kilometers) from Marseille, Aix is one of the most attractive cities in Provence. It's packed with art, brimming with history, and has a wealth of hip hangouts thanks to its dense student population. Discover the city's best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and more.
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?
