What to See & Do
Aix-en-Provence Overall Appeal ★★★★★
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Town Center | ★★★★★ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Walking Tour | ★★★★★ | Walking Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 03 | Food Tour | ★★★★★ | Food Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 04 | Cooking Class | ★★★★★ | Cooking Class | Class | Paid |
| 05 | Aix-en-Provence Markets | ★★★★☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 06 | Food Market Tour | ★★★★☆ | Food Market Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 07 | Caumont Art Center | ★★☆☆☆ | House Museum | Self | Paid |
| 08 | St. Sauveur Cathedral | ★★☆☆☆ | Cathedral & Cloister | Self | Free |
| 09 | Granet Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Painting, Sculpture | Self | Paid |
| 10 | Granet Museum 2 | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Painting | Self | Paid |
| 11 | Cézanne's Studio | ★★☆☆☆ | Art Studio | Closed | Either |
| 12 | Vasarely Fondation | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Optic Art | Self | Paid |
| 13 | Pavillon de Vendôme | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum & Garden | Self | Paid |
| 14 | Jas de Bouffan | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Closed | Paid |
| 15 | Santons Fouque | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Studio | Self | Free |
| 16 | Vieil-Aix Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Puppet | Self | Paid |
| 17 | Tapestry Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Tapestry | Self | Paid |
| 18 | Gallifet Art Center | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Center | Self | Paid |
| 19 | 21bis Mirabeau | ★☆☆☆☆ | Cultural Center | Self | Free |
| 20 | St. Jean Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 21 | St. Esprit Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 22 | Art Galleries | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 23 | Aix Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
01. Town Center
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Aix-en-Provence’s Town Center is a vibrant hub of historical charm, lined with elegant 17th and 18th-century buildings. Stroll through its narrow streets, discover beautiful fountains, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the local cafes. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and heritage.
02. Walking Tour
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Walking Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Explore Aix-en-Provence on a guided walking tour that delves into its historical and architectural treasures. An ideal way to see the city’s highlights while learning about the city.
03. Food Tour
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Food Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Discover Aix-en-Provence through its rich culinary offerings on a food tour that tantalizes your taste buds. It’s a delicious journey through the flavors of Provence.
04. Cooking Class
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Cooking Class
Visit Class
Cost Paid
Immerse yourself in the culinary arts of Provence with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional dishes using fresh, local ingredients under the guidance of an expert chef. It’s a fun and educational experience that ends with enjoying the delicious meal you’ve created.
05. Aix-en-Provence Markets
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The markets of Aix-en-Provence are a feast for the senses, offering a wide array of fresh produce, flowers, and local delicacies. Wander through the colorful stalls, sample local treats, and soak in the lively atmosphere. A must-visit for anyone looking to experience the local lifestyle.
06. Food Market Tour
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Food Market Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Join a guided tour of Aix-en-Provence’s bustling food markets to discover the best of Provençal gastronomy. Your guide will introduce you to local vendors, share insights into regional products.
07. Caumont Art Center
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Caumont Art Center is a beautifully restored 18th-century mansion that now serves as a cultural hub, hosting rotating art exhibitions and events.
The art center also features a small garden and a teahouse where visitors can enjoy refreshments in an elegant setting.
08. St. Sauveur Cathedral
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cathedral & Cloister
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Sauveur Cathedral is a historic church constructed and renovated primarily from the 11th to the 16th centuries. It is known for its blend of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements.
The cathedral also has a beautiful cloister.
09. Granet Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Painting & Sculpture Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Granet Museum has 2 locations in the city center, just 200 meters apart.
The main site is located in a former 17th-century cloister. It houses an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and archaeological artifacts and is particularly known for its works by French and European masters.
The entrance fee also includes access to the second museum (see below).
10. Granet Museum 2
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Painting Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The second Granet Museum is located in a renovated former chapel. It focuses on modern art, housing paintings by 20th-century artists.
The entrance fee also includes access to the first museum (see above).
11. Cézanne's Studio
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Studio
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Closed. Reopening in spring or summer 2025 (no specific date yet).
Cézanne’s Studio is the preserved workspace of Paul Cézanne, one of Aix-en-Provence’s most famous sons. This small, rustic studio offers an intimate glimpse into the life and creative process of the post-impressionist master, where he created many of his later works.
The site also features a small garden.
12. Vasarely Fondation
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Optic Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Vasarely Foundation is a museum dedicated to the work of the 20th-century French-Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, the father of optical art. Located on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, the foundation serves as both a museum and a monument to Vasarely’s vision of integrating art and architecture.
13. Pavillon de Vendôme
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum & Garden
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Pavillon de Vendôme is a 17th-century mansion surrounded by formal gardens. It now functions as a museum, showcasing period furnishings and art.
14. Jas de Bouffan
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Closed. Reopening in spring or summer 2025 (no specific date yet).
Jas de Bouffan is an 18th-century mansion and former family home of the artist Paul Cézanne, located on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence. The estate, with its large gardens and spacious rooms, was a major source of inspiration for the artist.
15. Santons Fouque
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Studio
Visit Self
Cost Free
Santons Fouque is a traditional Provençal art studio founded in 1934, specializing in the creation of Santons, small hand-painted terracotta figurines used in nativity scenes.
16. Vieil-Aix Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Puppet Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Vieil-Aix Museum is a small museum dedicated to the culture of Aix-en-Provence through a collection of puppets, paintings, furnishings, and other folk art.
It is located in a 17th-century mansion.
17. Tapestry Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tapestry Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The tapestry museum features a collection of 17th and 18th-century tapestries.
It is housed in a former 12th-century archbishop’s palace that was renovated in the 17th century.
18. Gallifet Art Center
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Center
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Gallifet Art Center is a contemporary art space located in an 18th-century mansion in Aix-en-Provence. It hosts rotating exhibitions of modern art, ranging from painting and sculpture to multimedia installations.
The place has also a garden and a restaurant.
19. 21bis Mirabeau
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Cultural Center
Visit Self
Cost Free
21bis Mirabeau is a cultural center that offers temporary exhibitions of various kinds dedicated to the arts and culture.
20. St. Jean de Malte Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Jean de Malte Church, built in the 13th century, is the first Gothic church established in Provence.
21. St. Esprit Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Esprit Church dates back to the 18th century and was built on the site of a former 13th-century religious hospital.
22. Art Galleries
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
The city of Aix is renowned for its artistic heritage, both historically and in the present day. There are about forty small private art galleries in the city, showcasing a variety of art.
23. Aix-en-Provence Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
The Aix Tourist Train offers a convenient and fun way to explore the city, taking visitors on a audioguided tour through its most iconic streets and landmarks.
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