• Marseille Shore Excursion: Aix-en-Provence Tour from Marseille

    Marseille Shore Excursion: Aix-en-Provence Tour from Marseille

    Make the perfect use of your time in port in Marseille by uncovering the magnificent Aix-en-Provence on this shore excursion! Located about 30 minutes north of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence shows its true beauty with unique and colorful fountains, facades, and spectacular plane trees. Tour the city with your expert driver and learn about the city’s different…

  • Food Tasting, Wine Tasting & Farmers Market in Aix en Provence

    Food Tasting, Wine Tasting & Farmers Market in Aix en Provence

    Get ready for a festival of colors, sweet fragrance and tasty specialties !We’ll have a little tour around the historic center to understand the origin of the city and its food culture.This 3 hour tour includes all tastings at the market (dry meat, cheese, fruit,…) pastry shop, chocolate shop, sweet shop and winery.Your professional tour…

  • Provence Wineries and Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

    Provence Wineries and Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

    Combine fine wines with spectacular Provencal scenery on this full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence! After visiting two wineries in the Côtes de Provence St-Victoire winemaking region and sampling their exquisite wines, spend the afternoon in the Luberon region – exploring the villages of Lourmarin, Roussillon and Gordes with your friendly guide!

  • Small-Group Walking Food Tour in Aix-en-Provence

    Small-Group Walking Food Tour in Aix-en-Provence

    Our Aix-en-Provence food tour is a walking tour around the historical center. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Our tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing French culture and lifestyle and…

  • Half day Wine Tour in Coteaux d’Aix and Luberon from Aix en Provence

    Half day Wine Tour in Coteaux d’Aix and Luberon from Aix en Provence

    Between the Luberon regional Park and the famous Sainte-Victoire mountain, discover the Luberon and Coteaux d’Aix en Provence wines! With your wine guide, find out about wine making process while visiting the cellars and enjoy a short walk in the vineyards to learn about pruning and organic wines. Taste AOP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence and…

  • Private Day Trip to Nice Eze and Monaco

    Private Day Trip to Nice Eze and Monaco

    In this full day private tour, visit one of the biggest French Riviera cities: Nice and start exploring the unique and scenic views of the medieval village of Eze. Afterwards you will go to Monaco and explore this beautiful old town built on a rock, full of history. There, admire the castle, or the Oceanographic…

  • Gourmet & Cultural Tour Aix En Provence English / Espanol

    Gourmet & Cultural Tour Aix En Provence English / Espanol

    Want to get an unforgettable experience?Join me to discover and enjoy the beautiful city of Aix, the heart of life style of Provence with it’s wonderful architecture, historic monuments and gastronomic treasures.Come over to my tour in Aix-en-Provence and discover the traditional provencal market, where spectacular color, variety of flavor and smell will open all…

  • Lavender experience: creation of perfumes and cocktails

    Lavender experience: creation of perfumes and cocktails

    You will take a tour of the field, then you will choose to take either a picnic or a tasting banquet. Finally, we suggest that you learn a little more about lavender. In each workshop, you will:• Parfumerie is managed by a perfumer who will share her knowledge and offer to create her own perfume…

  • Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence

    Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence

    Immerse yourself in the beautiful Provence wine region! You will get several private visits of high quality wineries, carefully selected by our wine experts. With your guide, discover the best of Provence appellations and learn about the grape varieties  Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault …  and the complex art of blending. This wine tour is a…

  • Cassis Half-Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

    Cassis Half-Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

    Visit the seaside village of Cassis on this half-day trip from Aix-en-Provence! One of the French Mediterranean sea quaint coastal gems, Cassis is the perfect place to experience the charm of a Provencal fishing village first-hand. After exploring its harbor, you can do as little or as much here as you like! Perhaps hop aboard…

  • TGV station Aix en Provence

    TGV station Aix en Provence

    Mercedes E class luxury car with air conditioning,water bottle on board.Proximity, punctuality, comfortable.

  • Aix en Provence Guided Tour

    Aix en Provence Guided Tour

    Meet your private professional tour guide in the center of Aix en Provence and explore the city with a professional.Your guide will lead you to the best corners of the city while telling you about its evolution, its lifestyle and its delicious specialties such as the Calisson sweet.Maximize your time and experience thanks to the…

  • Aix en Provence City Walking Tours. English Language

    Aix en Provence City Walking Tours. English Language

    Hi, my name is Richard. I really enjoyed my first year of Aix Walking Tours , my love of this town and history is a great combination . I met lots of interesting, engaging people from all over the world and had a ton of great reviews and I was looking forward to an even…

  • Full day of the top 3 Luberon Hilltop Villages from Marseille / Aix-en-Provence

    Full day of the top 3 Luberon Hilltop Villages from Marseille / Aix-en-Provence

    We will take you to some of the most beautiful and spectacular villages in the region, with breathtaking views. We will be stopping for many photo opportunities at these and there will be a lunch stop and free time for you to have some time to explore. The villages you will visit are: Oppède, Bonnieux,…

  • Aix en Provence Gourmet Walking Tour

    Aix en Provence Gourmet Walking Tour

    Become a true Provençal while discovering the capital of the region. Aix en Provence, city of water and art, full of culinary surprises… Discover its heritage, the colorful stalls of typical provençal markets and taste the local specialties!

  • Picturesque Luberon – From AIX-EN-PROVENCE

    Picturesque Luberon – From AIX-EN-PROVENCE

    GordesFontaine de VaucluseRoussillon and LourmarinLavender photo stop during seasonal blooming (July)Provencal market of the day (Sunday in Isle-sur-La-Sorgue)

  • Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Aix-en-Provence

    Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Aix-en-Provence

    Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here!We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Aix-en-Provence, we operate in…

  • History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

    History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

    Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn’t mean it’s living in the past. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix.…

  • Aix-en-Provence Walking Food and Culture Tour – 3 hour private tour

    Aix-en-Provence Walking Food and Culture Tour – 3 hour private tour

    *Pick up from your location *Walking tour of Old Aix-en-Provence * 6 foodies stops *Visit St. Sauveur Cathedral *Drop off at your location * Optional : Drive 30mn to Aix-en-Provence from Marseille  and back , 120€/groupNB- We take minimum 4 people up to 8.*At 11:00 a.m

  • Visit a lavender field and participate in thematic workshops

    Visit a lavender field and participate in thematic workshops

    You will take a tour of the estate, then you will choose to take either a picnic or a tasting banquet. Finally, we suggest that you learn a little more about lavender in our workshops. Each workshop includes:• Gastronomic in which you can choose to participate in the creation of a lavender syrup, a lavender…

  • Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence

    Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence

    With your wine guide, discover the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire located at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain and learn about the characteristics of this terroir. Find out about local grape varieties and the wine making process while visiting the cellars. Meet the winemakers and taste AOP Côtes de Provence wines in…

  • visit our site https://www.domainedelamerindole.com

    visit our site https://www.domainedelamerindole.com

    In the countryside of Provence, between vineyards and pine forests, we offer walks that will delight young and old. From our family farm property, located in Natura 2000 area, near the Aqueduct of Roquefavour and the Arbois Regional Park, we invite you to discover the landscapes that are dear to us. The massif of Arbois,…

  • Provence Lavender Fields Tour from Aix-en-Provence

    Provence Lavender Fields Tour from Aix-en-Provence

    Discover the fragrant Provençal lavender fields on a tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert guide! With a choice of a morning, afternoon or full-day tour, the trip allows you to see as much of the romantic violet fields as your time permits. Learn about lavender production in the region, spend free time at a lavender…

  • Luberon Villages Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

    Luberon Villages Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

    Spend an afternoon exploring the Luberon region’s hilltop villages on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence! With your driver/ guide, discover the delights of Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes, while seeing beautiful Provencal scenery.

  • Monaco & the French Riviera – From AIX

    Monaco & the French Riviera – From AIX

    Cannes (Croisette, Palais des Festival)Nice (flower market, old town)MonacoFragonard perfumery in Eze


All about Aix-en-Provence

When to visit

The lavender fields of Provence bloom through summer (June-August), but don’t expect to have the views to yourself—tourist traffic peaks at this time. Sunny days often stretch out into fall, and September-October can be an ideal time to visit Aix-en-Provence, with fewer crowds and the wine and olive harvests in full swing. This is the season for leisurely hikes and bike rides, stopping along the way to sip Provence rosé amid the vines.

Getting around

The narrow streets and jam-packed parking lots of Aix-en-Provence make it tricky to drive in the city—a smarter choice is to park at the Parc Relais just outside of town and hop on the shuttle bus instead. Aix’s leafy plazas and lively street markets are best explored on foot, but buses and taxis are easy to find if you need a break from walking. Alternatively, make like a local and hire a bike to cruise around town.

Traveler tips

Fromagerie du Passage along Cours Mirabeau will transport cheese lovers to fromage heaven—head up onto the terrace and order a planche (cheese plate) with up to 25 regional cheeses. For those with a sweet tooth, pick up a bag of calissons d’Aix, the town’s ubiquitous candies made from melon and almond, or try the cake version from Maison Weibel.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aix en Provence known for?

Aix en Provence is known for the Cours Mirabeau, a tree-lined thoroughfare with shops, cafes, and fountains. The Aix Cathedral is another well-known attraction, celebrated for its mélange of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It also houses two important pieces of 15th-century art: the Burning Bush Triptych and the stone Aygosi Family Altar.

What are the top attractions in Aix en Provence?

Aix en Provence’s top attractions include the Granet Museum, with its large collection of 15th- through 19th-century artwork and Aix Cathedral, which boasts a mix of architectural styles. Other popular attractions include Cezanne’s old studio, which is now a museum, and the Cours Mirabeau, a popular stretch of tree-lined promenade.

What activities do people do in Aix en Provence?

Aix en Provence has a strong musical culture, and going out to concerts and performances is one of the more popular activities in town. While there are performances staged throughout the year, visit in July to check out the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, an international celebration of opera.

Is Provence and Aix en Provence the same?

No. Aix en Provence is the name of a city in the Provence region of Southern France. The name literally translates to Aix in Provence. There are a few other Aix places in France, including Aix-sur-Vienne (Aix on the Vienne River) and Aix-les-Bains, named for the town’s thermal baths (bains).

What makes Aix en Provence special?

Aix en Provence’s overall ambiance is what makes it so special. This charming university town is full of old architecture and museums, and it’s just a short jaunt from the beaches of the French Riviera. Aix also has great weather throughout the year, with mild winters and hot summers.

How pronounce Aix en Provence?

If you aren’t familiar with French, the “aix” in Aix en Provence might throw you off—it’s pronounced just like the letter “X.” The city’s name is generally pronounced by anglophones as ex-on pruh-vonce. However, most people familiar with the city simply shorten it to “Aix.”If you aren’t familiar with French, the “aix” in Aix en Provence might throw you off—it’s pronounced just like the letter “X.” The city’s name is generally pronounced by anglophones as ex-on pruh-vonce. However, most people familiar with the city simply shorten it to “Aix.”