Aix en Provence
A city of water springs, of art, of culture, of opulence, Aix en Provence exemplifies the Provençal art of living, so admired internationally. As a university town, it possesses year round energy, magnified by an important tourist season from Easter to Christmas. The boulevards shaded by majestic plain trees, streets bordered by private mansions, distinguished and discreet squares, ornamented with beautiful fountains and fringed with welcoming sidewalk cafés and restaurants, it is a place that inevitably seduces those who take the time to linger.
Aix enjoys an exceptional geographic location, the picturesque charm of neighboring villages will pleasantly surprise you, as will the magnificent landscapes immortalized by painters such Picasso, Kandinsky and Cezanne who was renowned for painting the nearby Sainte-Victoire Mountain and its limestone cliffs, a designated protected Natural Park and paradise for hikers and climbers. Im a setting of oak and pine forests and scrub the wider countryside is characterized by vineyards and almond trees, used to produce the local confection of Calissons.
Rely on YourChauffeur to optimise your time in this beautiful town and its environs, indulge in a meal in one of the various restaurants, according to your expectations and tastes. We propose to take care of buying your museums tickets in advance to optimize your tour.
Some suggested links of recommended ’what to do and see’ in Aix include:
- Larger markets (farmers, flowers, clothes …): 3 times a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
-In the footsteps of Paul Cezanne, with a visit to his studio, family home and many time painted landscapes www.cezanne-en-provence.com/en/
-Caumont Art Center www.caumont-centredart.com/en/home
-The Granet museum www.museegranet-aixenprovence.fr/en/nc/home.html
-The Vasarely Fondation www.fondationvasarely.org/?lang=en
And in the environs:
-Chateau La Coste, exceptional and unique property offering fine wine, gastronomy and contemporary art https://chateau-la-coste.com/en/
-Chateau du Seuil www.chateauduseuil.fr/en/ (Label Coteaux d’Aix)
-Domaine St Ser www.saint-ser.com/en/ (Label Sainte Victoire)
-Château Henri Bonnaud www.chateau-henri-bonnaud.fr/en/ (Label Palette)
-Puyricard chocolate factory French Chocolates to order online - www.puyricard.fr
