You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cours Mirabeau during your stay in Aix-en-Provence. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its bars.
You can find out about the history of Aix-en-Provence with a trip to Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art. Discover the bars and art scene in this walkable area.
Rich with history, Granet Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Aix-en-Provence. Visit the spas in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its bars.
Aix-en-Provence vacation packages mean sunny days strolling the historic streets of this "city of a thousand fountains," exploring medieval monuments, visiting intriguing museums and galleries, and enjoying the finest local cuisine at bistros and brasseries. With Aix-en-Provence rental cars, drive through the beautiful surrounding countryside that inspired such artists as Cezanne, or take a day trip to other cities in the South of France, such as Marseille and Avignon.
Wander down the Cours Mirabeau through the center of town and see historic mansions and a few of Aix-en-Provence's famous fountains. Head down the winding, narrow streets of the old town to Aix Cathedral. Inside are original Roman columns, tapestries from the 16th century, and a remarkable Renaissance dome. A must-see attraction during your Aix-en-Provence vacation is the Musee Granet. The museum includes works by some of the world's most-famous artists, including Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and Renoir. Visit a nearby countryside landmark painted by Cezanne, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, which you can reach by car or on foot. On the other side of the mountain is the Chateau de Vauvenargues, where Picasso once lived.
Save your souvenir shopping for the crafts and clothes market held along Cours Mirabeau every Thursday and Tuesday year-round. The street is also the site of annual Easter and Christmas festivals. The latter brings market stalls selling gourmet food, mulled wine, and local handicrafts from November to January. Look there and in local bakeries for La Pompe de Noel, a special seasonal brioche. The Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, an opera festival founded in 1948, is considered one of the best in Europe. It is held in July at indoor and outdoor venues throughout Aix-en-Provence. Classical music fans might also consider booking Aix-en-Provence packages in March, when the Festival de Paques presents two weeks of symphony orchestra performances at the Grand Theatre de Provence.
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