Jardin du pavillon de Vendôme, French formal garden and urban park in Faubourg des Cordeliers, Aix-en-Provence, France.
The Jardin du pavillon de Vendôme is a French formal garden with structured lawns, trimmed boxwood hedges, and multiple fountains arranged around a historic pavilion building. The layout divides into geometric sections, including a rose garden that frames the central structure.
The garden was established in 1652 for Lucrèce de Forbin-Solliès and remained in private hands through several generations until Henri Dobler bequeathed it to the city of Aix-en-Provence. This donation preserved the site as a public space.
The pavilion functions as a museum of fine arts, displaying regional artifacts and hosting exhibitions that showcase local heritage.
Access is available through gates on rue Celony and rue de la Molle, with visiting hours varying by season. It is best to visit during morning hours in warmer months to enjoy the most comfortable conditions.
Gardeners maintain seasonal flower arrangements throughout the year that complement the original 17th-century geometric design. This ongoing planting is an important part of upkeep and shifts the appearance with each season.
Location: Aix-en-Provence
GPS coordinates: 43.53084,5.44218
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08
The Cours Mirabeau and Renaissance fountains define Aix-en-Provence's center. Notable structures include Saint-Sauveur Cathedral and Hôtel de Caumont. The landscape features Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Valensole lavender fields. The old town contains narrow streets, mansions, and markets. Museums display art from classical to modern periods, including works by Cézanne and Vasarely.
Cathedral of the Holy Saviour
425 m
Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe
402 m
Pavillon Vendôme
30 m
Thermes romains d'Aix-en-Provence
162 m
Cloître de Saint-Sauveur d'Aix-en-Provence
438 m
Musée du Vieil-Aix
425 m
Hôtel d'Estienne-de-Saint-Jean
425 m
Tourreluque
185 m
Hôtel de Châteaurenard
423 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Faubourg
228 m
Hôtel Maynier d'Oppède
410 m
Faculté de droit d'Aix-en-Provence
374 m
Fontaine du cours Sextius
209 m
Hôtel de Venel
334 m
Maison, 31 rue des Cordeliers
335 m
Logis du Bras d'Or
426 m
Hôtel d'Aiguines
435 m
Chapelle des pénitents bleus
349 m
Hôtel Adanson
334 m
Immeuble, 2 rue des Brémondis
397 m
Hôtel de Pontevès
377 m
Maison, 3 lisse des Cordeliers
250 m
Mur romain
406 m
Immeuble, 8, place des Cardeurs
419 m
Monument de Joseph Sec
404 m
Aquae Sextiae
304 m
Chapelle des pénitents gris
308 m
Rue Gaston-de-Saporta
424 mReviews
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