Aix-en-Provence, Administrative center in Provence, France
The city stretches across a plain near the Arc River, featuring numerous fountains, wide boulevards, and mansions from the 16th to 18th centuries.
The Roman settlement of Aquae Sextiae, established in 123 BCE by Sextius Calvinus, developed around thermal springs that supplied public baths.
The Festival International d'Art Lyrique presents opera performances throughout summer, drawing musicians and audiences from across the globe to multiple venues.
The Cours Mirabeau connects the medieval quarter to modern districts with its double row of plane trees, cafes, and banking establishments.
The local specialty calissons combines crystallized melon, orange peel, and ground almonds into diamond-shaped candies following centuries-old recipes.
Location: canton of Aix-en-Provence-Nord-Est
Location: canton of Aix-en-Provence-Centre
Location: canton of Aix-en-Provence-Sud-Ouest
Location: arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence
Location: Bouches-du-Rhône
Location: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence
Elevation above the sea: 246 m
Shares border with: Bouc-Bel-Air, Cabriès, Éguilles, Gardanne, Meyreuil, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Rognac, Rognes, Saint-Cannat, Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, Le Tholonet, Velaux, Venelles, Ventabren, Vitrolles
Address: Aix-en-Provence, France 13540 Aix-en-Provence
Phone: +33442919000
Email: astreinte_rs@mairie-aixenprovence.fr
Website: https://aixenprovence.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.52778,5.44556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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.
In the historic streets of Aix-en-Provence, these restaurants offer elaborate and inventive French dishes. The chefs use local and seasonal produce to create menus combining contemporary techniques with traditional flavors. The establishments feature well-kept interiors in 17th and 18th century buildings, some with terraces in inner courtyards. Several restaurants have been awarded Michelin distinctions, confirming the high level of Aix's gastronomy.
Aqueduc de Roquefavour
10.8 km
Cathedral of the Holy Saviour
483 m
Cours Mirabeau
276 m
Musée Granet
625 m
Hôtel de Caumont
351 m
Fontaine de la Rotonde
153 m
Entremont
2.8 km
Fondation Vasarely
1.8 km
Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe
422 m
Aquae Sextiae
1.2 km
Place d'Albertas
259 m
Atelier Cézanne
1.2 km
Church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte, Aix-en-Provence
633 m
Carrières de Bibémus
4.5 km
Pavillon Vendôme
458 m
Grand Théâtre de Provence
481 m
Bastide du Jas de Bouffan
1.3 km
Village des Automates
12.5 km
Église de la Madeleine
506 m
Bibliothèque Méjanes
608 m
Thermes romains d'Aix-en-Provence
357 m
Palace of Justice of Aix-en-Provence
399 m
Église du Saint-Esprit
113 m
Cézanne's studio
1.2 km
Casino d'Aix en Provence
753 m
Cloître de Saint-Sauveur d'Aix-en-Provence
453 m
Théâtre du Jeu de Paume
663 m
Mossy Fountain
364 mReviews
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