Aix-en-Provence

The culture of southern France is best expressed by Aix-en-Provence. This captivating town offers visitors a chance to enjoy the sunny lifestyle of Provence through its vibrant open-air markets and joyful sidewalk cafés. The Old Town (Vieil Aix) has charming cobblestone streets, where tourists enjoy strolling and stopping to look at fountains in peaceful squares.

The wide, tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, the most vibrant avenue in the city, welcomes guests to enjoy a leisurely stroll and then unwind at one of the restaurants or outdoor cafés. The museums and cultural attractions in Aix-en-Provence are popular with art enthusiasts. The Musée Granet and the Musée des Tapisseries both have notable art collections. Paintings from the 14th century to the current day are on show in the Musée Granet, which has an excellent collection of fine art. Paul Cézanne's painting studio, the Atelier de Cézanne, and the park where he painted en plein air, the Terrain des Peintres, are both accessible to those interested in his work (in the open air). A self-guided walking tour of the locations Cézanne frequented is also available.