10 Historic Sites in Aix-en-Provence That You Shouldn't Miss

March 2, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Aix, a graceful, lively city, is known for its thermal hot springs, art schools and universities. Wander the Cours, old town and Quartier Mazarin on foot, stopping at cafés, bookstores and markets. Kids whining? Have them count fountains… Aix reportedly has 1,000 of them.
Restaurants in Aix-en-Provence

1. Cathedrale St. Sauveur

Place des Martyrs de la Resistance, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 23 45 65 http://www.cathedrale-aix.net/en/
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 978 reviews

Cathedrale St. Sauveur

Reviewed By EdwinP278 - Charlotte, United States

Wonderful historic cathedral - great visit to a beautiful old church. We loved our walk to the cathedral enjoying the market in Aix, viewing the sidewalk cafes, and then our visit to St. Sauveur. Recommend stopping at a sidewalk cafe and enjoying a nice Rose from Provence, sampling sausages and cheese in the market, and enjoying a strill along the pedestrian friendly streets and alleys. One of our favorite stops on our cruise.

2. Halle aux Grains

Place Richelme, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Excellent
36%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Halle aux Grains

Reviewed By thomascB3809XL - New Orleans, United States

The Corn Exchange is a classical building from the 18th century that shows the importance of the corn trade at at that time. The southern entrance overlooking Place Richelme is decorated with figures of fruits, cereals, and olives representing the function of the building. Today this is the home of the local Post Office.

3. Les Lauves

Chemin des Lauves, Aix-en-Provence France
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Les Lauves

4. Hotel de Chateaurenard

19 rue Gaston de Saporta, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Hotel de Chateaurenard

5. Le Tour de l'Horloge

Place de l'Hotel de Ville, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Excellent
44%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Le Tour de l'Horloge

Reviewed By Razorfish - Little Rock, United States

Le Tour de l’Horloge is adjacent to Place de l’Hotel de Ville in Aix. It contains an astrological clock that dates to 1616. On one of the mornings my wife and visited Aix the square was set up with a flower market. It made for a beautiful setting under the tower.

6. Atelier de Cezanne

9 avenue Paul Cezanne, 13090, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 21 06 53 [email protected] http://www.cezanne-en-provence.com/en/the-cezanne-sites/atelier-de-cezanne/
Excellent
36%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,218 reviews

Atelier de Cezanne

It is here, on the Lauves’ hill amid his dearest familiar objects: the models of his ultimate still lifes, his furniture and work equipment that you will feel the most intensely the full presence of the painter. From 1902 to his death in 1906, Cezanne works daily in this bright studio, the birthplace of dozens of works now preserved in the great museums of the world, among them the last Bathers. The studio has a gift shop, regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and organizes cultural and gastronomic gatherings during the season. Coffee break and refreshments on site.

Reviewed By habiogrady

You get to know Cezanne as if he was standing next to us showing us around his workshop, with all the still life models, the tools he used to paint the Montagne Sainte Victoire which will lead him to create the master pieces we are familiar with today. It is the second time I visit. I will go back again as soon as I am around Aix en Provence. A unique expérience.

7. Eglise de la Madeleine

Place des Precheurs, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 38 02 81
Excellent
32%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 44 reviews

Eglise de la Madeleine

8. Hotel de Ville

Place de l'Hotel de ville, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 17 10 43
Excellent
34%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 267 reviews

Hotel de Ville

Reviewed By Savvvvvvvu - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Beautiful building located on a beautiful square, we love this beautiful charming city with nice bars to enjoy good cocktails

9. Pavillon de Vendome

13 rue de la Molle, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 91 88 75
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 326 reviews

Pavillon de Vendome

Reviewed By 954LauraL - Rome, Italy

very pleasant. a small park, French style gardening, space for kids to play, table for picnic in a special area

10. Chapelle de la Visitation Catherine de Sienne

Rue Mignet, 13110, Aix-en-Provence France +33 4 42 91 90 00 http://www.patrimoine-religieux.fr/eglises_edifices/13-Bouches-du-Rh%C3%B4ne/13001-Aix-en-Provence
Excellent
20%
Good
70%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Chapelle de la Visitation Catherine de Sienne

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