Aix-en-Provence in a day
A one-day plan for Aix-en-Provence: the Terrain des Peintres view of the Sainte-Victoire and Cézanne's Studio, the Pavillon Vendôme, the Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur and the Hôtel de Ville square, then the Fontaine de la Rotonde, the Cours Mirabeau, the Hôtel de Caumont, the Musée Granet and Saint-Jean-de-Malte. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Aix-en-Provence in 1 day
Day 1
Terrain des Peintres
Hillside garden north of the town where Cézanne painted the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, with a wide view of the mountain he painted many times.
Cézanne's Studio
The studio Paul Cézanne built on the Lauves hill and worked in until his death in 1906, kept with his objects.
Pavillon Vendôme
17th-century pavilion built as a country retreat, with a formal French garden and rooms of period furniture and paintings.
Aix Cathedral Must see
Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur, mixing Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque parts, with a fifth-century baptistery and a quiet cloister.
Hôtel de Ville
The 17th-century town hall on a lively square with a clock tower and a morning flower market.
Fontaine de la Rotonde
The large 19th-century fountain at the west end of the Cours Mirabeau, crowned with three statues.
Cours Mirabeau Must see
Aix's grand plane-shaded avenue lined with cafes, mansions and mossy fountains, the heart of the town's life.
Hôtel de Caumont
An 18th-century mansion turned art centre, with changing exhibitions, period rooms, gardens and a tea room.
Musée Granet Must see
The city's fine arts museum, with European painting and a room of Cézanne works alongside a modern collection.
Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte Must see
Gothic church of the Knights of Malta, next to the Musée Granet, with a tall bell tower over the Mazarin quarter.
Watch: Aix-en-Provence
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Aix-en-Provence
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times, with mild days for walking the old town. July and August are hot and busy, with the Festival d'Aix opera festival in July. Winters are mild and quiet, with Provençal Christmas markets in December.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Aix-en-Provence on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Aix-en-Provence on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Aix-en-Provence on GetYourGuide or on Viator
- From the airport: a private transfer in Aix-en-Provence with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for France from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Aix-en-Provence with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Aix-en-Provence
- Visits to Cézanne's Studio are by timed entry with small groups; book a slot ahead, especially in summer.
- The Musée Granet is closed on Mondays; plan another day for it if your visit falls on a Monday.
- The Terrain des Peintres and Cézanne's Studio are up the hill north of the old town; walk up first in the cool of the morning.
- The old town is largely pedestrian and compact; parking is easiest in the car parks around the edge.
- The markets on Place Richelme and around the Hôtel de Ville are busiest in the morning, so go early for the best stalls.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Aix Cathedral: Georges Seguin ( Okki ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cours Mirabeau: Georges Seguin ( Okki ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cézanne's Studio: Bjs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fontaine de la Rotonde: Cleaned by Malost, Public domain
- Hôtel de Caumont: Bjs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hôtel de Ville: Marianne Casamance, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée Granet: Malost, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pavillon Vendôme: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0
- Terrain des Peintres: Guerinf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte: Bjs, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
