Discover and visit downtown Aix-en-Provence

Discover and visit downtown Aix-en-Provence: you’ve arrived in our beautiful region and you’re right to want to make the most of it. Aix-en-Provence is a magnificent city. But what is there to visit in Aix-en-Provence? What to do in downtown Aix-en-Provence? In this article, we’ll guide you through Aix-en-Provence’s city center, so you can spend a day, a week or even longer. If you want to get to downtown Aix-en-Provence, all you have to do is take a cab, which you can book
on our website
. To find out more about the TGV station, click here.

Aix-en-Provence is a city steeped in history. You’ll discover historic monuments of incredible energy and texture. As you stroll through the streets, you can follow in the footsteps of Cézanne, or take the time to discover the art center. In this article, we’ll explain the places we’re particularly fond of.

Visit the contemporary art center in Aix-en-Provence.

The Gallifet contemporary art center in Aix-en-Provence is an art center that will fascinate many people. Indeed, this private contemporary art center, housed in a private mansion, hosts a wide range of artists’ exhibitions, each more beautiful than the last. On average, you can visit four exhibitions a year. You’ll discover not only painting, but also photography, sculpture and mixed media.

There’s a restaurant on site, the Gallifet Kitchen. Please note that it is not open all year round. If you want to get there by cab from the Aix-en-Provence TGV station, you’ll have to pay €46. Please note that these prices are indicative and subject to change.

Discover the calissons of Aix-en-Provence.

This time, we’re addressing the gourmets and those who can’t resist tasting the famous calisson d’Aix-en-Provence. For those unfamiliar with this exceptional product, it’s a small cake made from a mixture of almonds and candied melon with the scent of orange blossom.

In Aix-en-Provence, there are many calissonnières that you can visit, some of them by prior appointment. For example, you can find
Léonard Parli confectionery
confectionery, the
calissons Confiserie du Roy René
or the boutique of
Chocolaterie de Puyricard
. To be enjoyed without moderation!

Discover the Cours Mirabeau

It’s unthinkable to leave Aix-en-Provence without taking the time to discover the exceptional Cours Mirabeau. It’s a popular spot where the people of Aix meet regularly. Last week, we picked up a customer at Marseille Provence airport who wanted to discover the city center, and in particular the Cours Mirabeau. We picked him up in the morning and he contacted us again in the evening so that we could take him to a hotel in Marseille. He had particularly appreciated this lively square, where he could enjoy and observe the life of Aix-en-Provence.

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