Aix-en-Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Allow 2 days · 22 places in the guide
The former capital of Provence: a city of fountains, plane trees and old mansions, and the town of Paul Cézanne, whose studio, country house and viewpoint on Mont Sainte-Victoire can be visited.
A first look at Aix-en-Provence
Cézanne's Studio
Cézanne's last working studio on the Lauves hill, with his tools, models and objects; visits must be booked.
Granet Museum
The fine-arts museum of Aix, with eight Cézanne paintings on permanent loan, closed on Mondays.
Aix Cathedral
The cathedral built on the Roman forum, with a medieval baptistery, a Romanesque cloister and a 15th-century triptych.
Caumont Art Centre
An 18th-century mansion with changing art exhibitions, a garden and a café, open every day.
Jas de Bouffan
The 18th-century country house the Cézanne family kept for almost forty years, open during its restoration.
Brasserie de l'Archevêché
A brasserie near the cathedral, open since 1994, with a market menu and a plat du jour; closed Sunday and Monday.
Chez Charlotte
A French restaurant on Rue des Bernardines with an atrium and a shaded terrace, open Tuesday to Saturday.
Jardin Mazarin
A restaurant in the Mazarin district whose own page calls it a reference of Aix cooking; reviews mention truffle dishes.
Le Roy René confectioner
A confectioner in the old town selling calissons, nougat and Provençal sweets, open every day.
Maison Weibel
A pastry shop and tea room near Place Richelme, open from 7:30 am every day, with sandwiches and breakfast.
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