Aix-en-Provence is a historic university city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Known as the "City of a Thousand Fountains," it is celebrated for its warm Mediterranean climate, elegant 17th-century mansions lining the Cours Mirabeau, lively outdoor food markets, and as the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
Walk down the leafy Cours Mirabeau, explore Paul Cézanne's preserved art studio, and taste the famous sweet almond calisson candies.
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Preserved exactly as it was when the artist died in 1906
Time
1 hour
Cost
€6.50*–€9.50*
Effort
Easy
Houses masterpieces by Rembrandt, Ingres, and Cézanne
Time
2 hours
Cost
€6.00*–€8.00*
Effort
Easy
Free self-guided walk around the fountains and Cours Mirabeau
Time
2 hours
Cost
Free
Effort
Easy
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C annually. Best visited during Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
Easily accessible via A8 and A51 motorways. Highly recommended to arrive by TGV train from Paris (3 hours).
