Aix-en-Provence
・Fountains found everywhere
・Museum that collects works by Cezanne, who was born in this town.
【City description】
It’s a city where there are many ancient buildings. As there are a lot of fountains in the city, we call it the town of fountain. The painting artist Cezanne was born in this town and we can find his paintings in the museum of this town. In addition, the sweet named Calisson is famous for the souvenir.
【Overall rating】
★★★☆☆
【Time required】
5h
【Budget】
10.50 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
Map and access to Provence】
①Marseille: An exotic port town
②Les Iles / Île d’If: An island accessible from Marseille
③Aix-en-Provence: The town of fountains where Cézanne was born
④L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: A watermill town popular in the antique market
⑤Avignon: A medieval town that was also the subject of a nursery rhyme
⑥Villeneuve-lès-Avignon: A town with a fortress on top of a hill
⑦Arles: A town with ancient Roman ruins where Van Gogh stayed
Aix-en-Provence can be reached by train in approximately 50 minutes from Marseille.
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【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Aix-en-Provence Station
★Go to Victor Hugo Avenue in front of the station and go to the left road at a forked road. When you arrive at a roundabout, go to the left. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
②Tourist Information Center★Go to Espariat St from the roundabout. It takes 5 minutes.
③Saint-Esprit Church★Go to Tanneurs St beside the church and turn right at the end. When you arrive at Cardeurs Square, go to Venel St and turn right at the end. It takes 15 minutes.
④Saint Sauveur Cathedral★Go to Gaston de Saporta St and turn left immediately.
⑤Tapestry Museum★Continue to walk on Gaston de Saporta St as far as the square. It takes 5 minutes.
⑥City Hall★Go to Maréchal Foch St from the square by the end. It takes 5 minutes.
⑦Albertas Square★Turn left and go to Fabrot St at Saint-Honoré Square. When you arrive at Mirabeau Square, turn left. Then, turn right at the end to go to Italie St. When you find a church, turn left at Cardinale St. It takes 20 minutes.
⑧Granet Museum★Continue to walk on Cardinale St for 5 minutes.
⑨Four Delphine Square★Turn right and go ahead as far as a square.
⑩Mirabeau Square★Turn left. As you arrive at the roundabout of the tourist information center, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】Aix-en-Provence Station
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【Start】
①Aix-en-Provence Station
Gare d’Aix en Provence
★Go to Victor Hugo Avenue in front of the station and go to the left road at a forked road. When you arrive at a roundabout, go to the left. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
②Tourist Information Center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Let’s collect information about the town here. There are public toilets.
★Go to Espariat St from the roundabout. It takes 5 minutes.
③Saint-Esprit Church
Église du Saint-Esprit
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 8 pm
Close: No
It’s hard to tell at first glance that it’s a church because there are no decorations on the outside, but the inside is luxurious with red carpets and chandeliers.
★Go to Tanneurs St beside the church and turn right at the end. When you arrive at Cardeurs Square, go to Venel St and turn right at the end. It takes 15 minutes.
④Saint Sauveur Cathedral★
Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8 am – 7 pm
Close: No
This church is located in the northern part of the old town, with a bell tower next to it. It is worth seeing, including the bronze pipe organ and Romanesque-style corridor.
★Go to Gaston de Saporta St and turn left immediately.
⑤Tapestry Museum◎
Musée des Tapisseries
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 4 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 12h30 pm / 1h30 pm – 5 pm
(until 6 pm in summer)
Close: Tuesday, 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
This museum is located in an aristocratic mansion and mainly exhibits tapestries made in the 17th and 18th centuries. There are also many other clothing items, such as the formal wear of aristocrats.
Let’s try the famous Calisson!!
Aix-en-Provence has a famous pastry called Calisson. It is characterized by a diamond-shaped baked pastry topped with cream made with almonds and other ingredients.
Click here to see more specialties of Provence.
★Continue to walk on Gaston de Saporta St as far as the square. It takes 5 minutes.
⑥City Hall
Hôtel de Ville
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is the central institution of the town, located in the center of the old town, and is characterized by its arch-shaped clock tower. The shopping area opens up from here.
★Go to Maréchal Foch St from the square by the end. It takes 5 minutes.
⑦Albertas Square
Place d’Albertas
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is a square where the contrast between the yellow buildings and the black fountain stands out.
★Turn left and go to Fabrot St at Saint-Honoré Square. When you arrive at Mirabeau Square, turn left. Then, turn right at the end to go to Italie St. When you find a church, turn left at Cardinale St. It takes 20 minutes.
⑧Granet Museum★
Musée Granet
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 6.50 euros
(it depends on the exposition)
Opening hour: 12 pm – 6 pm
(9 am – 7 pm in summer)
Close: Monday, 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
This museum mainly exhibits the works of French painters from the 16th to the 20th century, including the painter Granet. The works of Cezanne, a painter from this town, were exhibited here approximately 80 years after his death.
★Continue to walk on Cardinale St for 5 minutes.
⑨Four Delphine Square
Place des Quatre Dauphins
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
A fountain with a motif of four dolphins.
★Turn right and go ahead as far as a square.
⑩Mirabeau Square
Cours Mirabeau
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It’s a calm plaza lined with several cafes. You can find several fountains here alone. The most distinctive feature is the fountain, which is completely covered with moss.
★Turn left. As you arrive at the roundabout of the tourist information center, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】
Aix-en-Provence Station
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