Aix en Provence

Identity Card

Name : Aquae Sextiae, Ais de Prouvènço, Aix-en-Provence

Date of birth : 122 before JC

Area : 18 608 hectares

Population : +/- 143 000 inhabitants

Average temperatures : 9,5 – 24,5° C (Spring), 13,5-29,5° C (Summer), 9-18° C (Autumn), 5-13°C (Winter)

Climate : privileged and mild, Aix-en-Provence is protected from the northern winds, and little affected by the mistral. Daily temperatures can vary, from cool mornings to warm afternoons. There are no more than 100 rainy days per year. In winter, the sun is almost permanent. The dry summer is very pleasant thanks to a continuous light wind. Autumn is bright and sunny. Every season has its own charm.

Aix-en-Provence is one of the sunniest cities and regions in France.

Aix-en-Provence Office du Tourisme

Discover Aix and its surroundings

Discover Aix and its heritage through its old town, known as the city of Paul Cézanne. You will be enchanted by the sites and monuments that bear witness to the rich history of this region. Explore museums and art centers that display exceptional works of art and immerse you in the local culture. The different districts of Aix offer a unique and authentic atmosphere, with their cobbled streets, fountains and lively markets. Take advantage of the guided tours to learn more about the fascinating history of the city and don't miss the opportunity to get lost in its picturesque alleys. Aix and its heritage promise you an unforgettable experience.

In the Aix-en-Provence region, the discoveries are numerous and varied. Among them are the magnificent landscapes of Sainte-Victoire, which inspired many artists, including Cézanne. You can also visit the Hermitage Saint-Ser, a place of meditation and meditation nestled at the top of the mountain. The Roquefavour Viaduct is another remarkable site to discover, with its impressive architecture. Wine lovers will be able to enjoy tasting the best wines of the region, renowned for its vineyards in the Aix-en-Provence region. Finally, it is interesting to go in search of traces of Cézanne through the surrounding towns and villages. Between nature, heritage and gastronomy, the Aix-en-Provence region offers a rich and varied experience to its visitors.

Heading East

On one side, there is the imposing and majestic Sainte-Victoire with the massifs of the Aurelians, the Régagnas and the Etoile Mountains opposite. In the middle is the King's Pilon.

These testimonies of the geological adventure of time surround the upper valley of the Arc, the last sanctuary of the dinosaurs of Provence.

Pine forests and hills, red earth, white rocks, expanses of vineyards, hilltop villages and squares shaded by plane trees, the east of the Aix-en-Provence region has inspired great painters such as Cézanne and Picasso. They drew on these colours and were inspired by the reliefs and paid tribute to our country... The south of the Sainte-Victoire mountain is an invitation to travel.

Heading West

To the west of Aix-en-Provence lies the Etang de Berre, whose shimmering reflection borders the territory, announcing to the visitor the proximity of the beaches of the Blue Coast. Here, nature takes on a different aspect, testifying to the influence of the sea air. In the heart of this region, the city of Aix-en-Provence shines on its country. The historic capital of Provence, internationally recognized for its universities and culture, it is a city rich in heritage, dynamic and bold.

Aix-en-Provence is also distinguished by the unique and strong character of the communes that surround it: remarkable cities, castles perched on their cliffs, discreet hamlets in the heart of unspoilt rural landscapes, vineyards, aqueducts. This territory to the west of Aix-en-Provence surprises with its mix of strong traditions and modernity, where the know-how and innovation of men have built a heritage that is to be discovered absolutely.

Heading North

In the north of the Aix-en-Provence region, between the "Sainte-Victoire fallout" and the Luberon, here are the gateways to the Provence of our dreams, that of lavender, of transhumance going up the Durance

Between these two great mountains of Provence, flows the Durance, a capricious river that feeds with water from the Alps, a territory of plenty.

Here is developed a terroir of fruit trees and livestock, scrubland with herbs and of course vineyard land. Here, life is quiet and there is no shortage of water; History has erected its abbeys and the most beautiful castles in Provence. Put on your shoes because the wild and unspoilt nature offers you kilometres of marked trails. On foot, on horseback, by bike, time passes to the rhythm of your steps.