Things to Do in Aix

Soak in Aix’s fountains, markets, and sunlit streets where art, history, and Provençal life shine with this 2 hour self-guided tour. You will discover beautiful churches, fountains and find out the best joints to savour local delicacies (Madeleins and Macarons) all in 1 tour with 16 stops. You will explore Aix-en-provence's history & how it evolved after its founding in 123 BC.

4. 7( 79 reviews )Soak in Aix’s fountains, markets, and sunlit streets where art, history, and Provençal life shine. - Explore Aix-en-provence's history & how it evolved after its founding in 123 BC - Get to know the history and architectural style of Cathedrale Saint-Sauveur - Know more about the designs of the fountains and hidden secrets - Taste the best Madeleins and Macarons you have every tasted - Navigate without internet with a mobile app and explore at your own pace Free Cancellation - Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund Valid 365 days - Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times Language Options - English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese Duration - 1 hour and 30 minutes Cathedrale Saint-Sauveur d'Aix-en-Provence- google maps - Google maps - Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout - You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app. Download app for instant tour access

Drive to Manosque to enjoy a guided tour of Occitane factory, famous for its cosmetic products elaborated with local flowers and plants. Cross Valensole plateau (lavender fields in bloom from mid-June to mid-July). Continue to Moustiers-Ste-Marie, famous for its earthen ware workshops (free time for visit and lunch on your own). Drive to the Gorges of Verdon River: breathtaking views on the lake of Sainte Croix and on the Verdon canyon. Enjoy free time on the beach of the lake of Sainte Croix. Back to Aix en Provence via the village of Sainte Croix du Verdon overlooking the lake. Planned stops: Visit "L'Occitane en Provence" factory (entrance included) - Valensole plateau (photo stop in lavender fields from June 10th to July 20th) - Moustiers Sainte-Marie - Verdon Canyon - Sainte-Croix lake (possibility of sea bathing) Languages English

Follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and see why he was so inspired by the landscapes of Provence. Van Gogh’s paintings have a whimsy and highly skilled simplicity which has made his work beloved all over the world. Visiting St-Remy-de-Provence, St Paul’s Asylum the village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and Arles, where you can enjoy a guided walk, this tour will provide much source of inspiration. Wander Saint-Rémy de Provence with the Antiques (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, a landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. Take a look at St Paul’s Asylum, where Van Gogh checked himself in for treatment after he cut off his left ear in Arles and was a patient for a year. He painted many works while a patient, some of his finest it is claimed, and you can place yourself in his shoes and see some of the sites he painted. Visit the medieval village of Les-Baux-de-Provence, a village located upon a 245 metre-high rock outcrop where you can enjoy a walking tour. Taking a stroll through the Roman city of Arles allows you to admire its arena and ancient theatre. Arles is also home to many locations painted by Van Gogh, including La Maison Jaune, Le Café De Nuit and Le Jardin de l'Hotel Dieu. On Saturdays, there is free time to stroll and soak in the weekly market in Arles. What's more, enjoy the spectacular show at the Carrières de Lumières (ticket included). Admire a fairy-tale sound and light show, be immersed in a visual and musical universe unique in the world. In 2020, the show is dedicated to Salvador Dali. Languages English and French (bilingual guide)

Let's set off on the roads north of Aix-en-Provence to discover the Luberon. We will start with a visit to the village of Lourmarin with its Friday morning market. You will be able to visit the castle and we will set off again on the road to a wine estate for a history and tasting tour (with a picnic on the estate for full day bookings). We will then set off again on the roads of the Luberon to visit some small villages in the surrounding area: Bonnieux, Lacoste and its castle, Gordes, Roussillons (and its ochre paths). All this with a culinary tasting of regional products and other Luberon wine estates. Inclusions: Products tasting. Guide Exclusions: Gratuities All personal expenses. Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

On board our vintage sidecars discover the villages around Aix-en-Provence and discover the Sainte Victoire mountain otherwise we will take the opportunity to discover the Provence of Pagnol & Cézanne. We will visit wine estates for a wine tasting... of wines. We will drive on beautiful roads to enjoy the tranquility and without traffic. We will immerse ourselves in nature with its fauna and flora accompanied by its smells. All this thanks to "vintage and comfortable" side-cars that will transport clients just there to be guided and discovered with handsome side-car drivers. We mix all that and we obtain an unforgettable city tour discovery! Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Gratuities All personal expenses. Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Admire the classical and medieval architecture of Provence with visits to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard and the historic hilltop hamlet of Les Baux de Provence. Explore the ancient Roman city of Glanum near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to view ‘The Antiques’ located in a field of olive trees, a landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. If you have any interest in Roman and medieval history, or just a fascination with the aesthetics, you will enjoy this five hour tour of some of the most important stone monuments in Provence. Dating back to the roman period, the Pont du Gard, a stone bridge aqueduct was built by the Romans to supply Nimes with water, and remains one of the most visited monuments in Provence. Dating from the first century, it is one of the best-preserved aqueducts built during the Roman Empire and has truly impressive scale. Continue Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village that sits on a rocky spur in the Alpilles Mountains. With its historical pedestrian centre and surrounded by olive groves that produce a well-known olive oil, Les Baux de Provence is a worthy visit. Explore the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Glanum near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Photo opportunities abound with views of ‘The Antiques’ (a triumphal arch and the Mausoleum of the Julii) and the surrounding scenic field of olive trees. By the end, you will understand why the landscape so inspired Van Gogh to paint it over and over again. Languages English and French (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Bilingual guide Entrance ticket to Pont du Gard Pont du Gard entrance fee Transport Exclusions: Equipment Meal Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Discover the most beautiful monuments and spots in Provence. Departure from Aix-en-Provenceto Roussillon built at the top of an ochre cliff and providing visitors with a beautiful understanding of the harmonious combination of man and nature, and of ochre and stone - with all these ochre-washed façades. Enjoy the market in Roussillon on Thursday. Continuation toward Gordes, which is a village erected on the top of a cliff, its fortified castle and church dominate the typical houses of the village which were built with stones from the rock on which they are fitting. Enjoy the market in Gordes on Tuesday. Drive to Fontaine de Vaucluse and walk up to the cave from which the River Sorgues emerges. This impressive resurgence spring hasn't revealed its secrets yet and many speleologists have searched in vain the exact depth of the well. Free time for lunch (not included) on your own in Gordes or Fontaine de Vaucluse. Continue to the Pont du Gard (entrance fee included) where you will visit the best-preserved aqueduct of the Roman period, dating back to the 1st century and listed by UNESCO. Les Baux de Provence: free time to visit this medieval village located on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountain range, with its historical centre, beautiful houses of the 16th century, the Romanesque-styled St-Vincent Church. Photo stop at the Antiques in Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and mausoleum) located in an olive-tree field. Others On Sundays only, enjoy L’Isle sur la Sorgue, village famous for antique shops and the weekly open-air market which is one of the most colourful and typical in Provence. The order of visits will then change on Sunday to include the stop at the market in Isle sur Sorgue.

Let's leave Aix-en-Provence aboard our vintage side-car to discover the beauty of Aix, the Sainte Victoire mountain, the mountain that inspired Cézanne so much. Let's leave for a wine-tour, on the theme of discovering the Sainte-Victoire vineyards and become one with the landscapes of our beautiful region, meeting the wine growers and vineyards as well as the olive groves. Let's stop for a moment to visit some authentic estates and take advantage of the opportunity to do a tasting in the 3 colours with a visit of the cellar. We will continue our side-car ride off the beaten track with breathtaking views. Don't hesitate any longer and let our charming guides guide you! Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Escape to the hilltop villages in the Luberon region on a day trip from Aix-en-Provence. Spend time in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, and Lourmarin. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy exploring these quaint towns at your leisure. Travel from Aix-en-Provence to Luberon valley on a full-day tour of the area's charming and unique villages. First make your way to L'Isle sur la Sorgue, and wander through the open-air provencal market, and along the canals, taking time to stop in the various antique shops. Then enjoy lunch on your own in the exceptional hilltop village of Gordes. Afterward, from mid-June to mid-July only, stop for photos of the blooming lavender fields at Senanque Abbey. Continue to the colorful village of Roussillon and its ochre cliffs. On the way to Bonnieux, you will admire the Pont Julien, a Roman bridge. Then spend free time here, visiting the 12th-century church surrounded by century-old cedars. Make your way back through the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin. Stop in Lourmarin, one of the most beautiful villages in France, famous for its Renaissance castle, before returning to Aix-en-Provence. Others Markets: Gordes (Tuesday), Roussillon (Thursday), Lourmarin (Friday), Apt (Saturday), L’Isle sur Sorgue (Sunday). Inclusions: Transport Guide Exclusions: Lunch Tickets Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

In the heart of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is best known for being the birthplace of the artist Paul Cézanne. Join us for a fascinating journey through time. First founded in 123 BC due to a water fountain, this city grew in importance during the Roman times, becoming the capital of Provence in the Middle Ages. See the 1860-built monumental fountain of La Rotonde that once marked the town’s entrance, at the beginning of Cours Mirabeau. Highlights - Learn about Pre-roman pagan influence Roman foundations of the old town Famous artist Paul Cezanne Foundation of Aix Provincial 17th and 18th-century flair of the Cours Mirabeau Part played by the many fountains Rise of the gothic style in 13th century France Count King René Brasserie Les Deux Garçons! and those who frequented it, like Cézanne, the writer Zola, the poet Lamartine or even Ernest Hemingway. Pass the main street of Aix, Cours Mirabeau, that divides the Old Town and the Mazarin Quarter and where cafés, brasseries, and retail stores are seamlessly integrated into 17th and 18th-century majestic buildings. Discover the cathedral of Saint Sauveur (Holy Savior Cathedral), the oldest part of Aix-en-Provence, also the site of a pre-Roman pagan temple and then a Roman temple. The 1200 years of construction led to the mix of different styles seen today. It is a testimony to Aix’s perseverance and prosperity over the centuries. You will trace the steps of most important painters of the 19th century, contemplate life in medieval Aix and get intrigued by the French resistance against the Nazi occupation. All sprinkled with hidden jewels in the form of elegant fountains, picturesque courtyards, and inspired architecture. Itinerary - Points of interest Cezanne Statue La Rotonde Cours Mirabeau Place des Quatre Dauphins L'Église Saint Jean de Malte Fountain of King René (La Fontaine de Roi René) Les Deux Garçons Le Palais de Justice La Place d'Albertas Place Richelme / Halle aux Grains La Place de la Mairie Cathédrale Saint Sauveur (Holy Savior Cathedral) Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Entrance fee Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.