
Indian Forest
An exciting path through the forest...but not on the ground! This tree top adventure will have you swinging from the branches and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
© Auberge Bourrelly Hotel, Calas-en-Provence
A country style hotel with an attractive terrace and garden
Located around 10 minutes drive from Aix-en-Provence, this hotel is a good choice for visitors who want the peace and quiet of the countryside.
There are 16 rooms available including standard doubles, superior, deluxe doubles, twins or suites. The decor is traditional provençal, each of the rooms are individually designed and have a private bathroom.
There is a restaurant in the hotel, which serves food inspired from Marseilles and Aix. This is served in the dining room, or in the summer, the food can be enjoyed on the shaded terrace.
An exciting path through the forest...but not on the ground! This tree top adventure will have you swinging from the branches and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Just an hour long ride through the city of Aix, learning about its history and a good introduction to this beautiful area.
Open to all, this small golf club offers a clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, putting green and 6 holes. It is home to an academy that offers lessons at all levels.
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Provence Wine Tours offer a variety of wine tours from private visits, to group tours and even corporate events.
Tour Designer in Provence provide tailor made tours of the best of Provence with day trips and walking tours on offer.
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Open daily, the Clos du Comptoir offers a sophisticated atmosphere for lunch and dinner in the same setting.
Little restaurant in the centre of old Aix, on a quiet square, with six tables outside serving fresh simple organic food. Christian is the owner, the cook, the waiter, the story-teller of this tiny eating house.
With a very impressive selection of over 100 cheeses and 200 different wines there will be something for nearly every palette at this well presented establishment.
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At the beginning of World War II, France interned all Austrian and German nationals who were living in France at the time, and Les Milles was the prison for the south eastern region.
Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely established this foundation in 1966 with the aim of promoting 'art for all' where art blends beautifully with architecture in the 'city of tomorrow'.
Paul Cezanne's father bought this 18th century country mansion in 1859 and created a studio for his son in the attics.
This gallery was set up by photographers, for photographers to create a working space and gallery to bring together image creators, both professional and amateur alike.
The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.
A 17th century 'pleasure palace', this fine mansion conatins collections of 17th & 18th century Provencal furniture and portraits. It is set in wonderful formal French-style gardens.
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