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.

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel

© Le Pigonnet Hotel
Grand hotel with magical gardens just outside centre of Aix-en-Provence
The five star Pigonnet hotel in Aix is an 18th-century mansion surrounded with stunning floral gardens, situated just outside the centre of Aix-en-Provence.
The hotel has 43 rooms and spacious suites which have each been decorated individuals in harmonious blends of yellow, claret and turquoise creating a chic cosy atmosphere.
Guests can keep fit in the hotel's gym or relax in the spa where various treatments are offered in addition to unlimited access to a sauna and hammam. The hotel also has a large outdoor swimming pool for enthusiastic swimmers.
The gardens are immaculately kept with plenty of romantic alcoves and the hotel's terrace offers spectacular views of Mount Sainte-Victoire.
With easy access to the town centre the hotel is the perfect mix of both urban and rural retreats.
Outdoor swimming pool which is heated from May to October.
The Bar - Cigar and Cognac Cellar for tastings, cocktails, wines and a light food serice. Cosy atmosphere and elegant decor.
La Table du Pigonnet - Sleek and refined décor in the newly designed chic restaurant. Serving Mediterranean influenced cuisine, using seasonal products. Open Monday to Sunday in high season.
By car
From the A8/E80 motorway. Follow the direction signs for “Nice” or “Lyon”.
Take motorway exit n°30a Aix Centre/ Pont de l’Arc
Follow the signs for Centre Ville (city centre), straight to the Avenue Pierre Brossolette
At the third traffic lights, take a left turn to Avenue Le Pigonnet,
The hotel entrance is 50 meters further to your left.
GPS setting: Latitude 43.5178437 / Longitude 5.4393336
By train
Aix-en-Provence high speed TGV SNCF train station (15 kilometers, approx. 15 minutes drive away from the hotel, shuttle service available on request) Located on the secondary road D9
Leave the station and take the direction Aix-en-Provence
Enter Aix-en-Provence
Continue driving along the Chemin de la Beauvalle
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit, continue along Avenue Pierre Brossolette Turn left for Avenue du Pigonnet, the hotel is situated at n°5.
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.
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