Les Jardins d'Athena Apartment Residence

Just to the south of Aix is the town of Gardanne. They open an outdoor swimming pool in the summer, with a 50m pool, baby pool, slides, playgrounds and a relaxation area.

The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.

The Golf de la Cabre d'Or is only 20 minutes away from Aix-en-Provence et Marseille. This is a fairly new golf course which opened only in 2008.

Tour Designer in Provence provide tailor made tours of the best of Provence with day trips and walking tours on offer.

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.

The Aix Yoga Center is a 150m2 studio yoga in the heart of Aix en Provence.

This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.

Open daily, the Clos du Comptoir offers a sophisticated atmosphere for lunch and dinner in the same setting.

A quiet atmosphere, beautiful grounds and wonderful flavours can be found at Villa Gallici Restaurant. Part of the 5 star Villa Gallici hotel you can indulge in lunch or dinner at this top quality restaurant.

Located inside the luxury Chateau de la Gaude, this Michelin-starred restaurant serves the elaborate cuisine of chef Matthieu Dupuis-Baumal.

Enjoy home cooked meals made using the best fresh produce in a stunning setting, just outside of Aix.

Fresh & original French cuisine is conjured by chef/owner Olivier Scola in this small Aix restaurant.

This small bar has a nice seating area outside next to one of Aix's many fountains and it catches the sun late into the evening. 

The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.

The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.

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.

The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.

Paul Cezanne's father bought this 18th century country mansion in 1859 and created a studio for his son in the attics.

Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.

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'.

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.

Aix en Provence is considered by many to be the South's cultural and artistic centre, thanks to its ancient university and its inherent connection to the artist Paul Cezanne.

By far the largest village in the southern Luberon, Pertuis’s charms are hidden ones that only those who take the time to explore will find.

The tiny village of Cadenet is less showy than neighboring Lourmarin, but it's also less crowded and more unspoiled by the glossy effect tourism tends to have on the appearance of Provençal villages.

Little village in the Vaucluse department between the Luberon massif and the Durance river.

Named for being a station on the salt route in Roman times, Salon de Provence is a main town in the Bouches de Rhône region.

Lourmarin has become very popular and chic thanks to its pretty centre, its wonderful Renaissance castle and its proximity to the TGV train in Avignon (for Parisien weekenders of course).