Les Jardins d'Athena Apartment Residence

Plenty of clay tennis courts are available at the Aix Country Club. It provide lessons and coaching, and there is a pro shop too. Other facilities include a pool and a gym.

Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.

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.

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.

The Club, established in 1932 has a long and interesting history. Situated on the banks of the river l'Arc over 30 acres, 5 minutes away from the city centre the Club Hippique Aix Marseille offers a full range of facilities.

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.

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

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.

If you are looking for a great meal and a few drinks to end your evening look no further than Jardin Mazarin in the centre of Aix.

Fresh hearty meals prepared with love. Vegetarians catered for at this restaurant come deli come bio food shop.

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

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 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).