Villa Gallici Hotel

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 an hour long ride through the city of Aix, learning about its history and a good introduction to this beautiful 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.

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.

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.

Provence Wine Tours offer a variety of wine tours from private visits, to group tours and even corporate events.

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.

Located just south of Aix this newly refurbished restaurant serves great quality food at an affordable price.

This infamous restaurant has been serving diners since 1792 and is probably the most famous restaurant in Aix en Provence.

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.

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

Aix's cathedral has its origins in the 5th century and it has been added to throughout the centuries.

The Musee des Tapisseries houses a rich collection of 17th and 18th Century tapestries, including a collection called 'Grotesques' - theatrical taspestrie made in Beauvais cir. 1689, and also 'L'histoire de Don Quichotte' of 1735 unique in the world.

Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.

Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.

The town hall or 'Hotel de Ville' in Aix en Provence originally dates back to the fourteenth century, with two subsequent building phases taking place in 1655 and 1678.

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.

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

Visitors to La Tour d'Aigues are mostly drawn here thanks to it's large and impressive ruined castle, which dates back to 1550 and which was burnt down at the time of the Revolution. 

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.

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).