
Fondation Vasarely
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'.
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A multi-day hike for the more serious walkers
Explore some of the beautiful trails Provence has to offer with this 365km circuit.
France has a well established network of long distance trails called GR's, Grand Randonnees. Covering the whole country they total a whopping 58,000km of trails, more than enough for one lifetime. GR routes follow many historical trails throughout Europe. Some following pilgrimage routes and others trade routes and have been maintained as official trails since the first one was born in 1842 in the forest of Fontainebleau. A new addition to the GR circuit is the GR2013 which was created in 2013 with the help of local collective of artists who are also keen ramblers.
The idea of the GR2013 is to take walkers to places they would not normally visit and to discover the regions striking urban and commercial landmarks. The GR2013 has been described by its creators as "the first metropolitan and artistic hiking trail... This one [trail] goes to places that you would pass through every day without necessarily looking at them".
The route follows a figure of eight circuit taking in the towns of Salon-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Aubagne, Marseille, Martigues and Istres. The full circuit takes roughly 15 days to complete the staggering 365km round trip.
The route is best covered using the 200 page topoguide published by the Federation francaise de la randonnee pedestre. This can be purchased from Amazon or most outdoor/book shops near the 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Open daily, the Clos du Comptoir offers a sophisticated atmosphere for lunch and dinner in the same setting.
This beautiful restaurant is hidden away from the main town of Aix located just a short drive from the centre. Decorated in the classic Mediterranean style and complimented by parks and woodland, its a truly magnificent setting for lunch or dinner.
Fresh hearty meals prepared with love. Vegetarians catered for at this restaurant come deli come bio food shop.
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.
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.
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.
Provence Wine Tours offer a variety of wine tours from private visits, to group tours and even corporate events.
The area is split into two areas - one for the 1-5 years age group, and the other for 6-12 year olds.
Located a 5-minute walk from the heart of Bonnieux, this charming guest house features 3 comfortable rooms suitable for families as every room has a mezzanine for 2 children.
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