Guidebook for Aix-en-Provence

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Guidebook for Aix-en-Provence

Food Scene

This is a very charming restaurant/terrace hidden up high in the hills, overlooking this region of Provence. Menu is crêpes, but full-meal, French version. Good drinks as well. The restaurant is nestled next to some old ruins and there is a lovely 2km walk loop, with a look-out tower with a full panorama - featuring the Alpilles mountains, the Luberon and the rest of glorious Provence. Sublime at sunset. Make a reservation: +33 (0)4 90 59 31 64 HOURS Wed12–10PM Thursday12–10PM Friday12–11PM Saturday12–11PM Sunday12–10PM Monday12–10PM NOTE: Closed TUESDAY
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Le Repaire
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This is a very charming restaurant/terrace hidden up high in the hills, overlooking this region of Provence. Menu is crêpes, but full-meal, French version. Good drinks as well. The restaurant is nestled next to some old ruins and there is a lovely 2km walk loop, with a look-out tower with a full panorama - featuring the Alpilles mountains, the Luberon and the rest of glorious Provence. Sublime at sunset. Make a reservation: +33 (0)4 90 59 31 64 HOURS Wed12–10PM Thursday12–10PM Friday12–11PM Saturday12–11PM Sunday12–10PM Monday12–10PM NOTE: Closed TUESDAY
This is the best boulangerie (bakery) in Lambesc (walkable from here). Their fresh croissants and baguettes in the morning are delicious. They have a nice cake, patisserie and chocolate selection as well. 10 min walk
Boulangerie - Pâtisserie "Farine & Chocolat"
5 Rue du Parrage
This is the best boulangerie (bakery) in Lambesc (walkable from here). Their fresh croissants and baguettes in the morning are delicious. They have a nice cake, patisserie and chocolate selection as well. 10 min walk
Great little spot in Aix for very good food and wine. Make a reservation: +33 (0)4 42 27 30 12
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Le Petit Verdot
7 Rue d'Entrecasteaux
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Great little spot in Aix for very good food and wine. Make a reservation: +33 (0)4 42 27 30 12
Wine, art, architecture - set in vineyards and Provencale beauty just ~20 min drive from our location. In July and August, there are a series of concerts and outdoor film series here (check website for details). An array of wonderful restaurants (a charming outdoor terrace, Francis Mallman, Tadao Ando, Louison - Gérald Passedat): https://chateau-la-coste.com/en/the-terrace/
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Château La Coste
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Wine, art, architecture - set in vineyards and Provencale beauty just ~20 min drive from our location. In July and August, there are a series of concerts and outdoor film series here (check website for details). An array of wonderful restaurants (a charming outdoor terrace, Francis Mallman, Tadao Ando, Louison - Gérald Passedat): https://chateau-la-coste.com/en/the-terrace/
Beautiful Domaine in Provence with a gastronomic restaurant and a bistro with more traditional food from the region. Ask for a table outside for lunch at the bistro - spectacular.
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Domaine de Fontenille
Route de Roquefraiche
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Beautiful Domaine in Provence with a gastronomic restaurant and a bistro with more traditional food from the region. Ask for a table outside for lunch at the bistro - spectacular.
Food is excellent and the spot is spectacular. Swim below on private beach. Pair with a drive to Cap Canaille, for the best view of the Mediterranean from above (high sea cliff).
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La Presqu'île
Quartier Port Miou
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Food is excellent and the spot is spectacular. Swim below on private beach. Pair with a drive to Cap Canaille, for the best view of the Mediterranean from above (high sea cliff).

Everything Else

Charming little bakery in the next town over. Famous for their biscuits and bread. Very typically "Provence"
La Boulangerie Biscuiterie de Rognes
6 Av. d'Aix
Charming little bakery in the next town over. Famous for their biscuits and bread. Very typically "Provence"

Sightseeing

Charming little Provence village nestled in the mountains. Eat at Le Petit Café (terrace restaurant). Climb up to the church and among the ruins. Spectacular views.
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Oppède le Vieux
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Charming little Provence village nestled in the mountains. Eat at Le Petit Café (terrace restaurant). Climb up to the church and among the ruins. Spectacular views.
One of the most beautiful villages in France. Full of quaint shops and restaurants. Tour of the village chateau is also lovely. Be sure to check out the outdoor concert series through the spring and summer months. Just beautiful
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Lourmarin
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One of the most beautiful villages in France. Full of quaint shops and restaurants. Tour of the village chateau is also lovely. Be sure to check out the outdoor concert series through the spring and summer months. Just beautiful
Provence village at its finest. Drive to Bonnieux and Lacoste as well. Vistas to die for.
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Ménerbes
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Provence village at its finest. Drive to Bonnieux and Lacoste as well. Vistas to die for.
One of the most spectacular vistas of the Côte d'Azur. Up above Cassis on the highest sea cliff in Europe (about one hour drive from our house). Go about sunset. Then make a booking at La Presqu'ile (restaurant in Cassis). Incredible.
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Cape Canaille
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One of the most spectacular vistas of the Côte d'Azur. Up above Cassis on the highest sea cliff in Europe (about one hour drive from our house). Go about sunset. Then make a booking at La Presqu'ile (restaurant in Cassis). Incredible.

Arts & Culture

Lovely terrace for a cafe and excellent exhibitions. Beautiful hotel particular just off the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence
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Hôtel de Caumont
3 Rue Joseph Cabassol
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Lovely terrace for a cafe and excellent exhibitions. Beautiful hotel particular just off the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence
This is a completely unique way of seeing art. Projected images of paintings on the walls of a stone quarry. Just outside Les Baux-de-Provence (which is also a beautiful chateau and site).
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Mga Quarry ng Liwanag
Route de Maillane
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This is a completely unique way of seeing art. Projected images of paintings on the walls of a stone quarry. Just outside Les Baux-de-Provence (which is also a beautiful chateau and site).
Mucem is the most up and coming museum in the south of France. In the heart of Marseille - exiting exhibitions and on the Mediterranean. Beautiful spot
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Mucem
1 Esp. J4
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Mucem is the most up and coming museum in the south of France. In the heart of Marseille - exiting exhibitions and on the Mediterranean. Beautiful spot

Essentials

Good for basic groceries - in our town
Hyper Casino
Allée de Bertoire
Good for basic groceries - in our town