Aix-en-Provence Travel Guide

Aix-en-Provence (usually simply called Aix) is a small, classically Provençal town. It is famous for being the home of the artist Paul Cézanne. The arrival of the TGV (high-speed train) station has brought lots of vacationers from the north, and Aix has turned into a shopping town with high variety and representation considering its small size. Three universities and several French-language schools for international students produce a very strong student presence.

Aix has both a TGV and a regular station and is well-connected to theParis—Marseilleline and (via Marseille) to theGenoa—Nice—Barcelonaline.

Aix is a fairly small city and can be easily navigated by foot. Within the city centre, electric microbuses calledLa Diablineprovide service on 3 routes every 10 minutes (€0.60, Oct 2023).

Aix is a safe city to visit, but crime does occur there. As with all French cities, tourists in Aix should be especially conscious of the risk of pickpockets and theft. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not leave valuables within view in parked cars. Exercise increased caution at night, and use the taxis that leave from the Rotonde fountain if you are returning to the outlying neighborhoods late in the evening. Avoid public parks after dark.

Campers should find a campground establishment, rather than camping alone in a forest for example, as the area surrounding this city is known to have wolves.