Guide Map (pdf file)

2008 / GB
G UidE mA P
Aix en Provence
SoURCe D’InSpiRaTIoN
Fountain
Pharmacy
CB
COURS
MIRABEAU
Cash machine
Patrick Mérienne
City Centre
Telephone
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Car park
WC
Public toilets
Main routes
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Pedestrianised streets
semi-pedestrianised streets
LA ROTOnDE
non-pedestrianised streets
The Rotunda was erected in 1860. Surmounting this monumental
fountain are three statues representing Justice (facing Aix-en-Provence),
Agriculture (facing Marseille), and the Arts (facing Avignon).
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LE COURS MIRABEAU
The Cours Mirabeau, once a street for horse-drawn coaches, created in
1649, links the Mazarin quarter to the south with the old commercial town
to the north. This main thoroughfare is lined with plane trees, fountains, cafés and elegant mansions (hôtels particuliers) from the 17th and
18th centuries. Among them you will find No.4, Hôtel de Villars (1710),
No.10, Hôtel Isoard de Vauvenargues (1710), No.19, Hôtel d’ArbaudJouques (1730), and No.20, Hôtel Forbin (1656), with a superb Italian
facade. At the far end of the Cours is the magnificent Hôtel du Poët (1730).
Three fountains add their beauty to the Cours:
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LA fOnTAInE DES nEUf CAnOnS
(The Nine Canons Fountain - 1691)
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LA fOnTAInE D’EAU ChAUDE
(The Hot Water Fountain), the “mossy fountain” (1734), fed by the hot spring.
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LA fOnTAInE DU ROI REnÉ (1819)
is the work of David of Angers. The statue shows the King with a bunch of grapes
in his hand; he was the one who brought the famous Muscat grape to Provence.
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LE PASSAGE AGARD
A former Carmelite convent, which links the Cours Mirabeau to the Law
Courts (Palais de Justice).
Don’t miss the ‘Deux Garçons’ café, formerly frequented by Cézanne
and his friends, or the Oblats chapel, once the chapel of the Carmelite
convent.
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LE MAUSOLÉE JOSEPh SEC (1792)
(Joseph Sec mausoleum - 1792) stands on the Avenue Pasteur. One of
the rare monuments of architecture dating from the French Revolution.
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L’ATELIER CÉZAnnE
(Cézanne’s studio), a cottage in a garden, purchased by the painter in
1901. Now a museum, it displays the furniture and the objects used by
the artist in his still-life paintings.
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LE PAvILLOn DE vEnDÔME (1665)
with a splendid formal French garden in front, was built by Pierre
Pavillon for the Duke of Vendôme. The two stone telamons (male figures)
adorning the facade are a masterpiece by Rambot. The pavilion-museum
houses furniture and paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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L’OPPIDUM CELTO-LIGURE
D’EnTREMOnT
(Entremont Celto-Ligurian Oppidum) situated 3 km to the North of the
old town, in the direction of Puyricard. The capital of Salyens, stormed
by Sextius in 123 BC, lay on this escarpment (370m). Excavations have
uncovered remains of ramparts, shops, warehouses and workshops laid
out along a rectangular street pattern, as well as some fine statues on
exhibition at the Granet Museum (additional tour to the site).
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CITÉ DU LIvRE, PAvILLOn nOIR,
GRAnD ThÉÂTRE DE PROvEnCE
The Cité du Livre holds the Méjanes Library, the Saint-John Perse
Foundation, facilities for exhibitions, conferences and shows and a
video library of lyrical arts. This cultural centre was completed in 2007
by the addition of the Pavillon Noir, built by Rudy Ricciotti for Ballet
Preljocaj and the Grand Théâtre de Provence built by Vittorio Gregotti
and Paolo Colao.
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LA fOnDATIOn vASARELy
(The Vasarely Foundation) was established in 1975 to promote art
and architecture. The building is a work of art in itself. Inside, the 42
monumental works of Victor Vasarely and prestigious exhibitions are
on display all year round.
Bibémus
Barrage de Bimont
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AGARD Passage
ALBERTAS Place d’
ARC Place Jeanne d’
AUDE Rue
AUGUSTINS Place des
AUMÔNE VIEILLE Rue de l’
BELGES Avenue des
BIBÉMUS Chemin de
BOIS DE L’AUNE Rotonde du
BONAPARTE Avenue Napoléon
BOULEGON Rue
BRIAND Boulevard Aristide
BROSSOLETTE Rue Pierre
CABASSOL Rue Joseph
CARDEURS Rue et Place des
CARDINALE Rue
CARNOT Boulevard
CÉZANNE Avenue Paul
CHARRIER Boulevard Albert
CHARTREUX Rue et Impasse des
CLEMENCEAU Rue Georges
CORDELIERS Rue des
COURONNE Rue de la
DE GAULLE Place du Général
DE LAROQUE Rue Jacques
DOL Rue Fernand
D4
D4
B4
C3/D4
C4
C3
B5
O/P2
I3/4
B4
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D4/5
C3
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F3/4
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L4
L3
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B/C3
C4
B/C4
C2
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ENTRECASTEAUX Rue d’
EUROPE Avenue de l’
FABROT Rue
FÉLIBRE GAUT Rue du
FOCH Rue du Maréchal
FONDERIE Rue de la
FONTAINE D’ARGENT Rue
FORBIN Place
GALICE Route de
GAMBETTA Cours
GRANDE THUMINE Boulevard de la
HÔTEL DE VILLE Place de l’
HUGO Avenue Victor
INFIRMERIES Avenue des
ITALIE Rue d’
JAURÈS Boulevard Jean
JÉRUSALEM Rue de
JOFFRE Rue du Maréchal
LACEPÈDE Rue
LAPIERRE Rue
LEYDET Rue Victor
LIEUTAUD Rue
MARTYRS DE
LA RESISTANCE Place
MIGNET Rue
MIRABEAU Cours
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D4
C3
C3
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E4/F3/4
E4
H/I/J/K3
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N5
E4/F5
B/C2
B5
E/F4
E3/4
B5
B/C4
B3
C2
D2/3
C/D4
OPÉRA Rue de l’
PAGNOL Avenue Marcel
PASTEUR Avenue
POILUS Boulevard des
PRÈCHEURS Place des
QUATRE DAUPHINS Place des
QUATRE SEPTEMBRE Rue du
RAMUS Place
RÉPUBLIQUE Boulevard de la
REYNAUD Rue Marius
RICHELME Place
ROI RENÉ Boulevard du
SAINT-LOUIS Cours
SAINT-MICHEL
DU PIGONNET Avenue
SAPORTA Rue Gaston de
SCHUMAN Avenue Robert
SEXTIUS Cours
TANNEURS Place des
TANNEURS Rue des
THIERS Rue
TROIS ORMEAUX Place des
VERDUN Place de
VERRERIE Rue de la
VIOLETTE Avenue de la
ZOLA Boulevard François et Émile
E/F4
J3/4
C1/2
F4
E3
D5
D4/5
C3
A/B4
D4
C/D3
C/D/E5
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L5
C2/3
L4/5
B3/4
B/C3
C4
E4
D3
D/ E3
C3
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L’AnCIEnnE hALLE AUx GRAInS
The former Corn Exchange (1759-61) stands on the south side of the square and
is topped by an allegorical pediment by Chastel, which represents the Rhone and
the Durance rivers. The fountain, also by Chastel, is topped with a Roman column.
As you walk around the Corn Exchange, you will see Place Richelme, where a
fresh fruit and vegetable market is held every morning.
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RUE CARDINALE - FAÇADE OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT-JEAN DE MALTE – 13TH CENTURY
M AZ AR In
q UAR T E R
This quarter with streets in a chequered pattern was designed
in the 17th century by the Archbishop Mazarin and gradually
became the chosen home of the aristocracy of Aix.
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L’hÔTEL DE CAUMOnT (1715-1742)
On rue Joseph Cabassol, now houses the Darius Milhaud Music Conservatory.
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PLACE DES qUATRE DAUPhInS
The graceful Four Dolphins fountain was built by Rambot in 1667, and
the Hôtel de Boisgelin (1650), its facade adorned with a heavy Doric frieze,
is the work of Pavillon and Rambot.
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LE MUSÉE PAUL ARBAUD
The Paul Arbaud Museum, installed in the Hôtel d’Arbaud (late 18th century)
houses an outstanding collection of Provençal pottery.
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L’ÉGLISE ST-JEAn DE MALTE
The Church of St Jean of Malta, a fortified Gothic church, was built at the
end of the 12th century. This chapel of the old priory of the Knights of Malta
formerly contained the tombs of the Counts of Provence.
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LE MUSÉE GRAnET
The Granet Museum, situated in the former Priory of Knights of Malta is
named after the Provençal painter Granet (1775-1849) who was its main
donor. Its exhibits include vestiges of Roman Aix and works by Cézanne.
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A maze of narrow semi-pedestrian streets
lined with shops and full of bustle.
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LE PALAIS DE JUSTICE
The Law Courts built on the site of the former Palace of the Sovereign
Counts. In the 16th century, it housed the Parliament, the Court of the
Auditors, the Treasury and the Cabinet. After it was demolished at the end
of the 18th century, it was rebuilt according to plans by Ledoux. It was
completed in 1832 by Penchaud. (A flea and antiques market is held in the
Square 3 times a week)
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L’ÉGLISE DE LA MADELEInE
(Madeleine Church): this 17th century building houses a number of religious
paintings such as the Altarpiece of the Annunciation (1444).
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LE MUSÉE DU vIEIL AIx
(Museum of Old Aix) At 17 rue Gaston de Saporta in the Hôtel d’Estienne de
St Jean, the Old Aix Museum was built by Vallon (1652-1724). It contains a
collection of objects from the town’s past. At No.19, the Hôtel de Chateaurenard
(1654) contains a superb staircase painted in trompe-l’oeil by Daret.
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L’hÔTEL MAynIER D’OPPÈDE (1787)
At No.23, it is now the Institute of French Studies for foreign students.
Its inner courtyard is used for classical music concerts.
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LA PLACE DE L’ARChEvÊChÉ
The Archbishop’s Palace (1650-1730), at the far end of the square, is the
former residence of the Archbishops of Aix. It is decorated with an elegant
Regency door. The International Festival of Lyric Art is held here every July.
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LE MUSÉE DES TAPISSERIES
located on the first floor of the Palace in the state apartments, houses a
rich collection of tapestries and furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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LA CAThÉDRALE ST-SAUvEUR
St Sauveur Cathedral provides examples of every architectural style
from the 5th to the 17th century, from its Roman foundations to the
Merovingian baptistery, from the 12th century cloister to the famous Triptych
of the ‘Burning Bush’ by Nicolas Froment (1476). It also has carved
wooden doors from the 16th century. Opposite the Cathedral is the Place
de l’Université, where the old Law Faculty was replaced by the Institute
of Political Studies, built by Georges Vallon (1734).
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T h E OLD TO Wn
LA PLACE DES CARDEURS
Opened in 1963 on the site of an insalubrious plot, this was the Jewish
quarter in the Middle Ages.
It is now dotted with restaurants and cafés.
LES REMPARTS MÉDIÉvAUx
(Medieval ramparts) The last remaining vestiges of the medieval ramparts
are situated at the very top of the rue Jacques de la Roque, on the left.
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LES ThERMES SExTIUS
The thermal spas are next to the Tourreluque Tower (14th century).
The present building stands on the site of the Roman baths of Sextius.
Excavations have revealed a Roman thermal bath, which you can see
as you enter the new spa complex.
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MUSÉUM D’hISTOIRE nATURELLE
The Natural History Museum, inside the Hôtel Boyer d’Eguilles (1672), houses a unique collection of dinosaur fossils from Sainte-Victoire Mountain.
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LA PLACE D’ALBERTAS
A blend of Baroque and Rococo styles, it was designed by Georges Vallon
around 1745 for the Marquis of Albertas. At 13 rue Aude, you will see the
flamboyant embossed pattern on the doors of the Hôtel de Peyronetti (1620).
LA PLACE DE LA MAIRIE
The square is dominated by the Town Hall (1655-1670), featuring a fine
facade in the Italian style, carved wooden doors and an inner court.
The Clock Tower, once the town belfry has an astronomical clock (1661),
on which statues representing the four seasons appear in turn.
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L’ÉGLISE DU SAInT-ESPRIT
(1705-1716) the former chapel of the St-Esprit Hospital is where Mirabeau
and Emilie de Marignane were married. Directly opposite is the Augustine
bell tower with a fine wrought-iron belfry dating from 1677.
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PLACE DES TROIS-ORMEAUx
and its 17th century fountain built on the site of a well.
GU I DE D T O UR S 2 0 08
Led by tour guides accredited by the Ministry of Culture
and Communications.
Starting from the Tourist Office, our guided tours will
introduce you to the many charms of Aix-en-Provence,
the elegance of its private mansions, and the beauty of its
architecture and monuments, which bear witness to its
prestigious past.
ARBAUD MUSEUM - HÔTEL D’ARBAUD HOUSE, LATE 18TH CENTURY
1 January to 31 March and
1 November to 31 December
FR
GB
FR
GB
• Wednesdays - 10:00
discovery tour of old Aix
• Saturdays - 10:00
discovery tour of old Aix
1 APRIL TO 31 OCTOBER
• Mondays - 10:00
‘Unexpected Aix’ by Jean-Pierre Cassely, street storyteller
• Tuesdays - 10:00
discovery tour of old Aix
• Wednesdays - 10:00
The splendour and decor of the private mansions*
• Thursdays - 10:00
In the steps of Cézanne**
• Saturdays - 10:00
discovery tour of old Aix
* Subject to permission of owners
** Includes the ‘Cézanne room’ at musée Granet, but not the studio
No reduced rate for this visit - set price at € 8
Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office
Times subject to change depending on events in the city
No tours on 1 Jan, 1 May, 14 July, 15 Aug and 25 Dec
Tour Guides Department
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 16 11 65 - Fax: 33 (0)4 42 1 6 11 62
visites@aixenprovencetourism.com
Aix city Pass
With the ‘Aix City Pass’ you receive reduced entry to 4 attractions
and a free tour of Cézanne’s studio!!!
Public price: € 15
• valid for 1 person
• for a period of 5 days from the date that the first attraction is visited
(one entry per site over this 5-day period)
• the ‘Aix City Pass’ is on sale at the Tourist Office, Cézanne’s studio
and the Jas de Bouffan Estate
Includes:
• guided tour of the city with a guide from the Tourist Office (according to the schedule of tours offered by the Tourist Office
• tour of Cézanne’s Studio (booking advised)
• tour of the Jas de Bouffan Estate (booking advised)
• self-guided tour of Granet Museum (if there is a temporary exhibition, a supplement will be payable at the museum)
• guided tour of the city centre by mini-tram
• Walking tours and bus excursions
for groups and schoolchildren - booking necessary
Walking tours last approximately 2 hours
Price:
€ 8 per person
Reduced rate: € 4 - children under 6 free
Visa for
Aix and its
region
The VISA FOR AIX AND ITS REGION card,
at € 2, offers you the following benefits:
• reduced admission fees to all partner museums
• - 50% off guided tours of the town by Tourist Office partner guides
• a reduced-rate travelcard for all-day travel
on the Aix bus network
• Special entry to the Thermes Sextius
• Concerts and shows.
Information: Tourist Office – Tel. 33 (0)4 42 161 161
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Re-energising or draining
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44 €.
Day package of 4 treatments including Zen Affusion
Modelling and access to the
Fitness & Relaxation Area:
99 €.
As a supplement, Affusion
Exfoliation with Camargue
Fine Sea Salt: 54 €.
Access to the Fitness &
Relaxation Area includes
saunas, hammam, Jacuzzi, a
heated outdoor pool between
May and October, a gymnasium area (Chi Ball, Pilates…)
and cardio-training: 41 €.
Naturally warm and mineral enriched spring water used in re-energising treatment techniques.
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13100 Aix en Provence
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PHOTOS P.MOUÏAL -PRICES FROM 31/03/08 TO 29/03/09
Choose a programme
‘à la carte’ to suit your
schedule and your needs,
for a week, a morning or
just an hour.
EXCURSIONS
IN PROVENCE
Book excursions at the Tourist Office - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 161 161
MONDAY
Country houses and gardens of the Aix Region
12 May to 11 Oct • 14:00 to 19:00 • € 28
Enjoy the festive atmosphere, the setting
and delightful walks in the shadows of the
most outstanding historic homes of the Aix
Region (in rotation and subject to permission
from owners).
LUBERON: The perched villages
11/02 to 17/11 • 13.30 – 19.30 • € 49
The irresistible charm of villages that are ‘sentinels of time’: Bonnieux, with its houses clinging
on to the rocks. Lacoste, where the vestiges of
the Marquis de Sade’s Château stand out against
the sky. Ménerbes ‘The Impregnable’, stretched
out on a ship-like stone spur, which Picasso
and Nicolas de Staël were unable to resist. The
romantic Oppède-le-Vieux, on its rocky outcrop.
Tuesday
The Camargue: Ornithological Park and
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
22/04 to 14/10 • 13.30 – 19.30 • € 50
Leave Aix for the Ecological Museum at La
Crau (stop). Enter the Camargue Regional
Natural Park via Arles, ‘the gateway to the
Camargue’ and arrival at Saintes-Maries-dela-Mer of the famous legend, via Route de
Cacharel. Stop, tour of the church, free time by
the sea, bathing optional. Continuation towards
the Pont de Gau Ornithological Park to explore
the natural environment of the Camargue
with its marshes and reed beds (numerous birds and flamingos) OR horse riding.
In the steps of Cézanne
Depending on date: 3 or 4 sites out of the 5 offered
12 May to 11 Oct • 14:00 to 19:00 • € 28
An itinerary following the life and landscapes
of the Aix painter: Jas de Bouffan family
property (stop), La Marguerite Estate (stop),
Cézanne’s Studio (stop), the Bibémus quarries (stop), Le Tholonet road, the grandiose
panorama of the Sainte-Victoire mountain
(stop).
WEDNESDAY
Les Baux-de-Provence
13/02 to 23/04 and 15/10 to 12/11
13.30 – 18.15 • € 50
Arrival in the medieval village via the spectacular ‘Val d’Enfer’ (Hell Valley). A picturesque
journey through olive groves in the magnificent landscape of the Alpilles.
Les Baux-de-Provence
12/05 to 13/10
14:00 to 19:00 • € 50
By the N7, Saint-Cannat, Lambesc, Sénas, Plan
d’Orgon, Saint-Rémy, les Antiques, Val d’Enfer,
les Baux de Provence (stop), tour of the town
crowned by the ruins of its demolished castle.
return via motorway.
• Price per person - Air-conditioned vehicle
• Minimum of one person, leaving from Tourist Office
• Excursions with commentary in French and English led
by tour guides accredited by the Ministry of Culture and
Communications.
• Entry fees to museums, sites and meals not included
• Cancellation with no charge 48 hours before departure
St-Rémy-de-Provence (market) / Les Baux
30/04 to 18/06 and 16/07 to 08/10
(except 24/09) • 9.00 – 19.00 • € 57
Arrival in St Rémy de Provence. Free time to
wander around the Provencal market, explore
and have lunch. Departure for Les Baux via the
Val d’Enfer (Hell Valley). Stop at the Cathedral
of Images then the village. The seat of noble
lords and troubadours in the Middle Ages, Les
Baux has preserved its medieval alleys, and
there is an unrestricted view of magnificent
countryside from the ruins of the Château.
Lavender route
Plateau de Vaucluse / Pays de Sault
25/06, 02/07 and 09/07 • 9.30 – 19.15 • € 57
Crossing through the Luberon Regional Natural
Park towards the Pays de Sault area where
lavender and lavandin are grown and distilled.
Numerous stops. Free time for lunch in Sault
then route exploring the perched villages of
Monteux, St Saturnin les Apt (panoramic view)
and Saignon.
ThursDAY
Marseille, from les Goudes to l’Estaque
12/05 to 11/10 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 28
Circuit covering the entire coast of Marseille:
the Calanques of Marseille on the wild side,
the many pleasant beaches, the very luxurious
villas of the coast road, the Vallon des Auffes,
a genuine little fishing port in the city, the old
port, the Cathédrale de la Major, the extensive
dockside area of the Port Autonome, the port
of Saumaty and the very picturesque village of
l’Estaque, which inspired the filmmaker Robert
Guédigian and so many painters, including
Cézanne, Renoir and Derain.
Marseille - Special minibus tour
14/02 to 13/11 • 13.30 – 19.00 • € 45
A tour of the city with stops to explore a large,
underrated city: the Town Hall, the Old Port
(trip across the port on the ferry-boat ‘César’),
the old ‘Panier’ quarter, the Cathédrale de la
Major and the Vieille Major, Palais du Pharo,
the Corniche, the picturesque little port of
Vallon des Auffes, the beach, avenue du Prado,
the Château and Parc Borély, Castellane, rue
de Rome, the Préfecture, the Courts of Justice,
Notre Dame de la Garde (panoramic view), the
Canebière, Palais Longchamp.
FRIDAY
Villages and castles of the Luberon
12 May to 11 Oct • 14:00 to 19:00 • € 28
In the valley of the Durance, the harsh beauty
of the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane (stop),
delightful Lourmarin (stop) at the foot of the
Luberon mountains. Ansouis village, whose
chateau was owned by the Sabran family from
1160 to 2007.
C.A.P - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 97 52 10
No minimum passenger requirement. Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
Tour guide from the Aix Tourist Office (except Cassis).
Admission fees to museums and monuments not included.
10% discount for under 25s, senior citizens and groups of more than 10.
RENDEZ-VOUS PROVENCE
25 avenue Sainte-Victoire - 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Tel: +33 (0) 4 42 96 30 72 - Fax: +33 (0) 4 42 96 39 72
contact@rendez-vous-provence.com
www.rendez-vous-provence.com
8-seater minibus – guided tours in Japanese
Guaranteed departure with 2 or more people.
Lourmarin Market / Roussillon / Sénanque
Abbey / Gordes
11/04 to 10/10 • 9.00 – 19.15 except 15/08
€ 55 + € 7 (entrance to Sénanque) = € 62
Arrival in Lourmarin, at the foot of the Luberon,
and free time (Provencal market, château, village,
etc.). At the end of the morning, departure for
the colourful village of Roussillon with its ochre
cliffs (exploring and lunch in your own time).
Continuation towards the Cistercian Abbey of
Sénanque, 12th century (stop and tour included). Last stop in the beautiful perched village of
Gordes (panoramic view) before returning to Aix.
SATURDAY
Cassis
12 May to 11 Oct • 14:00 to 19:00 • € 28
A relaxing afternoon at the seaside:
the picturesque little port of Cassis.
Unaccompanied excursion.
La Sainte Baume /the mountains of Provence
17/05 to 28/06 and 20/09 to 11/10
13.30 – 18.30 • € 43
Entry into the Sainte Baume mountain range
via an adventurous route crossing the
l’Espigoulier pass (728m). Viewpoints over the
Bertagne Peak, the Chaîne de St Cyr mountain range, Marseille, the Chaîne de l’Etoile
mountain range and Ste Victoire mountain.
Through the forest formerly sacred to the
druids, climb on foot (45min up), to the Grotto
of Maria Magdalena, patron saint of Provence.
For lovers of nature and legends.
Côte Bleue: L’Estaque / La Calanque de
Niolon / Carry Le Rouet
05/07 to 13/09 • 14.00 – 19.00 • € 43
This coastline, which is still protected from
the summer crowds, has managed to retain
its wild appearance in many spots. Stop near
the Marine Reserve and short walk along the
coastline where the Gaulish villages used to
be. Continuation towards Sausset-les-Pins
and Carry-le-Rouet (Stop, optional bathing).
Gripping descent through beautiful wild surroundings towards the typical Calanque de
Niolon, a former fishing village (stop), where
the unrestricted views over the Bay of
Marseille and the light will lead you to share
the love that the painters (Cézanne, Braque….)
had for L’Estaque, stop, ascent to Place de
l’église, to a house rented by Cézanne). Return
to Aix, but not without having sampled the local
specialities ‘chichis frégis’ and ‘panisses’
SUNDAY
The Verdon Gorges / Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
18/05, 15/06, 13/07, 17/08, 14/09 and 05/10
8.45 – 19.30 • € 56
At the opening to a serene landscape, an
immense horizon: the limestone plateaux of
Haute Provence, with the deep gashes of the
splendid Verdon Gorges.
A complete circuit of the Gorges: entry into
TYLENE TOURISME • Tel: 33 (0)4 42 27 79 98 - Tel: 06 68 61 45 57
tyleneprovence@free.fr
Excursions in air-conditioned minibus only. Ministry of Tourism qualified
guides. We can pick you up at your hotel. Tours on request: 2 to 8 people. Other excursions possible, programme available on request: 10%
discount for groups of 10 or more 30% discount for children aged 2 to 12.
See the heritage from
the Aix en Provence mini tram
Commentary in 8 languages
Tel. 06 27 57 48 80
“
Aix, queen of sweet
Provence...
WALKS IN PROVENCE
Walks to Mont Sainte-Victoire and the hills
of Provence. Walk on the only volcano in
Provence with wine tasting in a vineyard.
Commentary on the nature, land and history
of the places visited. Training from rambling
experts.
• Duration: 3 hours
All year round except July and August
• Group price 160 € in French, (15 people) 192 € in English or German
Association EVANA - Tel (0)6 70 21 16 30
evana@free.fr - www.evana-provence.com
“
THE MUSEUMS
ATELIER CÉZANNE
9, av. Paul Cézanne - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 21 06 53 / Fax 33 (0)4 42 21 90 34
infos@atelier-cezanne.com - www.atelier-cezanne.com
1 Oct to 31 Mar: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 Tour in english at 16:00
1 Apr to 30 June: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 Tour in english at 17:00
1 Sep to 30 Sep: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 Tour in english at 17:00
1 July to 31 Aug: 10:00-18:00
Closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec
• CEZANNE’S STUDIO GARDEN: “Comme un déjeuner sur l’herbe”
Literary and gastronomic evenings, every Thursday in July from 19:00
MUSÉE GRANET (Granet Museum)
Place Saint-Jean de Malte - Tel. 33 (0)4 42 52 88 32 / Fax. 04 42 52 88 02
resagranet@agglo-paysdaix.fr - www.museegranet-aixenprovence.fr
1 Oct to 31 May: 12:00 - 18:00
1 June to 30 Sept: 11:00 - 19:00 - Closed Mon and 1/01, 1/05, 25/12
the Grand Canyon via the Corniche Sublime
cliff road (Illoire pass, Vaumale Cirque,
Bauchet cliff, Cavaliers cliff, Fayet tunnels,
Artuby bridge, Mescla ledges). Breathtaking
views, a magnificent spectacle. Continuation
towards Moustiers-Sainte-Marie via Point
Sublime (north bank). Stop in the little town
renowned for its pottery and return via the La
Durance Valley.
MUSÉE DU VIEIL AIX (Museum of Old Aix)
17, rue Gaston de Saporta - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 21 43 55 / Fax 33 (0)4 42 96 52 76
Lavender Route
Valensole Plateau /Moustiers-Sainte-Marie/
Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon Lake
29/06 and 06/07 • 9.30 – 19.00 • 57 €
Via the La Durance Valley, arrival on the
Valensole Plateau, which specialises in growing
lavender, where little lanes wind through fields
of flowers. Stop in the village of MoustiersSainte-Marie, which is renowned for its pottery
(free time for lunch). Afternoon: walk towards
the striking opening to the Verdon Gorges and
the Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon Lake.
PAVILLON de VENDÔME
32, rue Célony - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 21 05 78 / Fax 33 (0)4 42 91 88 73
pavillondevendome@mairie-aix.fr - www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-musees.htm
Medieval day: Tarascon/Villeneuve-lesAvignon/Chateauneuf-du-Pape
(ripening festival) 3/08 • 09h - 19h30 • € 55
Tour of the Château of King René in Tarascon,
a mighty fortress on the banks of the Rhone.
Continuation towards Villeneuve-les-Avignon,
which is rich in medieval architecture, a former residence of the cardinals (14th century).
Free time for lunch. The day will continue with
the medieval ripening festival (Véraison) in
Châteauneuf-du-pape, devoted to grapes and
the vine. Opportunity to taste the wines at your
leisure while exploring the reconstruction of
a medieval village, with traditional crafts for
sale, the fruit of the land, and medieval music.
Nature, History and Land of the Aix Region
* Departure guaranteed with at least 6 people
27/01 • 13.30-17.30 • 41 €
Ventabren Museum / Roquefavour Aqueduct /
Cabriès: Edgar Mélik museum
17/02 • 13.30-18.00 • 41 €
Forest Eco-Museum in Gardanne / Mimet /
Gréasque: Hély d’Oissel mineshaft.
21/12 • 10.00-17.00 • 53 €
Truffle Market in Rognes, Velaux oil mill.
museevieilaix@orange.fr - www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-musees.htm
FONDATION Saint-JOHN PERSE
(St John Perse Foundation)
Espace culturel Méjanes - Rue des Allumettes
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 91 98 85 / Fax 33 (0)4 42 27 11 86
fondation.saint.john.perse@wanadoo.fr - www.fondationsaintjohnperse.fr
Tue to Sat 14:00-18:00 from 3 Jan to 31 Dec, except public holidays
16 Oct to 14 Apr 13:30-17:00
15 Apr to 15 Oct 10:00-18:00 – Closed January, Tuesdays, public holidays and December 26.
FONDATION VASARELY (Vasarely Foundation)
1, av. Marcel Pagnol, Jas de Bouffan (motorway exit “Aix-Ouest”) - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 20 01 09
fondationvasarely@fondationvasarely.fr - www.fondationvasarely.fr
2 Jan to 31 Dec, from Tue to Sat 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 18:00 closed Sun, Mon and public holidays
MUSÉE DES TAPISSERIES (Tapestry Museum)
Palais de l’Archevêché - 28, place des Martyrs de la Résistance
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 23 09 91 - Fax: 33 (0)4 42 91 88 79
www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-musees.htm
16 Oct to 14 Apr 13:30-17:00
15 Apr to 15 Oct 10:00-18:00 – Closed January, Tuesdays, public holidays and December 26.
MUSÉUM D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE
(Natural History Museum)
6, rue Espariat - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 27 91 27 - Fax: 33 (0)4 42 27 43 88
museum_aix@yahoo.fr - www.museum-aix-en-provence.org
10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00. Open every day
MUSÉE PAUL ARBAUD (Paul Arbaud Museum)
2, rue du 4 Septembre - Tel. 33 (0)4 42 38 38 95
musee.arbaud@free.fr
14:00-17:00 – Closed Sun Mon and public holidays – Library open on Tue and Thur 14:00-17:00
OPPIDUM D’ENTREMONT
3 km north of Aix - CD 14, 960 av. Fernand Benoît - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 21 97 33
contact@asso-archeo-entremont.com - www.entremont.culture.gouv.fr
2 Jan to 31 March and 2 Nov to 31 Dec: 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00
1 Apr to 31 Oct: 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 - Closed Tues and public holidays
SITE MÉMORIAL DES MILLES (Les Milles Memorial Site)
Chemin de la Badesse - 13290 Les Milles - Tel: 33 (0)4 42 24 33 02
www.campdesmilles.org
The Tuilerie des Milles was the only camp in France used for internment, transit and deportation. Things
to see: outside view of the Tuilerie (tile factory), an imposing red-brick structure, unchanged to the present day. Unaccompanied visit, Mon to Fri 09:00-12:00 and 12:45-17:00 except public holidays. In this
former refectory of the camp guards, murals painted by interned artists recall that many members of the
German and Austrian intelligentsia were interned here. The deportees’ path leads to a commemorative
pillar and a train carriage dating back to that period: thousands of Jews were deported from here to
Auschwitz via Drancy. The Memorial Carriage Association offers guided tours of the Site and access to
an exhibition on deportation inside the train carriage.
Dates and times may change
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Jas de Bouffan
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Granet Museum
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Bibémus Quarries
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Jas de Bouffan
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Cézanne’s Studio
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Lauves Grounds
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Cité du Livre
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Vasarely Foundation
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3 Sautets Bridge
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Cézanne Road
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Saint-Pierre Cemetery
1 Granet Museum
One of the best regional museums in France
Following the international success of the Cézanne in Provence exhibition
and the complete renovation of the museum, come and see the new layout
of the collections in the 4500 m2 of space: the French, Flemish, Dutch and
Italian schools, with works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Ingres, David, Granet,
the Provencal school, the Cézanne room…
Not to be missed: the exceptional ‘Cézanne Giacometti’ collection: an overview of the art of the 20th century, with nineteen works by Giacometti, and
paintings by Léger, Mondrian, Klee, de Staël, Morandi, Tal Coat, Picasso…
The museum is developing a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions,
mediations and tours and educational and cultural activities.
Place Saint-Jean de Malte
F 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Tel.: 33 (0)4 42 52 88 32 • Fax.: 33 (0)4 42 52 88 02
resagranet@agglo-paysdaix.fr - www.museegranet-aixenprovence.fr
Information and programme of museum activities on request
Open: October to May 12.00 to 18.00, June to Sept 11.00 to 19.00
Closed: Mondays, 1/01, 1/05, 25/12
the céza
CÉZANNE’S STUDIO
Pratical information for the 3 Cézanne sites:
Jas de Bouffan, Bibemus quarries, Cézanne’s studio
Sites closed on 1/01, 1/05 and 25/12.
• individuals - booking advised - tel. 04 42 16 11 61
www.aixenprovencetourism.com
• groups - booking compulsory - tel. 04 42 16 10 08
PRICES FOR EACH OF THE THREE SITES
Full price
5,50 € (exc. transport)
Group price 4 € (exc. transport - groups start from 15 people)
Reduced price 2 € (13-25)
Free for children under 12 inclusive (on day of visit), minimum wage,
long-term unemployed, disabled, press card and Icom.
Proof will be requested.
Pass Cézanne (3 sites) for individuals: 12 € (exc. transport)
Forfait Cézanne (3 sites) for groups: 10 € (exc. transport)
The passes are valid from 1 March to 31 October 2008
USEFUL
INFORMATION
• OFFICE DE TOURISME (TOURIST OFFICE)****
2, Place du Géneral de Gaulle
F – 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 161 161 - Fax: 33 (0)4 42 161 162
infos@aixenprovencetourism.com
www.aixenprovencetourism.com
Authorisation No.AU013950001
Open Monday to Saturday 08:30-19:00
Sundays and public holidays 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Longer opening hours in high season: please ask for
information.
Closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec
Carrières
de Bibémus
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SHOW TICKETS
FRANCE BILLET TICKET NETWORK
TOURIST OFFICE
Mon to Sat
9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 161 170
Musée
Granet
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• Bureau d’Informations Culturelles / BIC
(Cultural Information Office)
Ville d’Aix-en–Provence
19, rue Gaston de Saporta - Tel. 33 (0)4 42 91 99 19
www.mairie-aixenprovence.fr
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RE S E R V A T I ON
CENTRE
Your accommodation: On-line bookings
Tel: 33 (0)4 42 161 184/185
Fax: 33 (0)4 42 161 179
resaix@aixenprovencetourism.com
THE MARKETS OF AIX
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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: main market in town
centre… and discover other markets in different
parts of the town.
Aix produce market every day, Place Richelme.
RE G I O N AL
INF O R MAT I O N
cézanne sites
2 the Bibémus quarries
Centred on Cézanne’s cottage, an itinerary has been created in the shade
of the huge pine trees to show you the motifs painted by Cézanne:
the famous red rocks, the geology of the plateau and the working of the
quarries whose stone was used to build the monuments of Aix from ancient
times until the 18th century. Cézanne painted 11 oils and 16 watercolours
in this landscape of minerals and plant life.
• Loisirs accueil - reservation service
Domaine de Vergon - 13370 Mallemort
Tel. 33 (0)4 90 59 49 39 - Fax 33 (0)4 90 59 16 75
sla@visitprovence.com
3 Jas de Bouffan
The Jas de Bouffan house was purchased in 1859 by Cézanne’s father and
owned by the family until 1899. For 40 years, Paul Cézanne’s main motifs of
inspiration were found here. He painted the first great works of his youth
directly on the walls of the large drawing room on the ground floor, and then
set up his easel in the grounds, in front of the house, the farm, the pond and
the avenue of chestnut trees, producing no less than 36 oil paintings and
17 watercolours showing his family home and surroundings.
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4 Cézanne’s Studio
or the Lauves Studio
For times, see museum column.
On 1 September 1902 Cézanne set up his main studio in the country. He
worked there every day for the last four years of his life. As all Cézanne’s
admirers know, it is here that the painter’s presence is felt most intensely.
Dozens of paintings, including his last ‘Large Bathers’, were painted in this
studio of light and silence.
© OT Aix-en-Provence - 1° T08
Texts: Claire Maur-Cazelles
Photo credit: J.C Carbonne, Hitau, G.F. Iannuzzi,
www.christophe-duranti.com, © Detienda / Phototèque Wallis.
Design / Production: Nouveau Monde DDB Le Tourisme
Printer: AUDRY (France)