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Every place has its own rhythm, its own light, its own habits. In Aix-en-Provence, we’ve gathered the addresses that inspire us: confidential cafés, restaurants with character, cultural venues, and unique boutiques. A selection designed to help you discover the gentle charm of Aix as you wander through its narrow streets, shaded squares, and the detours that make up the city’s character.
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Head to La Brûlerie, a true Aix institution where you can enjoy freshly roasted coffee. On market days, the terrace comes alive with the rhythm of the city and offers an ideal starting point to soak up the lively and warm atmosphere of the historic center.
Where Materials Tell a Story
As you continue your stroll through the streets of Aix-en-Provence, step inside the Caravane boutique. Beyond its façade, materials speak to one another, colours come together in quiet harmony, and every object invites you to linger. Discover a new collection, feel the softness of washed linen, admire the beauty of handwoven textiles, or simply be inspired by the light. A timeless pause, where every journey often begins with the smallest of details.
Mediterranean Flavours with Timeless Charm
Just a few steps from the Caravane boutique, Mesa is the kind of place you'll want to return to. Tucked away at the entrance of a charming little lane in the heart of Aix-en-Provence's historic centre, this restaurant celebrates generous Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the seasons and the flavours of the South. A quiet terrace, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and dishes made for sharing create the perfect setting to slow down and savour the moment, away from the bustle of the nearby streets.
The discoveries we hold dear
Some shops aren't immediately noticeable. You discover them around a corner, almost by chance, and you enter with the feeling of having found a place you'd like to keep to yourself. At SoandSo, each piece of jewelry is conceived and crafted with infinite delicacy. Clean lines, precious materials, and the touch of an artisan bring timeless creations to life, designed to discreetly accompany everyday life. 6 Rue Jaubert, 13100 Aix-en-Provence A few steps further, Natives extends this same feeling. This concept store dedicated to women's fashion gathers a selection of instinctively chosen clothing and objects, where natural materials, silhouettes, and colors create a sensitive universe. Two inspiring stops that celebrate a taste for beautiful things, those you discover slowly and keep with you for a long time. 1 & 6 Rue Laurent Fauchier, 13100 Aix-en-Provence
An Inspiring Interlude
Nestled within an elegant 18th-century townhouse, the Gallifet Art Centre brings together contemporary art exhibitions, fine craftsmanship and a hidden garden. It's a place to wander as much for the atmosphere as for the artworks themselves—peaceful, light-filled and quietly inspiring.
Just a few streets away, Hôtel de Caumont offers a different kind of experience. Set within a beautifully restored Provençal mansion, its major exhibitions devoted to great masters unfold in harmony with the architecture and the formal French gardens. Two places where art reveals itself gently, shaped by the changing light and the passing seasons.
A Garden Where Time Seems to Stand Still
Just a few minutes from Aix-en-Provence's historic centre, the gardens of the Pavillon de Vendôme offer a quiet retreat from the bustle of the city. Framed by neatly clipped box hedges, dotted with fountains and shaded by centuries-old trees, this formal French garden invites you to slow down, take a seat, and let your gaze wander along its peaceful pathways.
A discreet, almost hidden haven, where you can enjoy a moment of cool tranquillity before setting off once again through the streets of Aix-en-Provence.
Between Elegance and Hidden Gems
No visit to Aix-en-Provence is complete without a stroll along the Cours Mirabeau, the city's iconic boulevard lined with plane trees, fountains and elegant townhouses. From there, let yourself drift into the quieter streets of the Mazarin district. Behind their understated façades lie architectural treasures, where every doorway, every window and every carefully preserved detail tells a fragment of Aix's rich history.
A Gentle End to the Day
As the sun begins to set, Place des Trois-Ormeaux reveals its quiet charm. More intimate than Aix-en-Provence's bustling squares, it invites you to slow down over a drink, settle onto a terrace and simply watch the rhythm of the city unfold. Conversations blend with the gentle sound of the fountain, the evening light softens the historic façades, and for a moment, time seems to stand still. A treasured spot to savour the beauty of the present.
Collection
Banana fiber
8700
Cotton Khadi
cotton, linen, viscose
Woven rattan
20200
Cotton
8700
Block printed cotton
14500
Red clay
Terracotta
13700
Cotton
Resin
River grass
20200
Cotton
Terracotta
4100
Terracotta
2900
Washed linen
Red clay
2600
Washed linen
4100
Red clay
25300
Organic cotton voile
8700
Organic cotton voile
Enamelled metal and Nepalese paper
128400
Jute
Cotton, linen and viscose
Métal
COTTON
Cotton, linen and viscose
Cotton, linen and viscose
Cotton, linen and viscose
36100
Enameled metal
15900
Washed linen
36100
Nepalese paper
Water-repellent and embroidered
10900
Seagrass and cotton
Cotton
River rush
4400
Blown glass
9400
Cotton
4700
Glazed earthenware
33900
Duvet cover & pillowcases
Enamelled metal and Nepalese paper
33900
Duvet cover & pillowcases
42600
Cotton and microfibre
Cotton
14500
Velvet
12300
Cotton velvet
Brass
9400
Organic cotton veil
337800
Linen Gareth
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