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Things to see in Aix-en-Provence (France): 70 places and when to go

Aix-en-Provence is a city in France with around 147,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 70 places in and around it, mainly History (20), Hiking (16), Food and drink (14). The best known are Aix Cathedral, Musée Granet and Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 43.52, 5.45
Population
About 147,000
Places
70 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (20) · Hiking (16) · Food and drink (14) · Nature (12) · Mountains (12) · Temples (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 21 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pic des Mouches, at 1,011 m.

What to see in Aix-en-Provence

The places in and around Aix-en-Provence, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 46, by what you come to do:

When to go to Aix-en-Provence

The best time to visit Aix-en-Provence is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:07
  2. FebPossible10:16
  3. MarBest time11:39
  4. AprBest time13:12
  5. MayBest time14:31
  6. JunBest time15:13
  7. JulBest time14:56
  8. AugBest time13:48
  9. SepBest time12:17
  10. OctBest time10:46
  11. NovPossible9:26
  12. DecPossible8:47

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In April, 70 of the 70 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Aix-en-Provence

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Aix-en-Provence?

The best known: Aix Cathedral, Musée Granet, Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte, Roquefavour Aqueduct, Entremont. In all, 70 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.

How do you get to Aix-en-Provence?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 21 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Aix-en-Provence as the destination and these 70 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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