The city of Aix-en-Provence is also nicknamed “the capital of Calisson”. This specialty made from almonds, melon and candied orange peel is a delight for the eyes and taste buds. The symbol of an entire city comes from an ancestral recipe. Visit one of the “Roy René” boutiques to taste this unique confectionery. Aix-en-Provence is also known for its many excellent chocolatiers.
Visit “The City of a Thousand Fountains”
Weekend in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a charming town in Bouches-du-Rhône. It is known for housing a multitude of fountains, performance halls and monuments. Walk its cobbled streets to discover its places steeped in history such as the Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, but also the Camp des Milles Memorial Site, the only French camp still intact.
Go down the Cours Mirabeau to reach the Rotonde fountain, on the way, you will discover luxury boutiques and café-restaurants offering local specialties. It is in the heart of the lively city center, where you will enjoy strolling and sitting on the terrace of a restaurant, bar or café.
Walk in the footsteps of the artist Paul Cézanne, who lived a large part of his life in Aix-en-Provence, go to the “Atelier de Cézanne”, “the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan” and “les Carrières de Bibémus”. Art enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the grandiose Granet Museum with its more than 12,000 works and masterpieces, to the impressive Hôtel Caumont with its history, its architecture, its theme evenings and its exhibitions, but also in the attractive Pavillon de Vendôme with its garden where calm and serenity are the key words.
A treat for the taste buds Culinary specialties
Flavors and scents Provence
The Provence is this magnificent region bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the mountains and numerous vineyards. It is lulled by the smells of lavender, the sound of cicadas, the green scrubland and the bustle of its markets. Enjoy the sweetness of life in Provence, wandering through the region's typical markets. For a session of relaxation, go to the fine sandy beaches a few kilometers from Mas d’Entremont.
Wild fauna and flora The Camargue
Very close to our charming establishment in Aix-en-Provence, is La Camargue. This protected territory is renowned for its horseback riding, its marshes, its herds and its bulls. The Camargue Regional Natural Park is an essential migration location for certain protected bird species. Visit these unmissable cities: Arles, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Le Grau-du-Roi, or even Aigues-Mortes.
A protected mountain range The Luberon
The Lubero Regional Natural Park takes its name from the mountain range that crosses it. The Luberon is home to many picturesque villages. We particularly advise you to discover: Lourmarin, Gordes, Roussillon and Cucuron. For an atypical visit, go to Colorado Provençal, beautiful hikes await you in this ocher-colored setting. For a more cultural getaway, discover the Sénanque Abbey and its lavender fields as far as the eye can see.
The mythical Phocaean City Marseille
Just a 30-minute drive from our establishment, head to the city center of Marseille. You can discover the famous Canebière with its many shops, the unmissable Old Port with its fish market and its terraces, the Notre-Dame Basilica-de-la-Garde overlooking the city and finally the MuCEM, the unmissable museum during your visit to Marseille.
The beach Cassis and its creeks
Cassis is a typical town on the Côte d'Azur, known for its fine sandy beaches and its Provencal-scented market. During your visit to Cassis, we advise you to go to the calanques: Port Miou, Port Pin and En-Vau. Let yourself be charmed by these wild and green landscapes inviting you to travel and relax.
The typical village of the Alpilles Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is Provençal charm. Its green valleys, its cobbled streets and its shaded squares make it a village where life is good. Vincent Van Gogh made a very notable visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Some of his most beautiful works depict the city. The artist was interned at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery for a year. Follow in his footsteps and his most beautiful works during a visit to this legendary place.
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A unique village of its kind Baux-de-Provence
Less than an hour's drive from your charming hotel in Aix-en-Provence, you will be in the charming village of Baux-de-Provence. There is no shortage of activities for the whole family in this village. Indeed, you can go to the famous Carrières de Lumières. A place steeped in history which today offers a unique light and sound show. You can also visit the Château des Baux, the emblem of the town.
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The fabulous City of the Popes Avignon
During your stopover in Avignon, you will have to go to the Palais des Papes, a monument with a rich history which overlooks the city. For a cool stroll in the heart of the city, we advise you to go to the Jardin des Doms. And finally, we invite you to discover the Pont Saint-Bénézet, better known as the “Pont d’Avignon”. Avignon hosts its contemporary live performance festival every year, not to be missed.