Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The tourist office has DIY walking itineraries and runs a packed schedule of guided walk-
ing (€8) or bus tours (from €28) in English, such as Retracing Cézanne's Steps. Bus tours
include Luberon and Alpilles.
Mini-Tram
( 06 11 54 27 73;
www.cpts.fr
; €6)
Departs place du Général de Gaulle and winds
through the Quartier Mazarin, along cours Mirabeau, and around Vieil Aix. Multilingual.
TRAM TOUR
Festivals & Events
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
( 04 34 08 02 17;
www.festival-aix.com
;
PERFORMING ARTS
Jul)
Month-long festival of classical music,
opera, ballet and buskers; July.
Sleeping
Hôtel des Augustins €€
( 04 42 27 28 59;
www.hotel-augustins.com
; 3 rue de la Masse; r €99-250; )
A
heartbeat from the hub of Aixois life, this former 15th- century convent with a stained-
glass foyer, has volumes of history: for example, Martin Luther stayed here after his ex-
communication from Rome. Decorated with hand-painted furniture, the largest, most lux-
urious abodes have Jacuzzis; and two have private terraces beneath the filigreed bell
tower.
HOTEL
L'Épicerie €€
( 06 08 85 38 68;
www.unechambreenville.eu
;
12 rue du Cancel; s €80-120, d
€100-130; )
This intimate B&B is the fabulous creation of born-and-bred Aixois lad,
Luc. His breakfast room and
salon de thé
re-creates a 1950s grocery store, and the flowery
garden out back is perfect for evening dining (book ahead). Morning meals are veritable
feasts. Two rooms accommodate families of four.
B&B
