Aix-en-Provence villa holidays, Provence Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is a stunning town 40km north of Marseille in the Bouches du Rhone department of the Provence region. Classy is most definately the word to describe this town with its grand tree lined boulevards. The Le Cours Mirabeau is a popular boulevard with its fancy cafés and restaurants and there is an incredible array of museums and attractions to visit such as the Musée Granet.

The town is rich in culture and history and is known as the "City of Counts". This is because the Counts of Provence once lived here and as you wander around the town, you will discover several aristocratic buildings as a reminder of the affluent times. Another attraction of renting a country villa in Aix-en-Provence is the relaxing atmosphere created by its many parks and wonderful fountains, there are over 100 dotted around the city.

At a glance...
Restaurants 20+
Mountain biking
Walking trails
Wine tasting tours
Spa & wellness
Family friendly
Car recommended
Nearest beach Estaque Beach, Marseille (34kms)
Nearest airport Marseille (40km)
Nearest train station Aix en Provence (TGV)

Things to see and do in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.

A few suggestions...
Musée Estienne de Saint Jean
Le Grand Marché on the Cours Mirabeau
Hiking around Sainte Victoire mountain
Parc de la Torse running along the side of the river Torse
Cathédrale Saint Sauveur
Wine tasting at the vineyards
aix-en-provence fountain de la rotonde

Our view on Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence has an elegance that reflects its noble heritage and is a wonderful town to rent a villa and explore this incredibly beautiful part of Provence.