France: Aix-en-Provence, 3-days, car-free
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France: Aix-en-Provence, 3-days, car-free
Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
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Aix (pronounced “Ex”) is THE place to visit for all things Cézanne! This is also a wonderful jumping-off point, stop, or end-destination for a longer trip through the Provence region.
This 3-day itinerary includes:
📝 Logistics: how to get there, where to stay, high-level plan, and important info to help you get the most out of your visit
📍 5 sites to see
🍽️ 7 eateries (3 lunch/dinner spots, 1 brunch spot, 1 great bar for people watching, 1 boulangerie, 1 local farmer’s market)
🎨 7 activities
You also get:
✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation
🗺️ An interactive map of all recommendations
🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide
🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life
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Logistics & Basic Info
How to get there
There are two train stations! Be sure you know which station you’re buying tickets for, and note that your journey might not be in and out of the same station.
One way from the TGV station to Paris takes about 3h10 on a direct train and cost me 58€.
Gare SNCF d'Aix-en-Provence
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This is the station actually IN Aix, so definitely easier to come in and out off of you won’t have a car.
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Aix-en-Provence TGV
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This station is a 15 minute drive from Aix city center, without traffic. The station entrance is pretty overwhelming so allow extra time if you are departing from this station. Sometimes the trains to this station are faster and cheaper than the trains to the Aix SNCF station, but it’s definitely less convenient to get to this one.
To get into Aix city center, you can either take a taxi, which will probably cost ~40 EUR, or a bus shuttle ("navette") for about 6 EUR. The buses leave roughly every 30 minutes, but check the time table and other info at the link below.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
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Hello et bonjour ! I'm (another) American in Paris.
I've lived in France since 2016 and I loooove sharing my Paris & France recs in hopes I can help others love this city and country as much as I do. I'm quite confident I've seen more of France than most French people, so no matter what you're looking for, I've (probably) done it!
✅ What I'm a great fit for: Mature travelers, couples, solo travelers, and families who enjoy soaking in authentic experiences, great food and wine, off-the-beaten-track gems, classic sites, and sustainable travel.
🌱 What's sustainable travel about? Traveling in a way that is kind to the environment, respectful of local culture, & supportive of the local economy. My trip-planning services are always through a sustainable lens.
❌ What I'm not a great fit for: Travelers focused on bars/clubbing or high-end shopping.
➡️ Follow me on TikTok, Instagram & Pinterest @hilaryinparis for Paris & France recommendations, tips, personal stories, and more.
🌍 PS: I'm on Thatch because I genuinely love sharing France with folks. My day job is running Yugen Earthside, a booking platform for responsible package trips primarily catering to groups of mature American travelers. My company's website is linked below.
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Provence, France
Aix-en-Provence, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Slow Travel
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