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Aix-en-Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Le Tholonet, 35km from Calanques National Park.

Aix-en-Provence is a city located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 146,821, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Aix-en-Provence sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aix-en-Provence to your route.

About Aix-en-Provence

The Palace of Justice of Aix-en-Provence (French: "Palais de justice d'Aix-en-Provence") is a listed historical building in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

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Aix-en-Provence offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Aix-en-Provence located?

Aix-en-Provence is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5283 latitude, 5.4497 longitude.

What is the population of Aix-en-Provence?

Aix-en-Provence has a population of approximately 146,821 people, making it a city in France.

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Quick Information

Population
146,821
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.5283, 5.4497

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Aix-en-Provence

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Notre-Dame de la Garde Viewpoint

Marseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Calanques National Park

Dramatic limestone fjord-like inlets with turquoise waters and white cliffs stretching between Marseille and Cassis on the Mediterranean coast.

35 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Route des Crêtes (Cassis)

A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.

36 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Calanque d'En-Vau

The most beautiful of the Calanques, a slender turquoise inlet hemmed by needle-sharp white pinnacles.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Colorado Provençal

Former ochre quarries near Rustrel sculpted into surreal fairy chimneys and crimson canyons.

40 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Circuit Paul Ricard

French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Roussillon

A vibrant Provencal village built atop ochre cliffs, famous for its striking red and orange facades.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Gordes

A stunning hilltop village of white stone houses perched dramatically above the Luberon valley.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Aix-en-Provence

  • 28 kmNotre-Dame de la Garde ViewpointMarseille's 'Bonne Mere' basilica crowns a 149 m limestone peak reachable by a winding drive, with a sweeping 360-degree panorama over the Old Port, the Frioul islands and the Calanques.
  • 36 kmRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
  • 55 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 58 kmMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
  • 59 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 63 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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