Aix-en-Provence has always cultivated refined cuisine, in keeping with its art of living. Here are the kinds of places to choose for memorable meals, depending on your tastes and your budget.

Fine dining

For an exceptional dinner, Aix has several renowned chefs who reinvent Provençal cuisine with talent. The best tables are often set in mansions in the city centre, with inner-courtyard terraces and a unique atmosphere. Booking is essential, often several weeks in advance.

Provençal bistros

For more traditional, convivial cooking, opt for a neighbourhood bistro. This is where you taste the classics: daube provençale, aïoli, ratatouille, soupe au pistou, grilled fish. The best are found in the lanes of the Vieil Aix, away from the Cours Mirabeau.

Terraces in the centre

Place des Cardeurs: lively atmosphere, ideal for dinner
Place Richelme: Provençal market in the morning, shady terraces all day
Place des Tanneurs: intimate, perfect for a romantic lunch
Cours Mirabeau: Aix's great historic brasseries

Sweet specialities of Aix

You cannot leave Aix without tasting calissons (Roy René, Brémond, Léonard Parli), orange-blossom navettes and artisan ice creams. The flower market on the place de l'Hôtel de Ville is also an opportunity to discover local produce: tapenade, Provence honeys, olive oils.

Our tips

For the best tables, plan to book as soon as your stay is confirmed. Our concierge service can arrange private dinners, an in-villa chef, tastings at a winemaker’s or personalised wine experiences.

Conclusion

The cuisine of Aix is a journey in itself. For a tailor-made culinary experience, contact our team: we know the chefs, winemakers and producers who will make your stay unforgettable.

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