With almost 150 private mansions, Aix-en-Provence is the city with the highest concentration of such luxurious townhouses in France. Come and see them during a visit to the old town centre.
The mansions of Aix-en-Provence, built in less than two centuries, continue to enhance this former capital of Provence, once prized by the wealthiest families. These residences, both places of life and prestige, reveal many stories: those of the Grand Siècle, of urban organisation and of the people of Aix who served the nobility.
During our tour, we will show you several mansions, with their unique façades and sculpted doors, each with its own secrets and unique history. All different, we will reveal their mysteries to you through captivating anecdotes.
You will also have the chance to enter two of them, the Hôtel d'Estienne de Saint-Jean and the Hôtel Arbaud, where refined décor and architectural details will immerse you in the elegance of the past. A fascinating tour, rich in discoveries and unexpected stories, awaits you. "
➜ Walking guide tour / Tour suitable for wheelchair users
➜ Language: French
➜ Duration: around 2h
➜ Pets are not allowed
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Tourist Office.
During our tour, we will show you several mansions, with their unique façades and sculpted doors, each with its own secrets and unique history. All different, we will reveal their mysteries to you through captivating anecdotes.
You will also have the chance to enter two of them, the Hôtel d'Estienne de Saint-Jean and the Hôtel Arbaud, where refined décor and architectural details will immerse you in the elegance of the past. A fascinating tour, rich in discoveries and unexpected stories, awaits you. "
➜ Walking guide tour / Tour suitable for wheelchair users
➜ Language: French
➜ Duration: around 2h
➜ Pets are not allowed
Booking at the information desk or on the website of the Tourist Office.
