Saint Sauveur Cathedral

Saint-Sauveur was built using several different made up of several architectural features from several different centruries. The building is made up of a Romanesque cathedral, a Gothic church begun in 1285 and finished in 1513, chapels from the end of the Middle Ages, a Christian baptistery and a Romanesque cloister which are the remnants of older buildings. The cathedral contains several works of art, such as the Aygusi altar, the triptych of the Burning Bush by Nicolas Froment and Brussels tapestries and carved panels from the beginning of the 16th century.

Markets

In Aix en Provence there are many squares that play host to typical Provencal markets. Marche aux herbs sells local fruits and vegetables, Marché floral sells flowers and arrangements, Brûlerie Richelme specializes in coffee, Confiserie Entrecasteaux is a candy and confrection store. There are markets sell olives, goat cheese, lavender, garlic, honey, rosemary and variousspices. You will also find book and antique stors. Surrounding the different markets are great restaurants with local favorites and authentic Provencal cuisine. .

Paul Cézanne Trail

This trail is a self-guided tour that takes you through the life of Cézanne, a famous artist from Aix-en-province. The tour includes his birthplace, his studio where he produced his masterpieces and other details of his life. Cézanne's last studio is now a museum that displays his personal belongings, furniture, tools that he used and an unfinished painting sitting on an easel.

Town Hall

The town hall is located in the oldest part of the city along with other buildings like Place d'Albertas, Halle aux Grains. They form wonderful examples of the cities rich heritage. The Musée du Vieil Aix is a treasure of information on the local traditions, customs and history of Aix.