Transportation Around Aix

The French school is located right in the city center of Aix en Provence. All sites of interest are within walking distance of the school. Aixis best explored on foot. You can a jaunt downtown and enjoy the sites of statues, fountains, stunning buildings with amazing architechure. Allong the way you will take in the scents of fresh coffee, baked bread, farm picked, fruits and vegetables, as well as the local flower vendors with many local varieties. A walk through Aix is not complete without stopping for a rest and drink at the various cafes or taverns. Many French students enjoy biking around Aix-en-Provence. There a few bike shos where you can pick up a rental for the lenght of your French program. You can also find mountain bikes so that you can explore the country side of Provence.

Aix has a great highway system coming in out of the city so that you may also explore other parts of France by car. Visitors that come to study French can rent cars or scooters at local rental sites but are a bit pricey. A valid U.S. driver's license is required for U.S. citizens who want to drive in France. The local and regional buses are a much more affordable option and are quite convienient to get around the surrounding cities and other parts of France. Trains are suggested for larger treks within France due to the comfort factor. The Taxi's in Aix are easy to come by and can be hailed if you need to get somewhere quick within the city.

France is well known for its advanced rail lines and its high-speed trains. Aix has a small station on Ave Victor Hugo. tiny train station is at the southern end There are several scheduled trips each day to and from Gap and Marseille. Marseille provides the closest airport in the area. You can reach the city center by shuttles or taxis from the airport in about a half hour. You can also fly into many major cities like Nice or Paris and make rail or bus connections to Aix en Provence.