Lady’s Itinerary for 2 Days in Aix-en-Provence

Today I want to bring you my itinerary for 2 days in Aix-en-Provence, France. This city in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region of the south of France is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe. It’s worth a special trip.

2 Days in Aix-en-Provence

When I was 18 I spent a semester studying in Nice, France. I traveled most weekends and visited many cities in Provence—there was a trip to Eze, an afternoon in Saint Paul de Vence, and of course an outing to Antibes. I saw a lot.

But when I got back to California, everyone asked me the same question: “What did you think of Aix-en-Provence?” Aix-en-Provence? Oops. Missed that one.

It’s been a long time since I lived in Nice, but I still haven’t forgotten about my oversight. An ancient Roman thorn in my side, the beautiful spa town beckoned. And so I decided to spend 2 days in Aix-en-Provence.

Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence

A friend and I spent the last 48 hours in sunny Aix with no agenda whatsoever. After checking into our room at the Aquabella Hotel & Spa, we followed a strict regimen of food, walk, coffee and pastries, walk, wine, walk. Repeat as necessary.

Our leisurely gluttony took us on a lovely tour of the historic city. Our 2 days in Aix-en-Provence went something like this:

Saturday, 11:30am

Les Deux Garcons:
Breakfast of Chantilly-laden hot chocolate and croque monsieur while watching the world go by on the Cours Mirabeau.

Saturday, 1:00pm

La Villa Gallici:
Perfectly relaxing, four hours passed by in a wonderful haze of pink champagne and gastronomic delights at one of the best restaurants in Aix-en-Provence.

Saturday, 5:00pm

Riederer:
Earl Grey tea with a two-tiered tray of pastries because the four-course lunch just wasn’t enough.

Saturday, 7:00pm

Antoine et Lili:
My favorite Parisian boutique conveniently located in Aix. A new pink silk top left the store with us.

Saturday, 8:00pm

Le Bouddoir:
Wine and olives at an outdoor table. In a square. With a fountain. And a rude waiter. Vive La France!

Saturday, 9:30pm

La Tomate Verte:
Daube Provencal, a bottle of wine from a local vineyard, and good conversation. A perfect end to the first of our 2 days in Aix-en-Provence.

Sunday, 11:00am

Produce Market in Place Richelme:
Breakfast smorgasbord purchased from cheese vendors, ham hawkers, fruitmongers, and olive sellers. A baguette so fresh it was hot to the touch. Picnic by the fountain on Cours Mirabeau.

Sunday, 1:00pm

La Belle Epoque:
Wine plus coffee plus people watching equals afternoon bliss.

Sunday, 1:30pm

Giovanni Gelateria:
If given the choice, who wouldn’t follow wine and coffee with gelato? Chocolate, coffee, amarena, and caramel, s’il vous plait.

Sunday, 2:00pm

Bechard:
We support businesses that support Sunday opening hours. A bag of calissons were in order to appease the boyfriends left at home.

Sunday, 6:00pm

Le Coquet:
Moules frites, vin rouge, lemon tart, and ile flotant for sustenance on a long homeward journey.

2 Days in Aix

I saw and ate so much during my 2 days in Aix-en-Provence that I felt like I got a good taste of the whole region. To all who still wonder what I thought of Aix, I finally have an answer: delicious!

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