What to do around Aix en Provence?
Experience a wonderful stay at Auberge La Coste near Aix-en-Provence, explore its Art and Architecture promenade, taste its wines… and extend this journey by discovering the treasures of the Provençal lands.
Abundant, colorful, full of charm and history, both natural and shaped by man.
This is Provence as we love it.
The most Beautiful Villages of Provence and the Luberon
Auberge La Coste invites you to experience the spirit of a Provençal village.
Make the most of your stay to discover some of these picturesque villages, nestled between Provence and the Luberon
Stroll through the streets of Ventabren, just 30 minutes from the hotel, take a walk in Tholonet celebrated by Cézanne, with its imposing plane tree-lined avenue where you’ll always find a few players enjoying pétanque in the shade.
The Luberon is home to stunning villages: Roussillon, the most colorful of them all; Gordes perched on its rocky hill; and Les Baux-de-Provence, also on a rocky spur, where you can explore the remnants of a powerful citadel. Then, get lost in its charming little streets and squares.
And many other charming villages, less famous but just as typical...
Colorful and fragrant, the markets sing Provence, its climate, and its products.
They offer the chance to rediscover sun-kissed fruits and vegetables, and to taste local craftsmanship – olive oil, tapenade, lavender essential oil, and more.
Scenic Views and Remarkable Sites
L’Auberge La Coste enjoys an ideal location in Provence, at the gateway to the Luberon.
The Sainte Baume Massif and Sainte Victoire with its highest point, the Pic des Mouches, offer beautiful hiking trails in the heart of nature. An immersion in the heart of Provence.
Strolls through lavender fields, vineyards, pine forests, and olive groves offer countless opportunities to admire the Provençal treasures.
Colors, scents, the song of the cicadas...
The Mediterranean coast is not far away. In less than an hour, you can discover the Calanques of Cassis, a stunning harmony between land and sea, with a range of colors and lights known worldwide.
Although it is the work of man and not nature, the Roquefavour Viaduct is worth the detour. Located in the typically Provençal village of Ventabren, this 19th-century gem is the largest stone aqueduct in the world.
With its landscapes and colors, Provence has always attracted many artists. Painters, sculptors, master craftsmen… All have helped make this exceptional land famous.
Meet Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence, the painter's hometown. There, you can visit his house and discover his studio.
Head to the Bibémus Quarries, just 30 minutes from Auberge La Coste, where he created some of his masterpieces.
In Aix-en-Provence as well, the Vasarely Foundation invites you to discover monumental works and temporary exhibitions in a unique architectural setting.
Arles is just an hour’s drive away, or if you prefer, Avignon a little further north; the city of the Popes holds a remarkable historical and cultural heritage. Picasso also stayed there several times and painted extensively.
For a unique immersive artistic experience, take the road to the Carrières de Lumière in Les Baux-de-Provence.