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Cezanne Hotel - Aix en Provence

The place : For your spa holidays in France, discover the charming region of Aix en Provence offering you all the attractions of Provence and the South of France. At the detour of small shaded squares, pedestrian streets and lively markets, you shall let yourself be carried along by the soft lapping of the town's fountains which are more than a hundred specimens. You will savour your spa holidays along the water…

Aix en Provence is not just a water town but an art town which witnessed the birth and death of the famous French painter, Paul Cézanne. The whole town still recalls his life and testifies to his artwork which you shall undoubtedly discover and contemplate during your spa holidays in France. This region in the South of France shall most welcome you at the Cezanne Hotel, a small, cosy hotel featuring the trendy concept of « Boutique Hotel ». This luxury hotel is located in the heart of the city just a stone's throw away from the famous Cours Mirabeau. This nice promenade surrounded by mansions of the 17th century is one of the most beautiful and popular area of Aix en Provence, and remains an ideal place for strolling. The Cezanne Hotel therefore constitutes an excellent starting point to discover all the charms and the joie de vivre of Aix en Provence. Hotels and residences : Even if the Cezanne hotel does not feature a restaurant, you shall be able to enjoy delicious breakfasts with a large choice of fresh fruits, cereals, cheeses and pastries. In your room or in the hotel's lounge, you might have your daily breakfasts up to noon! For your lunches and dinners, we recommend you go for the various charming restaurants of Aix en Provence. Under centenaries oak trees, your meals will have the delicate perfume of holidays in France...

Cezanne Hotel

The Cezanne hotel forms part of a new, trendy category of hotels: the Boutique Hotels. This term applies to institutions featuring a fashionable, sophisticated atmosphere. The concept which lies behind is to attract demanding travellers in search of refinement, originality and novelty. The « Boutique Hotels » differentiate themselves from big hotels group thanks to their unique character in keeping with current time.

The Cezanne hotel is situated in the heart of the town of Aix en Provence at some 100 metres from the well-known Cours Mirabeau. During your spa holidays in France, you shall most appreciate its design atmosphere, a blend of contemporary and baroque styles. This luxury resort has also preserved some ancient and precious master pieces dating back to the 17th century such as those magnificent wooden doors well integrated in a very modern decoration enhanced by vivid colours.

This hotel in Aix en Provence proposes a list of complimentary services: WIFI and ADSL throughout the hotel, mini bar in rooms (excluding alcoholic drinks), open bar in the lounges, business centre and newspapers.

The room categories available are: Classic rooms (of an area of 16 to 22 m2), Boutique rooms, Luxury rooms (between 20 and 27 m2) and Suites (between 36 and 38 m2). All 55 rooms of the hotel are equipped with: king-size bed, highly comfortable bedding, free mini bar (except alcoholic drinks), laptop safe, bathtub or shower, satellite TV. The Luxury Rooms and Suites also feature a plasma TV.

Sports and Activities : To complete your spa treatments in South France, you should not miss to discover Aix en Provence region and its rich architectural and cultural heritage. In this old town, you might visit the Saint Sauveur Cathedral which possesses the Triptych's Burning Bush, painted in the 15th century by Nicolas Froment. The archdiocese is situated next to the cathedral. The courtyard of this ancient palace welcomes several cultural and festival public displays in summer. Also, do not miss to admire the facade of many mansions lining the town. Beyond its rich heritage, Aix en Provence is to be discovered by slowly strolling in its alleys to your liking or simply by lazing around on the terrace of one its numerous small squares to the sound of the fountains' soft lapping. And of course you should not forget to taste and take back from your spa holidays in France some of the famous “calissons”, those lozenge-shaped sweets made of marzipan, the town's specialty which is a must!

If you are fond of art, and more particularly impressionism, you should follow the lead of Paul Cézanne and not miss the numerous visits organized throughout the town to discover the « Cezanian » sites. You shall therefore discover various places which bore the marks of the painter's life such as the Lauves' workshop, his last workshop. Far from the bustling life, Paul Cézanne carried out a number of pieces of artwork among which the « Grandes Baigneuses », the latest of his paintings currently exhibited at the London National Gallery.

One of the main patterns which inspired Paul Cézanne was the Mountain Sainte Victoire, upon which the ever changing sunshine light enabled the painter to endlessly diversify his work, thus making this formation one of his favoured designs. Located at some 15 km from Aix en Provence, this mountain reaches a height of 1 000 metres, and incorporates various hiking and trekking tracks making it an ideal place for strolling. By drawing up till a priory of the 15th century, you shall profit at leisure from the magnificent view of the valley down below.

Not far from Aix en Provence, numerous charming sites of Provence shall most delight you. By moving towards the coast and the Mediterranean Sea, the town of Marseille is a must during your spa holidays in France. Aix en Provence is located only 30 km from the Phocaean City. Take time to stroll along the hotel's famous cornice or on the famous “Canebière”. And what about tasting the local dish: the well-known “bouillabaisse”? By pursuing further along the Mediterranean Sea, you should make a stop at Cassis, a charming, picturesque small fishing port from which you shall be able to admire its famous deep narrow creeks called “calanques” in French. Numerous boats also propose to take you nearer to these extraordinary geological formations among which the limestone mountain which makes a sheer fall into the cristalline blue-green waters. This is a most breathtaking landscape!

Some 80 kms away from Aix en Provence, Arles shall welcome you near Camargue with all the richness of its heritage. Discover its roman amphitheatre, listed as cultural heritage by UNESCO, the roman relics, the antiques thermal baths... Just as Aix en Provence was for Cézanne, Arles was a hangout for Van Gogh whose work is indivisible from the town itself. Other picturesque villages are to be found in the area: Les Baux de Provence, Salon de Provence, Saint Rémi de Provence, Avignon... All you need to do is to stop by and discover the treasures of this gorgeous region!

By choosing Aix en Provence for your spa holidays in France, you shall also be close to the Verdon Gorges natural park situated some 60 km away. Rafting or canoeing shall enable you to closely admire the huge limestone cliffs which fall sheer in natural emerald-coloured water. Your spa break in Provence shall just be filled with breathtaking landscapes! Access : By car
Marseille / Aix en Provence: 31 km
Avignon / Aix en Provence: 82 km
Nice / Aix en Provence: 180 km
Parking available nearby the Cezanne Hotel
By train
SNCF station: 3 minutes on foot
TGV station: 20 minutes by taxi or shuttle

Paris /Aix en Provence: 3h by TGV
By plane
Marseille Provence airport located at some 20 minutes
London: 1h50
Brussels: 1h50
Geneva: 1h10
Paris: 1h15