Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-en-Provence is a lovely city situated in the Provence region of southern France. The home of Paul Cezanne, it is a place of extreme beauty, inspiration and tranquility. The Romans founded it in the 2^nd Century B.C. as Aqua Sextiae, which made reference to its thermal springs. Its University was founded in the 15^th Century and is home to many old architectural treasures, including fountains, squares, and churches. It is a small city, but is highlighted by its Provencale cuisine and natural beauty.

There is a new opportunity for a professional organ player or organ teacher to visit Aix-en-Provence in April/May 2010. You can find out more about this unique opportunity by reading the article in the left column or calling Jennifer McGinn at 215-683-0993 or by emailing her.

Visiting Philadelphia in March and April 2009 were five people from our French Sister City, Aix-en-Provence. They came to Philadelphia to see the Cezanne and Beyond exhibition in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They spent few days in Philadelphia and the region going on tours and visiting museums. One of the guests was our friend Marie-Odile Chotard who brought the group of folk dancers, the chef and Cezanne expert to Philadelphia last May. If you plan to visit Provence this year, you should know that they prepared exceptional events for 2009! There will be a host of major events on the PICASSO theme, from May through September, offering visitors a chance to discover the region’s most beautiful sights and follow the footsteps of this inimitable artist. To view a complete cultural itinerary of Picasso in Provence Cote D’Azur please visit this site. However, if you plan to be in Aix in different months, you can explore the city of Cezanne going on tours and visiting many sights the city has to offer. For information please visit Aix-en-Provence tourism office site.

View the gallery from May 2008 visit!

You can admire the beauty of the Provence region by viewing photos below.