Aix's private mansions
Presentation
FRENCH WALKING GUIDED TOUR - The mansions of Aix-en-Provence, built in less than two centuries, continue to enhance this former capital of Provence, once prized by the wealthiest families. These residences, both places of life and prestige, reveal many stories: those of the Grand Siècle, of urban organisation and of the people of Aix who served the nobility.
During our tour, we will show you several mansions, with their unique façades and sculpted doors, each with its own secrets and unique history. All different, we will reveal their mysteries to you through captivating anecdotes.
You will also have the chance to enter two of them, the Hôtel d'Estienne de Saint-Jean and the Hôtel Arbaud, where refined décor and architectural details will immerse you in the elegance of the past. A fascinating tour, rich in discoveries and unexpected stories, awaits you.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
- Language : in French
- Walking guided tour with a qualified guide
- Departure from the tourist office
- Duration : about 2 hours
- Visit non accessible to wheelchair users
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE :
- On Fridays at 2 pm, from February 13 to October 30, 2026
RATES :
- Adult : 17.5 €
- Free for City Pass Aix en Provence owner
- âFree for child under 7 years old
- No pets allowed
- Tested by our advisory team
- Included
- From :
- 17.5 â¬
- Duration :
- 2h
- Visit language :
- French
- Time of day :
- in the afternoon
- Means of transport :
- walking
- Number of participants :
- Guaranteed departure from 1 person
- 30 participants maximum
- Type of activity :
- Guided tour
- Included in :
- Other information :
- Tested by our travel advisors
- Pets are forbidden
- Important information :
- Present yourself 5 minutes before the start
- Access :
- from the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office