Cours Mirabeau · Aix-en-Provence

Going out in Provence

A good meal, a drink on a terrace or a concert: plan your outings from Trets.

Something for every occasion

Restaurants, bars, live music venues and regular events: find an outing to suit how far you want to drive.

Under 30 minutes

Close to the estate

For lunch, an aperitif or a stroll through the market, explore Trets, Rousset and the villages at the foot of Sainte-Victoire.

Restaurant · Trets · approx. 10–15 min

Le Safran

French and Mediterranean cooking for lunch or dinner in Trets, at 14 avenue Mirabeau.

Menu and reservations

Restaurant · Rousset · approx. 15–25 min

Domaine Terre de Mistral

A farm restaurant on the road to Peynier, where you can enjoy a meal and discover local produce.

Location and contact details

Restaurant · Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon · approx. 25–30 min

Maison Sainte-Victoire

Home-cooked food and homemade pastries, with a terrace facing Sainte-Victoire. Combine a meal with a visit to Maison Sainte-Victoire and its exhibitions.

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Restaurant · Puyloubier · approx. 20–25 min

Le Relais de Saint-Ser

Enjoy a meal at the foot of Sainte-Victoire, with views across the Arc valley. A lovely stop after a walk around Puyloubier.

Restaurant and reservations

Restaurant · Trets · approx. 10–15 min

Ayki

Homemade Armenian and Lebanese family cooking, with hot and cold mezze and traditional pastries, at 1 route de Saint-Maximin.

Location and contact details

Restaurant · Trets · approx. 10–15 min

Daisuki

Traditional Japanese cuisine at 24 avenue Jean Jaurès: a change of flavours during an outing in Trets.

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Restaurant · Rousset · approx. 20–25 min

Les Bannettes

In the hamlet of Les Bannettes, this traditional French restaurant celebrates local, seasonal ingredients.

Menu and reservations

Restaurant · Châteauneuf-le-Rouge · approx. 20–25 min

La Maison du Château

On Montée de l’Église, discover homemade Mediterranean dishes and wood-fired cooking. Linger over a meal on the shaded terrace at the foot of Sainte-Victoire.

Menu and reservations

Wine bar and tapas · Rousset · approx. 15–25 min

Bistrot Grand Boise

An aperitif with wine and tapas in the Mévouillon neighbourhood, on the RD 7N.

Practical information

Bar and light bites · Rousset · approx. 20–25 min

Bar du Cours

Take a break in the heart of the village, at 18 place Paul Borde, before or after a stroll around Rousset.

Location and contact details

Weekly event · Trets · approx. 10–15 min

Trets market

Every Wednesday morning, year-round, market stalls fill the town centre from 8 am to 12.30 pm. Browse seasonal produce and Provençal specialities, then stop for a coffee.

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Summer event · Trets · approx. 10–15 min

Trets evening markets

On selected summer dates announced by the town, enjoy an evening stroll among the stalls. Check the seasonal programme for upcoming markets.

Dates and information

Under 1 hour

Dining in Saint-Maximin and evenings in Aix

In Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, combine a walk through the old town with a restaurant meal. In Aix-en-Provence, enjoy the terraces and live music venues. Allow around 30–60 minutes to drive to the outings in this section.

Restaurant and wine bar · Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume · approx. 30–40 min

Bacchus l’Épicurien

At 20 avenue Albert Ier, creative bistro cooking and a wine list to accompany lunch or dinner in Saint-Maximin.

Menu and reservations

Restaurant · Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume · approx. 30–40 min

New Côté Jardin

At 3 avenue Albert Ier, traditional cooking with a modern twist in a friendly setting. A pleasant meal during a visit to the town centre.

Menu and reservations

Japanese restaurant · Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume · approx. 30–40 min

Ô Tomo Sushi

A relaxed izakaya-style restaurant serving Japanese sharing dishes. Another way to round off an outing in Saint-Maximin.

Menu and reservations

Brasserie and cocktail bar · Aix-en-Provence · approx. 40–55 min

La Belle Époque

On cours Mirabeau, enjoy a brasserie meal or a cocktail before a show.

Menu and reservations

Wine bar and restaurant · Aix-en-Provence · approx. 40–55 min

La Méduse

At 10 rue Portalis, near the squares of the historic centre, enjoy wine with a small plate or a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Live music venue · Aix-en-Provence · approx. 40–55 min

6MIC

Aix’s contemporary music venue hosts concerts across a range of styles. Choose a night from the events calendar and check the booking arrangements for your show.

What’s on and tickets

Live music venue · Aix-en-Provence · approx. 40–55 min

Le Petit Duc

An intimate venue for an evening of jazz or French song, at 35 rue Émile Tavan. The programme changes throughout the season.

What’s on and tickets

Annual festival · Aix-en-Provence · approx. 40–55 min

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence

In July, opera and concerts take place at venues across the city. The festival’s prelude, Aix en juin, also offers free events: check each edition’s programme.

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Under 2 hours

A full day or evening of culture

Plan a full day or an evening in Marseille, Toulon or Avignon. These outings are around one to two hours away; allow extra time for parking and the return journey.

Museum and exhibitions · Marseille · approx. 1 hr–1 hr 20 min

Mucem

The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations hosts exhibitions overlooking the sea. Continue across the footbridge linking the J4 building to Fort Saint-Jean, then stroll through its outdoor spaces.

Exhibitions and events · Plan your visit

Live music venue · Marseille · approx. 1 hr–1 hr 20 min

Espace Julien

Discover contemporary music on cours Julien. Café Julien adds another stage and a bar open during concerts.

What’s on and tickets

Annual festival · Marseille · approx. 1 hr–1 hr 20 min

Marseille Jazz des cinq continents

A summer jazz festival at venues across Marseille. Choose your concert, then check its exact location and how to get there.

Festival programme

Restaurant and cultural venue · Toulon · approx. 1 hr 10–1 hr 30 min

Le Télégraphe

At 2 rue Hippolyte Duprat, this venue brings together dining, concerts and gatherings. Check the restaurant menu and events calendar separately to plan your evening.

What’s on at Le Télégraphe

Restaurant menu and reservations

Jazz club and regular events · Avignon · approx. 1 hr 20–1 hr 45 min

AJMi Jazz Club

Near the Palais des papes, concerts, open-stage sessions and gatherings bring the jazz season to life. Find Jazz Story sessions and jam sessions in the events calendar.

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Annual festival · Avignon · approx. 1 hr 20–1 hr 45 min

Festival d’Avignon

Every July, Avignon becomes a city of theatre. Book a performance and leave time to wander the streets and soak up the festival atmosphere.

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To make the most of your stay, explore our ideas for sightseeing in Provence and our walks from the estate.

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