4. The climate.
With an average of 6 or less rainy days a month and moderate temperatures, there is a very good chance that your vacation in Aix will be sunny and beautiful. As much as I strive to embrace less than ideal weather, I’m just happier when it’s sunny and 75. The climate also produces amazing wine and all of the fresh, delicious produce that makes Number 1 possible. Markets and outdoor cafes just hit different when the weather is also perfect.
Getting to Aix-en-Provence
By plane: Marseille is an easy 40 minute drive or train ride away from Aix and offers daily non-stop flights to 13 major hubs.
By train: The rail system in France is robust and easy to use. If you are visiting multiple cities in France, you can take a train directly to Aix with high speed and local options.
By car: Your itinerary in Aix should dictate your decision to have a car or not. If you plan to stay in the city, it is absolutely not necessary and is actually a hindrance since parking isn’t cheap and cars are not permitted in the city center. That being said, we chose to have a car both times because we wanted to be able to easily explore the surrounding towns, vineyards, and natural beauty of Provence. Having a car allowed us to visit areas that would have been logistically difficult to reach otherwise. (See “Things to do” below for more on this.). If you are staying in Old Town and driving, be sure you have an idea of where the nearest parking garage is to your hotel/airbnb.
