Architectonic centre in Aix-en-Provence, listed as a historic monument.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of op art inside a lumino-kinetic building, designed and financed by Victor Vasarely.
On the ground floor are 16 modules with a hexagonal base, linked together like a gigantic construction game, including 42 monumental architectural units and 2 sculptures. The works are made of anodized metal, tapestry, ceramics, enamel and silkscreen-printed glass. They result from a fruitful collaboration between the artist, the architects and companies with the aim of creating a multi-coloured city of happiness.
On the first floor, an area called "Vasarely Plasticien" ("Vasarely Plastic Artist") includes a visit and cultural mediation elements, giving visitors the chance to explore the artist's world, from his beginnings as a graphic designer to his work on monumental units, with almost 200 original works and documents.
Temporary exhibitions, workshops, concerts, conferences, plus cultural mediation activities with workshops for children, families and adults are regular features of the Foundation program all through the year.
The cultural mediation service can also organize birthday parties for your children and introduce them to the site during a visit and a creative workshop.
Facilities for disabled people: all the rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
▶ Booklets in 24 other languages available for consultation
▶ Booklets in Braille for blind or visually impaired visitors
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Where to stay
Le Lully - N° 473
Aix-en-Provence
At the heart of Aix en Provence, city of culture, between the Grand Théâtre de Provence (Provence big theatre) and the Théâtre Noir (black theatre) (Preljocaj ballets) designed by the same architect as the MuCEM in Marseille, on a pedestrian esplanade, at only 5 minutes of the old center,…
La Sauveté
Aix-en-Provence
This Provencal farmhouse, with its plane trees and its courtyard is located at 3km from Aix-en-Provence city center. Stay in a warm and cozy bed and breakfast. Fabienne and Chritian welcome you close to the city center in the countryside, in a friendly and typical place with the colors of…
Appart'hôtel Odalys Atrium
Aix-en-Provence
Located in an important and dynamic part of the town, near the conference centre and the pedestrian streets of the town centre, this residence welcomes you to its charming and typical Provencal surroundings. A large lobby, breakfast room, meeting room and solarium are here to satisfy the…
Le Juvenal - N° 4015
Aix-en-Provence
Logement temporaire : transition professionnelle, formation, tourisme ... Appartement situé à 5 minutes de la Rotonde et à 3 minutes à pied des Allées Provençales connues pour leurs boutiques. Ce logement propose une cuisine ouverte, rénovée et équipée (lave-vaisselle, four à…
B&B Hôtel Aix-en-Provence Pont de l'Arc
Aix-en-Provence
Located in suburban areas, along the main highways, near the motorways interchanges and next to commercial and tourist areas with shopping centers and at walking distance of various types of restaurants
Golden Tulip Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
How about exploring Aix-en-Provence on a tandem, tasting local and seasonal cuisine, meeting new people in the co-working areas or taking it easy beside the swimming pool? The 4-star Golden Tulip Hotel in Aix-en-Provence has been fully redesigned and renovated. It reopened for business in April…
LA PAILLERE - N° 3236
Le Tholonet
Dans un cadre enchanteur, en bordure de l'exceptionnelle route Cézanne, au calme à seulement 3 km d'Aix en Provence : studios et T1 à louer (Meublé de tourisme 3 étoiles).
Best Western Le Galice
Aix-en-Provence
Situated close to the town centre, the Best Western Galice of Aix en Provence is ideal for the both business and leisure travellers. At your disposal : superb holiday inn bedrooms, restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, underground private parking, selection of meeting rooms. Baby sitting on…
Les Chênes
Le Tholonet
A proximité de l'emblématique route Cézanne, tout près du centre ville d'Aix-en-Provence, profitez du calme dans l'environnement naturel exceptionnel du vallon des gardes ! Gourmets ou gastronomes avertis, profitez sur demande des talents culinaires du propriétaire des lieux qui donne avec…
Things to do
Petite Mila
Aix-en-Provence
Petite Mila is a French brand that has been producing graphic designs based on organic cotton for 4 years now. You can see all the brand's designs on its website.
Aix Golf Académie
Aix-en-Provence
Aix Golf, the ideal place to learn or improve your game in a friendly atmosphere just 5 minutes from the centre of Aix.
Santons Fouque
Aix-en-Provence
The House of Fouque, created in 1934, perpetuates a traditional savoir-faire of four generations: Jean-Baptiste, Paul, Mireille and Emmanuel Fouque have brought into being more than 1800 different models, constituting one of the most important collections in the world. The famous Blast of…
Le bar des PTT
Aix-en-Provence
Le bar des PTT is in the heart of Aix-en-Provence near the Town Hall on Place Richelme. It has a large patio. The bar screens football matches.
Cave du Félibrige
Aix-en-Provence
Située à proximité directe de la place de la Mairie, la cave du Félibrige (en hommage à Frédéric Mistral) propose une importante sélection de vins de Provence, mais aussi des Bourgognes et autres vins de France de grande qualité. Les conseils précieux des cavistes permettent également…
Edouard et Maëlle
Aix-en-Provence
Edward and Maelle, the ice cream vendors sell cones, sundaes, homemade whipped cream, warm brioche filled with ice cream to enjoy on site or take away. For home tasting or for a gift, Edward and Maelle provide ice creams in verrines and in liquid form (liter or half liter) with your choice of…
Insane shop
Aix-en-Provence
Ready-to-wear for women, and ready-to-wear for men.
Cezanne's studio
Aix-en-Provence
Atelier des Lauves is a real place of memories, where Cezanne has left his mark. On 1st September 1902, Cezanne gradually settled into his large country studio. He worked there every day during the last four years of his life. All of Cézanne's admirers are well aware that this is where you…
Espace Jeunesse theater
Aix-en-Provence
Theatre specifically for young people – shows all year round. The theatre has 108 seats (formerly called Théâtre 108), 1 stage and 2 boxes.
Where to eat
Grenache
Aix-en-Provence
This restaurant near the town centre was opened by Pierre Chatelain, well-known for his first restaurant "l'Alcôve" (also in Aix-en-Provence). As well as the dining room, it has a terrace that is always a welcome spot in summer, in the shade of the plane trees. The menu has developed around the…
Côté Cour
Aix-en-Provence
Hidden away on a lush terrace behind Cours Mirabeau, this voluptuous eatery, set in Baroque, modern surroundings, sets a fitting scene for the explosive and creative cuisine of Ronan Kernen. This young, Brittany-born chef, revealed by the Top Chef TV show, has an impressive CV, featuring many…
Les Deux Garçons
Aix-en-Provence
⚠ ⚠ The Brasserie is closed further to a fire ⚠ ⚠ Les Deux Garçons Brasserie, in the unique consular setting period of the Hotel De Gantes, is named in memory of the two waiters who had bought it in 1840 . It holds the memory of many past celebrities such as Raimu , Jouvet, Mistinguett…
Bottega Da Verri
Aix-en-Provence
Bottega Da Verri is an Italian restaurant recently created by Marion Lefebvre, candidate of Top Chef 2017. It is through recipes straight from Italy that the chef Marion tries to make us live the Dolce Vita. It promises you a varied and original menu that you will not find anywhere else on…
La Chimère Café
Aix-en-Provence
The Chef offers homemade cuisine that revisits traditional cuisine. In addition to the menu and daily suggestions, La Chimère offers a vegetarian and vegan choice. The menu is renewed regularly according to seasons and arrivals. The restaurant is located in the former artisans' quarter and a…
La Tomate verte
Aix-en-Provence
It is a bistro as you like them: express formulas at noon for who working days and a more elaborate menu in the evening. For all, only fresh seasonal products, with a menu varying according to market, where always find two main dishes: Sisteron lamb mouse with lavender honey and tatin of green…
La méduse
Aix-en-Provence
The wine bar is just a short walk from Place Madeleine, Place Prêcheurs and Place Verdun at the heart of Aix nightlife. The wine merchant offers a wide selection of wines to enjoy with a meal or an aperitif. The restaurant offers a menu featuring delicious Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh…
Le Novo
Aix-en-Provence
Just pick a time... A typical French bistro in the morning, Italian-style brasserie at lunchtime and cocktail and tapas bar in the evening, Le Novo, with its high tables, counter, wine racks and club-style neon lighting, changes clothes three times a day as the temperature rises and the…
La Mado
Aix-en-Provence
Situated in the heart of Aix en Provence, opposite the Law Courts, La Mado restaurant is open every day from 7am to midnight. Warm, refined decor and very varied menu (Provençal dishes, seafood, sushis) served in a warm, friendly atmosphere, indoors or outside. We also have private rooms…