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Guides, addresses and tips for enjoying Aix-en-Provence and Provence, and for owners who wish to let their property.

Mont Sainte-Victoire seen from Le Tholonet through the pines, above the gorges and the lake of the Zola dam

Concierge service in Le TholonetOwners · 5 min readConcierge service in Le Tholonet: guests, income observed on villas, tourist tax, declaration and brush clearance. What you need to know before letting.

Ochre façades with closed shutters and a wrought-iron balcony on old buildings in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence

How to choose a concierge service in Aix: the 10 criteria that matterOwners · 7 min readLegal status, contract, fees, cleaning, guest welcome, reviews: the 10 criteria for choosing the best concierge service in Aix-en-Provence.

Illuminated Christmas market chalets in the evening, with people strolling beneath strings of lights

Aix Christmas market: dates, chalets and our tipsSeasons · 7 min readAix-en-Provence Christmas market 2026: dates, opening times, chalets on the cours Mirabeau, the santons fair and our tips for avoiding the crowds.

Old façade of honey-coloured stone in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence

Things to do in Aix-en-Provence: the complete guideAix-en-Provence · 6 min readCours Mirabeau, old Aix, museums, Cézanne's studios, fountains and markets: things to do in Aix-en-Provence, with opening times and prices checked.

Narrow lane of honey-coloured stone and old façades in Provence

Short-term rentals in Aix-en-Provence: the 2026 regulationsOwners · 8 min readRegistration, change of use, the 120-day cap, co-ownership, energy rating, tax: the 2026 rules for short-term letting in Aix, checked against the texts.

Bright living room in an apartment in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence, ready to welcome guests

How much does a short-term rental earn in Aix-en-Provence?Owners · 8 min readStudio, one, two or three bedrooms: gross income observed in central Aix in 2026, season by season, and what to deduct to estimate your net return.