Aix En Provence Entertainment

Entertainment in Aix En Provence

  1. A

    Les Deux Garçons

    Cézanne and Zola once lingered in this classic brasserie/café, but it rests on its laurels: best for a drink or small bite.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Ballet Preljocaj

    The Ballet Preljocaj is the redident dance company at the architecturally daring Centre Chorégraphique National. The cutting-edge Preljocaj, founded in 1984, presents some of Europe's most creative - and at times shocking - works. Performance schedules are posted on the company's website; its other programmes (when not on tour) include dance workshops for adults and children.

    reviewed

  3. L’Unic

    On one of the town’s most charming squares, timeless and reliable, it serves anything from breakfast to aperitifs. Pensioners love it for the postmarket slot; students crowd it to kick-start their evening.

    reviewed

  4. Le Mistral

    If anyone’s awake past midnight, chances are they’ll wind up at this happening basement club, with three bars and a dance floor. DJs spin house, R&B, techno and rap. For a table, buy a bottle.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Bar Sextius

    With live music and DJs playing house, reggae and raga, depending on the night, Bar Sextius is le local gathering spot - ask the in-the-know crowd here about Aix's latest in-spots.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Théâtre du Jeu de Paume

    Théâtre du Jeu de Paume was built in 1756 on the site of a royal tennis court; the curtain rises in the ornate Italianate auditorium most evenings from June to September.

    reviewed

  7. E

    La Belle Époque

    Swanky, purple and fluoro-lit, it’s a favourite of happening DJs and students. It’s ’appy ’our is between 7pm and 9pm, with two-for-one drinks.

    reviewed

  8. F

    L’Orienthé

    A Thousand and One Nights soft-lit den ideal for lounge music, sheeshas (water pipes) and teas.

    reviewed

  9. G

    Ciné Mazarin

    Aix’s student population ensures great cinema, from Oscar contenders to cult flicks, often in English.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Le Cézanne

    Aix’s student population ensures great cinema, from Oscar contenders to cult flicks, often in English.

    reviewed

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  12. Grand Théâtre de Provence

    This state-of-the-art, 1380-seat theatre presents musical performances and opera.

    reviewed

  13. I

    Le Med Boy

    Aix’s only gay bar packs in stand-and-drink twenty-somethings.

    reviewed

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