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Atelier Paul Cézanne
While Cézanne's last studio, Atelier Paul Cézanne, doesn't hold any of his works, is painstakingly preserved as it was at the time of his death, strewn with his tools and still-life models, giving the impression he's just popped out to the shops and will be back any moment. The atelier is 1.5km north of the tourist office on a hilltop; take bus 1 to the Cézanne stop.
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Cathédrale St-Sauveur
A potpourri of architectural styles, the Cathédrale St-Sauveur was primarily built between 1285 and 1350. A Romanesque 12th-century nave is incorporated in its southern aisle, the chapels were added in the 14th and 15th centuries, and there's a 5th-century sarcophagus in the apse. More recent additions include the 18th-century gilt baroque organ. The acoustics make the Gregorian chants (usually sung at on Sunday) an unforgettable experience.
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Centre Chorégraphique National
Long at the forefront of contemporary dance, Aix is now home to France's first purpose-built choreography centre, the Centre Chorégraphique National (CNN, National Choreographic Centre; rue des Allummettes). Opened in October 2006, this glass, steel and black-concrete box, Pavillon Noir, houses a 378-seat auditorium, roof deck and glass-walled rehearsal studios.
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Fondation Vasarely
The bold Bauhaus-style edifice, Fondation Vasarely is 4km west of town. Built in 1976, its 16 hexagonal spaces house vast architecture-meets-art works by Hungarian-born Victor Vasarely, the 'father of Optical Art'. Take bus 4 from La Rotonde to the Vasarely stop.
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Galérie d'Art du Conseil Général des Bouches du Rhône
Galérie d'Art du Conseil Général des Bouches du Rhône showcases photography and contemporary art.
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Musée Granet
Coinciding with the centenary of Cézanne's death, Aix's exceptional Muse Granet reopened in 2006 after nearly three years of works, tripling it in size. Housed in a 17th-century priory of the Knights of Malta, collections include 16th- to 20th-century Italian, Flemish and French paintings, including the museum's pride and joy, eight of Cézanne's works. Ongoing admission prices not yet finalised at the time of writing.
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Musée Paul Arbaud
Musée Paul Arbaud connects you to Aix's literary heritage with displays of books and manuscripts. It also exhibits Provençal faïence (tin-glazed earthenware).
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