Ibis Styles Aix-en-Provence Universite

The accommodation comprises two 20 m² studios and a 30 m² one-bedroom apartment. The studios are arranged for two people and each has a kitchenette, a private bathroom and air conditioning. One has a double bed; the other offers two single beds, a layout suited to travellers who prefer to sleep separately. A flat-screen TV and soundproofing are also among the features shared by the rooms.

The one-bedroom apartment offers more space, with a seating area equipped with a TV. Its kitchenette lets you prepare meals using a hob, a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. It has a double bed and a sofa bed. The private bathrooms have a shower and a hairdryer. The studios are particularly suitable for stays for two, while the apartment has a separate living area where you can relax after a day in Aix-en-Provence.

The 24-hour reception makes arrivals at different times of day easier. Luggage storage is available, and check-in and payment can be quick. The terrace, furnished with outdoor furniture, provides a place to sit outside; the bar adds to the shared spaces. Buffet breakfast is served on site. The rooms have air conditioning, heating and soundproofed windows. A safe is also provided.

To prepare a meal, each kitchenette has a hob, a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. The rooms also have a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries, as well as bed linen and towels. A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in the rooms are available. The hotel offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms. Private indoor parking is available on site, with spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility; parking is subject to a fee and availability.

Aix-en-Provence is a Provençal city known for its fountains, historic façades and squares lined with plane trees. The hotel is in an urban area near Parc Jourdan, a garden popular for its paths and lawns. You can explore the centre on foot, between the streets of the old town, the markets and the terraces along Cours Mirabeau. This setting suits visitors who enjoy alternating between heritage, walks and breaks in public spaces, while keeping the facilities of a university city close at hand.

Musée Granet houses collections of paintings and sculpture, while Atelier Cézanne traces the painter’s life in his home city. The Hôtel de Caumont art centre hosts exhibitions in a restored town house. Parc Jourdan is 190 m away and Aix-en-Provence railway station is 330 m away; the bus station is 630 m away. The Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins and La Rotonde are also landmarks on walks around the centre. For a trip outside the city, Montagne Sainte-Victoire offers hiking routes and Provençal views.

Spring and autumn are pleasant times to visit the museums and walk the streets without the summer heat. In summer, plan walks for early morning or late in the day, then take a break in the shade of the plane trees. A day can combine a visit to the market on Cours Mirabeau, Musée Granet and a walk through the old town. You can also explore the surrounding area by car, with the landscapes of Sainte-Victoire and the villages of Provence making day trips.