The Boutique Hôtel Cézanne is a four-star hotel at 40 Avenue Victor Hugo in Aix-en-Provence, close to the Cours Mirabeau and the Rotonde fountain. It was a family home until it became a hotel in 1961, and it has 55 rooms in warm Provençal colours, a renovated courtyard terrace with a plane tree more than a century old, air conditioning and a lift. Breakfast is served in the courtyard or in the room, and private parking is available by reservation for a nightly fee. It is open all year. It is a mid-to-upper choice for an elegant base in one of the most graceful cities in Provence.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on a main avenue near the Rotonde, so the Cours Mirabeau, the old town and the bus station are within a few minutes on foot. The railway station is further out and reached by bus or taxi. Aix is walkable, and the hotel suits travellers who want to leave the car in the private parking and explore on foot. Parking must be reserved and is charged per night, so ask ahead if you are driving.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are decorated in sunny Provençal tones and vary in size, so request a larger room if space matters. The courtyard terrace is the hotel's best feature, with breakfast under the old plane tree in mild weather and a calm retreat from the avenue. A daylight seminar room is also on the terrace. Air conditioning and a lift add comfort. Breakfast can be served in the room, which is pleasant on a cold November morning. Quiet rooms facing the courtyard are worth requesting because the avenue carries traffic.
Who it suits
Couples, culture travellers and visitors who want an Aix base with a boutique character at a fair price. It is not a luxury resort, but the location and the terrace are strong. In November Aix is lively and mild and rates are lower than at festival time. Because the Cézanne studio at Les Lauves has been under restoration, the hotel's name is a nice link to the painter, while the old town and the markets are the real draw. Book ahead for weekends and for July, when the city fills.
Why stay here
- ✓55 rooms in Provençal style
- ✓Courtyard terrace with plane tree
- ✓Breakfast in room or courtyard
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Lift
- ✓Private parking by reservation
- ✓Near the Cours Mirabeau
- ✓Open all year
Good questions
How far is the hotel from the Cours Mirabeau?+
It is a few minutes on foot. The Rotonde fountain and the old town are also close.
Is there parking?+
Private parking is available by reservation for a nightly fee. Ask the hotel before you arrive.
Is the hotel open in winter?+
Yes, it is open daily all year. Rates are usually lower in November than in summer.
