As you walk up to a second floor studio, you are welcomed by artisan M. Girault. His aray of…read moresantons span from floor to ceiling...all different sizes! We opted to buy the traditional American style nativity, the miniature version (easier to bring back home). Of course, getting the 3 kings, Jesus, Mary, Joseph, a couple donkeys, and the stable. It's southern France's tradition to invite the whole village to the nativity. He sells everyone from the Boulanger to a Bohemienne. There are even animals that attend the nativity scene: Pigeonnier and even a Lapin! M. Girault talked us through his studio explaining how he makes these delicate creations. You can catch him in the act of sculpting or painting when you arrive. On our next adventure to this magnificent studio, we will be getting some of the villagers to add to our collection. His santons were one of the best souvenirs we've purchased while traveling.

A lovely place with beautiful art. I came across this place wandering alleys near Place Ramus near…read moreCours Mirabeau in the old town here in Aix-en-Provence as a tourist on a Saturday night and came across this place. The art is lovely and the atmosphere was friendly. They have these beautiful little pieces for €10 that I bought a lot of as gifts for friends (see photos).

What a good place in Aix en Provence!!! Doing my studies in Aix after a Bachelor in London, I was…read morefeeling like in london when I' was at Seconde Nature every friday night. You have good music and venue playing, they host very famous french and also foreign DJ! Artistic performance are always very impressive like light painting, sculptur... and you find very good / cool people, sometimes difficult to have this in Aix! 4 stars and not 5 because it is closing at 12 (what a shameeee) and open only on Friday night

From the owner: Lieu numérique Il s'agit d'un lieu mais également d'un festival annuel, tous deux dédiés aux arts…read moremultimédia et aux musiques électroniques. Expositions, performances, projections, rencontres et concerts sont présentés tout au long de l'année. A travers sa programmation, Seconde nature met avant tout en lumière une création contemporaine hybride et décloisonnée. Offrant au public un espace de 200m2, c'est aussi une librairie, une salle de concert, une galerie, un espace bar avec petite restauration aux produits bio. Le tout, dans une ambiance cosy.

The real life upstairs studio of Paul Cezanne set in the hilly suburban outskirts of the town of…read moreAix-en-Provence. Massive windows allowing great light into the studio with period pieces and instruments used by the artist for his work. One can imaging the light cast upon the pieces which can be found in many of his works especially his still life pieces. The building houses a gift shop and is surrounded by a garden. Beware, besides mosquitos ... the studio is set in a hilly residential area with no street parking. Parking is several blocks away - uphill or down (with a subsequent corresponding descent or ascent upon the return!).

Museum tour was started with a short video of his life and then continued to Cezanne's studio. The…read morestudio is set-up as Cezanne may have left it. You will see his wooden model and fruit that may have been used to inspire his work. Gift shop to follow. I bought a pencil : ) Thought provoking experience. All pay homage to the mountain!