Aix-en-Provence

Railtour Suisse operates this 2-day, 1-night city trip to Aix-en-Provence, a destination known for its architecture, water features, and cultural heritage in southern France. You depart from Switzerland by second class rail and spend one night in a 3-star hotel. The package centers on Cézanne's studio, preserved as an intimate record of the artist's working life, and the city's thermal spas, which draw on a thousand-year tradition of well-being. Aix hosts festivals year-round featuring music, dance, and theatre, and its markets overflow with regional produce and calissons, the local almond confection. The visit suits history-lovers, couples seeking refined relaxation, and food travelers drawn to Provencal flavors and rosé. Autumn and spring offer the most pleasant timing, with active markets and festivals.