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Key points
- The easiest destination to reach: TGV station and airport close by.
- Bastides, château hotels and city hotels, right up to the foot of the Sainte-Victoire, a Grand Site de France.
- Ideal for a day meeting or a short offsite when participants are coming from several cities.
Why Aix-en-Provence
Aix combines a lively city, a varied choice of meeting venues and fast access. It is the natural starting point for a corporate retreat in Provence: you can hold a day meeting in town, or reach a bastide or estate in the Aix countryside within minutes.
To the east, the Sainte-Victoire massif was awarded the Grand Site de France label (a French designation for protected landscapes of national importance) in 2004, renewed in 2011 and again in 2019. The Grand Site covers 17 municipalities, including Le Tholonet, Vauvenargues, Puyloubier and Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde.
Getting there
| Journey | Time or distance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Aix-en-Provence TGV | 2 h 55 min | Office de tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence |
| Aix-en-Provence TGV station → Aix city centre | about 15 km, shuttle every 30 minutes | Office de tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence |
| Marseille Provence Airport → Aix centre (shuttle line A2) | about 30 minutes | Aéroport Marseille Provence |
| Marseille Provence Airport → Aix-en-Provence TGV station | 15 minutes | Aéroport Marseille Provence |
Types of venue
- In town: hotels with meeting rooms, convenient for a day meeting or an evening in the historic centre.
- The Aix countryside: bastides and château hotels set in parkland, a few minutes from the city.
- Sainte-Victoire: quiet hotels and estates with mountain views, for a residential seminar or a leadership team meeting.
Published prices
| Venue | Town | Published package | Stated conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Negrecoste | Aix-en-Provence | day meeting: €69 per person; half day: €61 | minimum 15 participants; excl./incl. VAT not stated |
| Domaine de Roquerousse | Salon-de-Provence (west of the Pays d’Aix) | from €59 per person | welcome coffee, lunch, break, meeting room; from 4 to 400 people; excl./incl. VAT not stated |
| La Bastide Bourrelly | Cabriès (Calas) | day meeting and residential seminar package: €125 per person | excl./incl. VAT not stated |
Recorded from the official websites on 11 November 2026. These venues are mentioned for their public rates and are not, to date, partners of Guide Séminaire. Estimate your budget.
Our venues in Aix-en-Provence
We are currently visiting the venues in this area. Venue profiles are published after each visit. In the meantime, we pass your request on to suitable venues: describe my event.
Our advice
- Avoid July if you are looking for peace and quiet and moderate prices: the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence runs from 1 to 20 July 2027.
- Arrange transfers from the TGV station or the airport for a group: the public shuttle does not serve countryside venues.
- Combine a working day with an activity: a hike towards the Sainte-Victoire, a tasting at a wine estate, a treasure hunt in town.
Sources and method
Information checked on 11 November 2026.
- Un Grand Site de France — Grand Site Sainte-Victoire : label awarded in 2004, renewed in 2011 and 2019
- Les communes — Grand Site Sainte-Victoire : 17 municipalities
- Accès et transports — Office de tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence : TGV station 2 h 55 min from Paris, shuttle every 30 minutes
- Navette Aix-en-Provence — Aéroport Marseille Provence : about 30 minutes to Aix centre
- Gares les plus proches — Aéroport Marseille Provence : Aix TGV station 15 minutes away
- Séminaires — Hôtel Negrecoste : published packages
- Séminaire en Provence — Domaine de Roquerousse : published package, capacities
- Séminaire entreprise — La Bastide Bourrelly : published packages
- Festival d’Aix-en-Provence — Festival d’Aix-en-Provence : 2027 edition from 1 to 20 July
Frequently asked questions
How do we get to Aix-en-Provence for an offsite?
By TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV station, 2 h 55 min from Paris according to the tourist office, then by shuttle or transfer to the venue. Marseille Provence Airport is linked to central Aix by a shuttle in about 30 minutes.
How much does a day meeting cost in Aix-en-Provence?
Packages published by venues in the Pays d’Aix start, for example, at €69 per person (Hôtel Negrecoste); other venues only quote on request. Recorded on 11 November 2026.
Can we hold a retreat at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire?
Yes. The Grand Site Sainte-Victoire covers 17 municipalities, including Le Tholonet, Vauvenargues and Puyloubier, where there are estates and hotels that host groups.
