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Aix-en-Provence, a prestigious heritage for your business seminar

Published on 10/20/2025

By : Elena

An elegant and inspiring destination for your professional events

Organizing a business seminar in Aix-en-Provence means immersing your teams in a city with unique charm, combining historical heritage, exceptional natural surroundings, modern infrastructure and the gentle Provençal way of life.

Located just 30 km from Marseille and perfectly served by the TGV, Aix is an ideal destination for combine professional efficiency, team cohesion And relaxation in a refined setting.

It is a perfect balance between culture, nature and elegance.

Aix-en-Provence is all the more famous for its authentic gastronomy : Provençal markets, calissons, rosé wines, olive oils, and sunny cuisine. For your corporate seminar, you can:

Organize dinners in gourmet or bistro restaurants in the city center
Plan Provençal buffets in gardens or private estates
Offer your teams original culinary experiences: local cooking workshops, gourmet markets, guided tastings

This gastronomic dimension reinforces the warm and memorable character of your event.

Aix-en-Provence, a city in the heart of Provence with quick and easy access for your seminars

Easily accessible from all over France, Aix-en-Provence benefits from a strategic position in the South of France. Close to Marseille, it is served by:

Aix-en-Provence TGV station, located 15 minutes from the city center (3 hours from Paris, 1 hour 15 minutes from Lyon, 30 minutes from Marseille)
Marseille-Provence Airport, 25 km away, which serves many European destinations
An efficient motorway network (A8, A51, A7) quickly connecting Aix to major regional cities

From now on, efficient public transport solutions are being implemented: Francebus proposes the coach and minibus rental with professional driver For ensure shuttles, transfers and excursions in the region.

This accessibility facilitates the arrival of collaborators and partners from all over France and abroad, while allowing a smooth logistics for corporate events.

A “high-end” offer with infrastructure adapted to seminars and professional events

Aix-en-Provence is renowned for the quality of its reception and its infrastructureIt also offers emblematic places to discover or privatize for your business seminar.

Many 4★ and 5★ hotels have modern seminar rooms, often in the heart of renovated historic buildings, with gardens or terraces for convivial moments. The city also offers several convention centers And event spaces modular, suitable for all group sizes. Among the key options:

🏢 The Aix-en-Provence Convention Center, a major facility for professional events

Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, just a few minutes' walk from the Cours Mirabeau and the historic center, the Congress Center is an essential address for organizing seminars, conventions, congresses or eexhibitions.

This modern and functional place offers modular spaces perfectly suited to the needs of businesses and event organizers. The building has a 500-seat amphitheater, ideal for plenary sessions, conferences or product launches, as well as several modular meeting rooms, allowing you to host workshops, training sessions or exhibitions of different sizes.

A spacious lobby and an outdoor terrace complete the available spaces, creating a pleasant setting for breaks or cocktails.

Thanks to its central location, the center is easily accessible on foot from the main hotels, restaurants and cultural sites. It is also very well connected to:

Only 15 minutes from the TGV station
25 minutes from Marseille-Provence airport, with a large public car park nearby

The Aix-en-Provence Convention Center combines accessibility, comfort and efficient technical services, in an elegant and typically Aix setting, ideal for making your event a success.

🏨 The Aquabella Hotel & Spa, 4★

Located at the foot of the ancient medieval ramparts, a stone's throw from the Cours Mirabeau and the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, theAquabella Hotel & Spa is an essential address combining modern comfort, Provençal architecture and a well-being atmosphere.

Her central location, its well-equipped seminar facilities and its large spa area make it a very popular place for professional events, business trips and residential seminars.

The hotel benefits from exceptional access:

A few minutes walk from the old town, shops, restaurants and emblematic sites (Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, Cours Mirabeau, etc.)
In the immediate vicinity of public parking lots and major roads
15 minutes from the TGV station and 25 minutes from Marseille-Provence airport

This ideal location allows participants to take full advantage of the charm of Aix while remaining close to the place of stay.

The Aquabella counts 110 rooms elegant, air-conditioned and soundproofed, decorated in a sober style combining natural materials and soft tones, with: flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, minibar, safe, courtesy tray. Some rooms offer views of the old town or the hotel gardens. The rooms are designed for the comfort of business travelers as event groups.

One of Aquabella's major assets is its 2,500 m² wellness area, directly inspired by Roman baths and fed by a natural thermal spring: a large heated outdoor pool, open almost all year round, saunas, hammams, sensory showers, jacuzzi and relaxation area. It's the ideal place to offer your colleagues a relaxing break after meetings or organize a residential seminar in a relaxing atmosphere.

In addition, the hotel allows you to eat by offering you:

The RestaurantOrangery : refined Mediterranean and Provençal cuisine, served in a bright room overlooking the gardens
La Terrasse de la Tour (in season): outdoor space at the foot of the ramparts, perfect for cocktails or sunny lunches
Lounge Bar, a friendly place for informal moments

The culinary offer is perfectly adapted to seminar groups with customizable menus and gourmet breaks.

Regarding seminars, the hotel has several modular meeting rooms, perfectly equipped, able to accommodate up to 250 people depending on the configuration. The Aquabella is particularly popular for residential seminars combining work and relaxation, in an elegant but friendly atmosphere.

🏨 La Villa Gallici, 5★ exceptional Relais & Châteaux in Aix-en-Provence

Nestled in a green setting a few minutes walk from the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, the Villa Gallici is a real charming Provençal house transformed into prestigious Relais & Châteaux hotel.

It perfectly embodies the Aix art of living, blending French refinement, Italian baroque decor, and warm hospitality. It is a ideal address For high-end business stays, management committees or seminars in a small group seeking peace, elegance and excellent service.

Villa Gallici is located on the heights of Aix, just:

10 minutes walk from Cours Mirabeau and the historic center
15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence TGV station
25 minutes from Marseille-Provence airport

The hotel is surrounded by a wooded park and French gardens, offering unobstructed views of the Aix countryside and the Sainte-Victoire mountain. This enchanting setting makes it ideal for organizing events in a peaceful environment, while remaining close to the city's attractions.

Villa Gallici offers 23 rooms and suites, each decorated in a unique style inspired by 18th-century Provençal and Italian residences: period furniture, precious drapes, refined lighting, large marble bathrooms. The atmosphere is both luxurious and warm, perfect for executive stays or high-end events for small groups.

The restaurant at this Relais & Châteaux is renowned for its gourmet French cuisine with Provençal accents. It features an elegant dining room, extended by a shaded terrace overlooking the gardens, a refined menu showcasing local and seasonal produce, and a wide selection of regional wines and fine French vintages. The hotel also offers the possibility of organizing private dinners, cocktail receptions, or tailor-made business meals.

Villa Gallici boasts an exclusive wellness area: an outdoor pool surrounded by deckchairs and gardens. Spa by Villa Gallici features treatment rooms, massages, a hammam, and a fitness room. This relaxing setting is perfect for breaks between meetings or for offering your colleagues a moment of well-being in an exceptional location.

In addition, it hosts small-scale professional events in a very high-end spirit: elegant and modular rooms for meetings, management committees or high-end residential seminars (small groups), private outdoor spaces for cocktails, dinners or presentations. In addition, a team is dedicated to creating tailor-made events: technical set-up, catering, floral decoration, local entertainment.

This venue is ideal for confidential seminars, executive retreats or exclusive incentives.

🏨 The Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel, 5, contemporary elegance in the heart of Provence

Located a few steps from the Grand Théâtre de Provence and only a 5-minute walk from the historic center, theRenaissance Hotel Aix-en-Provence is a leading destination for business travelers, high-end seminars and corporate events.

Combining contemporary design, 5-star comfort and modern professional facilities, it is one of the most popular establishments in Aix for residential seminars, conventions And incentives.

The hotel enjoys an ideal location:

5 minutes walk from the city center, Cours Mirabeau and the bus station
15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence TGV station
25 minutes from Marseille-Provence Airport
Easily accessible by major motorway routes (A8, A51)

Its location makes it a perfect base for events combining work, comfort And discovery of the city on foot.

The hotel has 133 rooms and suites Spacious, designed in an elegant contemporary style with touches inspired by the light and colors of Provence: large bay windows, designer furniture, Marriott Signature bedding, marble bathroom with walk-in shower or bathtub, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, minibar, Nespresso machine. Some suites have terraces with views of the Grand Théâtre or the gardens. The rooms are designed to offer optimal comfort to seminar participants, in a sober and modern atmosphere accompanied by room service available 24 hours a day.

The hotel has a gourmet restaurant and elegant lounge areas:

Atmosph'R Restaurant : creative cuisine inspired by Provençal products, served in a bright, contemporary setting with an outdoor terrace
Friendly Lounge Bar for cocktails or afterwork

The Renaissance offers guests a complete wellness area: a heated indoor swimming pool surrounded by large bay windows, a spa by Renaissance offering massages, face and body treatments and a modern fitness room accessible 24 hours a day.

The hotel is particularly well equipped for hosting professional events, as it offers a modular main room of approximately 30m² that can accommodate up to 300 people and 7 meeting rooms ranging from 10 to 80 people.

The Renaissance Hotel is a safe bet for large professional events, while offering an elegant and bright setting.

These venues offer an elegant and intimate atmosphere, ideal for high-end management committees, conferences or incentives.

Team Building in Aix-en-Provence: Strengthen cohesion in the heart of Provence

Aix-en-Provence is brimming with places to host team building activities. Indeed, it offers a countless selection of ideal locations for organizing outdoor and cultural activities and enjoying a relaxing time spent sharing with your colleagues.

🌳 Cours Mirabeau, the soul of Aix-en-Provence

This majestic avenue lined with plane trees connects the Place de la Rotonde, at the bottom of the city, to the Mazarin district, to the south. A true symbol of Aix's elegance, it is an essential promenade, combining historical heritage, the good life, and urban life.

It is also a strategic location for the seminars and corporate events, because of its centrality and of its unique atmosphere.

This combination of nature and architecture makes it a walk of rare beauty, much appreciated by visitors and locals alike.

Today, the Cours Mirabeau is the nerve center of Aix's cultural and social life:

Many iconic brasseries, such as "Les Deux Garçons" (founded in 1792), have welcomed personalities such as Cézanne, Zola and Picasso.
Terrace cafes, bookstores, ice cream parlors and boutiques line the avenue, creating a chic and relaxed atmosphere.

Throughout the year, the course hosts markets, festivals and public events such as the Christmas & chalet market in December, the plant and flea market, food and craft markets, cultural parades and summer events.

For a seminar or incentive, a coffee break or cocktail on a terrace of the Cours Mirabeau is an excellent way to discover the authentic Aix spirit.

Cours Mirabeau is also a strategic starting point for urban rallies, cultural guided tours, or team-building activities in the city center. Teams can easily reach the Mazarin Quarter, the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the Granet Museum, and the Provençal markets on foot.

Its accessibility and central location make it an ideal stopover when organizing a seminar program in Aix.

🏛️ The Granet Museum, a prestigious cultural venue

The Granet Museum is the main museum of fine arts, archaeology and decorative arts in Aix-en-Provence. Located on Saint John of Malta Square, in the Mazarin district. It was founded in 1838 in the former priory of Saint-Jean-de-Malte (17th century building), which gives the museum a very rewarding historical and architectural setting.

It houses collections of French, Dutch, Flemish, and Italian paintings spanning the 14th to 19th centuries. Among the iconic works is Ingres' "Jupiter and Thetis." The museum also houses works by Rembrandt (self-portrait), as well as pieces by Cézanne, Giacometti, Nicolas de Staël, and other major artists.

The museum also houses archaeological finds from local excavations, notably from the oppidum of Entremont, a Gallic town near Aix.

The museum tour includes decorative objects, historical sculptures and various heritage elements.

The museum offers approximately 4,500 m² of exhibition space for the permanent collections. The Chapel of the White Penitents constitutes a dedicated extension, in particular to the modern/20th century collection (Granet XXe).

The museum (Saint-Jean de Malte site) is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except on certain Thursdays when it is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the Granet XXe / Planque collection section, the opening hours may vary depending on the exhibition periods:

Full price: €6.50
Reduced rates: €5.50
Free: for those under 18, students up to 26, job seekers, certain social or cultural categories, and certain Sundays

The museum covers several artistic movements and several eras, which makes it a rich and comprehensive place.

🍇 Vignevasion events

Vignevasion Events is an event agency based in Aix-en-Provence, specializing in organizing seminars, team-building events, and corporate parties in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region. The agency focuses on authentic experiences rooted in nature, local expertise, and the Provençal terroir.

They offer tailor-made events based on your requests and needs.

It offers different types of team-building activities segmented into 3 main families:

Gourmet team building: workshops on local gastronomy, wine tastings, making local products
Nature team building: walks, hikes, outdoor activities in the Provence region
Team building games/challenges: rallies, life-size escape games, role-playing games, interactive challenges

Doing a team-building activity "in the vineyards," or around local expertise, allows you to get away from the purely "office / meeting room" context. This promotes recharging, relaxation, and a stimulating environment. The agency adapts the experience to your number of people, your objectives, your budget, and your constraints. You are not considered as a "standard catalog." Their approach allows you to combine a moment of cohesion (leisure, nature, tasting) with professional objectives (strengthening team spirit, promoting belonging, etc.).

They explicitly mention promoting local partners, short supply chains, and respect for the environment.

Based in Aix-en-Provence, the setting is very advantageous: Provence, vineyards, nature, typical villages, which is a plus for a differentiating team-building.

Choose France Bus for your business trips to Aix-en-Provence

Success and fluidity

To ensure the success and smooth running of a seminar while simplifying your travel, transport logistics are essential. Francebus makes available a fleet of vans, coaches and minibuses with professional drivers, to ensure your transport as well as your transfers: airport ↔ hotels or seminar venues. In addition, daily shuttles are available if necessary for ensure your travel between the different event sites and excursions to your activities.

In order to carry out your trips in the best possible conditions, we adapt to your requests by offering:

Vans: 8 people
Minibus: 19 people
Midibus: 35 people
Coaches: 49 people

Thanks to a perfect knowledge of the Aix and Provence region, Francebus provides one-off trips, comfortable And custom made, so that your teams can focus on what matters most: their event.

By reserving coaches or minibuses adapted, you guarantee: