The Allées Provençales in Aix-en-Provence

The origins of the Allées Provençales in Aix-en-Provence

Les Allées, also known as the Allées Provençales, date from April 2007 and form Aix-en-Provence's most recent district, acting as a genuine extension of the historic centre.

Designed in consultation with the city and in partnership with city-centre retailers, the Allées perfectly illustrate Aix-en-Provence's motto: a source of inspiration! The Allées are Aix's shopping destination, with more than 50 shops and restaurants. This new heart of the city includes housing, shops and offices, private car parks as well as a public car park. The Allées Provençales are ideally located just 200 metres from the Place de la Rotonde, renowned for its fountain dating from 1860 and a strategic landmark in Cézanne's city.

The "Les Allées" shopping centre is arranged around two complementary main blocks, opening widely onto squares and pedestrian streets perfect for strolling, in the purest Aixois tradition. In 2008, the Allées were awarded the PROCOS prize (Promotion Commerces et Services Spécialisés) and the CNCC trophy (Conseil National des Centres Commerciaux) for the best shopping centre completed in 2007, and have since become a model for integrating retail space into a city centre.

The must-sees of the Allées Provençales in Aix-en-Provence

The Allées Provençales are the ideal place to make the most of the city and go shopping, located at the foot of the Cours Mirabeau. Indeed, with more than 50 shops and restaurants, they offer a day of shopping combining charm and modernity right in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.

The Grand Théâtre de Provence, designed by architect Vittorio Gregotti, stands at the very heart of this new urban centre, which has become the new hub of city life. Also part of this modern architectural ensemble is the black pavilion: the Ballet Preljocaj choreographic centre, as well as the Cité du Livre with the Méjanes library, the Fondation Saint John Perse, the Vidéothèque d'Art Lyrique and the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office. The district is also home to the Conservatoire Darius Milhaud: a 7,000m² building with unconventional architecture by Kengo Kuma.

Living in the Allées Provençales district in Aix-en-Provence

This, the most recent district of Aix-en-Provence, is trendy, modern and full of authenticity. Its strategic location offers an unrivalled quality of life. You will be close to the shopping centre housing major brands, the SNCF railway station, as well as the bars and restaurants of the Cours Sextius and Cours Mirabeau. It is one of the best districts in Aix-en-Provence.

Within this recent district, just steps from Aix-en-Provence's historic centre, you will mainly find new, secure and bright flats, some with parking and a terrace. The buildings here tend to be modern, with clean lines, and the homes on offer are spacious. Its proximity to every amenity makes it a highly sought-after district.

Property prices in the Allées Provençales district in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence, the city of a thousand fountains, offers an unrivalled quality of life; however, property prices in Aix remain fairly high. As for property prices within the Allées Provençales district, they match the district's appeal and sit at the upper end of the Aix market, at around €8,000/m².

If you are considering the purchase of a house or the purchase of a flat in Aix-en-Provence, and more specifically in this district, visit our BARNES Aix-en-Provence agency to benefit from our advice and the best of property in Aix-en-Provence.