Our assets in the Pays d’Aix

A champion of business and demographic development, Aix-en-Provence has been able to take advantage of its international image as a city of art and culture. Today, this dynamism benefits the entire region of Aix. The alliance between a strong, well-established economic sector and an exceptional quality of life is a success. Provence benefits companies but also all those who are passionate about the landscapes and the light of the South, the many cultural festivals, sports, an exceptional living environment, a sunny climate…
economie

The ecosystem

8 poles of competitiveness

SAFE, CAPENERGIES, SCS, OPTITEC…

3 support sectors

innovation

Innovation

implantation

Establishment and development

creation

Creation and takeover

Accessibility

1 international airport

Marseille Provence

1 aerodrome aix les milles

1st French port

1er French port in terms of overall traffic

1 TGV train station

large motorway network

Education

Universities and engineering schools

Many universities and engineering schools, 80.000 students at the Académie Aix-Marseille

Continuing education

Foreing language teaching institutions

Research Laboratories

Numerous public, private and acedemic laboratories

qualite de vie

Major events

International Piano Festival at La Roque d'Anthéron

Aix-en-Provence Festival

Aix-en-Provence Lyrical Art Festival

Aix-en-Provence Easter FESTIVAL

Recreation and culture

3 cinema complexes

Numerous museums

Numerous venues for shows and conferences

Pays d'Aix Arena

6mic music hall

Grand theatre of provence (gtp)

City of books

High-level sports

Numerous sport clubs

Aix marseille provence rugby, pauc ( pays d’aix university handball club), le pavvb ( pays d’aix venelles volley-ball), le pan water polo…

Various sport facilities

stadiums and gymnasiums, swimming pools, golf courses and tee offs…

1 sports hall

Pays d ‘aix Arena

Must-see sites

sainte victoire mountain

cézanne route

abbaye of silvacane at La roque d’anthéron

the "côte bleue" and the creeks

THE CAMARGUE AND LUBERON REGIONAL PARKS

and many others...