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Museum · Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Hôtel de Caumont
An 18th-century mansion in the quartier Mazarin, transformed into an art centre with period rooms, a French-style garden, a café and two major temporary exhibitions a year.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hôtel de Caumont
The Hôtel de Caumont is a mansion built between 1715 and 1742 in the quartier Mazarin, a few steps from the Cours Mirabeau. It is one of the rare hôtels particuliers in Aix with a courtyard and garden, like a small château within the city. It is listed as a historic monument.
Restored, it opened in 2015 as the Caumont Centre d'Art. The first-floor salons were decorated with 18th-century furniture, fabrics and objects to recreate the life of a noble Provençal family at the time. The rest of the building hosts two major temporary exhibitions a year, devoted to figures in art history.
An auditorium shows, in sessions throughout the day, a film about Cézanne and the Aix region, which helps to understand the places linked to the painter. Behind the mansion is a French-style garden with beds and a terrace where the café operates.
The programme changes each season: between one exhibition and another the centre may be partially closed for a few days. Check the current exhibition before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1h30 to 2 hours, including the exhibition, the salons, the film and the garden.
Best time
On weekdays in the morning. Between exhibitions there may be days when spaces are closed for installation; check the programme and opening times before you go.
How to get there
On foot, in the quartier Mazarin, about a 3-minute walk from the Cours Mirabeau, entering via rue Joseph-Cabassol.
Tip
Allow time for the film about Cézanne in the auditorium, which shows the painter's sites. Even if you don't see the exhibition, the café in the garden is a pleasant break. Large suitcases and backpacks are not accepted.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hôtel de Caumont
What can you see at the Hôtel de Caumont?
Rooms decorated in 18th-century style, a major temporary art exhibition, a film about Cézanne and the Aix region, and the French-style garden with a café.
Do I need to book?
It is not mandatory, but for the most popular exhibitions buying in advance avoids queues. Check before you go.
Can you enter with a suitcase?
No. Suitcases, large backpacks and scooters are not allowed in the art center.