Opening time
Temporary closure for restoration work at the Atelier des Lauves:
- Restoration of the pavilion interior
- Planting of an olive grove to the north of the pavilion
- Completion of the garden landscaping work
Temporary closure of the Bastide du Jas de Bouffan and the Atelier des Lauves
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Atelier des Lauves
Last creative studio of the painter
The last studio of the painter Paul Cezanne, this small pavilion on top of the Lauves hill overlooks the rooftops of the city of Aix-en-Provence and invites visitors to discover the artist’s intimate world.
After a major phase of restoration, the Atelier des Lauves reopens for the summer 2026, marked by the commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the death of the Master of Aix. In this place full of memory, visitors can discover Cezanne’s working tools, his models, and the familiar objects that once guided his artistic exploration.
Rich in history, this house is now entering a new chapter. The ongoing restoration program aims to restore the site’s full authenticity and to reveal an essential part of the artistic and cultural heritage of Aix-en-Provence.
The last studio of the painter Paul Cezanne, this small pavilion on top of the Lauves hill overlooks the rooftops of the city of Aix-en-Provence and invites visitors to discover the artist’s intimate world.
After a major phase of restoration, the Atelier des Lauves reopens for the summer 2026, marked by the commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the death of the Master of Aix. In this place full of memory, visitors can discover Cezanne’s working tools, his models, and the familiar objects that once guided his artistic exploration.
Rich in history, this house is now entering a new chapter. The ongoing restoration program aims to restore the site’s full authenticity and to reveal an essential part of the artistic and cultural heritage of Aix-en-Provence.
Opening time
Temporary closure for restoration work at the Atelier des Lauves:
- Restoration of the pavilion interior
- Planting of an olive grove to the north of the pavilion
- Completion of the garden landscaping work
Reopening scheduled for spring 2027.
Access to the site
Prepare your visit and find the best access
By car
No parking on site
Parking Pasteur (15-minute walk)
A parking space reserved for visitors with reduced mobility is located in front of the reception building. The historic building is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. An interpretation room with various educational and interpretive materials is available in the reception building.
By bus
Lines 5 and 12 – Atelier Cezanne stop (avenue Paul Cezanne)
Audio guide
Equipment rental (on-site only)
Adult tour and children’s tour available.
Free audioguide app available to download (or QR code to scan) once your reservation is confirmed.
As you will be using your own smartphone for the tour, we highly recommend bringing your own headphones or earphones.
2€
English visitor guide
We have created a comprehensive written English Visitor Guide containing all the tour content.
You can easily download it to your smartphone before or during your visit to accompany you through the Atelier.
Restaurant – Food truck
Come taste the culinary creations of the chef from ’La Kemia’ restaurant in Aix-en-Provence.
Explore the museums of Aix
The discovery continues through Cezanne’s works and the cultural sites of Aix.
