Aix-en-Provence is known for its beautiful clear blue skies, with its sunlight attracting painters, along with many tourists. While your holiday may be filled with basking in the sunlight, you are going to experience some rainy days. But what do you do in Aix-en-Provence on a rainy day?
Carrieres de Lumieres
One of the top tourist attractions in Aix-en-Provence, only a short train ride from the town. It welcomes over half a million visitors annually. It is located next to Les Baux-de-Provence, offering indoor experiences. While you explore the area around Les Baux de Provence, you can purchase some of the best olive oil in the world.
St-Remy-de-Provence
This is where Vincent Van Gogh spend a year in asylum painting numerous masterpieces that are known throughout the world today. It is a short trip from Les-Baux-en-Provence where you can visit the asylum, gazing at the beautiful view of fields that Van Gogh would gaze at as he painted some of his best-known art, including Starry Nights.
City of Popes
A rainy day is the perfect opportunity to visit the City of Popes. In the fourteenth century, Rome became dangerous for the pope, moving him to the Provençal city of Avignon. The area is still surrounded by stone walls with winding narrow streets. You can explore the palace and fortress, both indoors, ideal for a wet day in Aix-en-Provence.
Near the palace you will find an indoor market brimming with fresh vegetables, meat, fish, bread, and vegetables. This is an outdoor market with good covering, so you can enjoy it in any weather.
Private Cooking Class
If you love French dishes, then a private cooking class may be the perfect way for you to spend a rainy day in Provence. With Cooking Classes in Provence, you can choose between an in-home cooking class or workshop, where you learn local dishes, cooking techniques, and produce so you can re-create the dish when you return home. We also offer fun baking classes to keep children busy on rainy days.
Fabulous Shopping
Aix-en-Provence offers some excellent shopping opportunities you can enjoy on a rainy day from exploring the selection of jewellery and clothing to the marvellous selection of antiques. From indoor shopping markets to boutique shops, you can spend the day enjoying some retail therapy as the rain continues to fall outside.
Don’t forget when shopping to take a break and enjoy a local pastry and a coffee at one of the many cafés you will pass during the day.
Conclusion
While a major attraction with Aix-en-Provence is the clear blue skies, you are going to encounter a wet day from time to time. The area offers a wide variety of things to do as a couple, friends, or family on rainy days, from exploring some of the rich culture and traditions, to learning how to cook the local favourites. Get in touch with Cooking Classes in Provence today to book your private cooking class without delay and choose three dishes to enjoy with your family and friends.