Hôtel de Caumont, Aix en Provence
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Hôtel de Caumont - by Bjs (CC BY-SA 4.0)





Description
The Hôtel de Caumont is a townhouse situated in the Quartier Mazarin of Aix-en-Provence. It was built in 1715 by the Marquis de Cabannes and (after being split into several apartments for most of the 20th century) it was used as a National Conservatoire of Music and Dance until its restoration and repurposing as a cultural center. The complex holds temporary exhibitions twice a year as well as musical performances. There are two ticket options: general (reviewed) here and General + temporary exhibition (different price).
Access & Transport
Address: 3 rue Joseph Cabassol, Aix-en-Provence The Caumont Art Centre is located 1 min from the cours Mirabeau The city is a 30mins drive from Marseille on the A7/A51 and can also be reached in 1h by regional train or bus. It is 80km / 1h drive southeast of Avignon on the A7. The closest parkings are 400-600m away: Mignet, La Rotonde and Carnot.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Aix-en-Provence and maybe the Granet Museum (also located in town).
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral (some electricity usage but repurposing of existing building). Preserves the city's architectural and artistic heritage.
Conclusion
The Hôtel de Caumont is not your typical museum experience; it is much more intimate and mixes architecture, interior decoration (with period furnishing) with some paintings. If your time in Aix allows for it and you enjoy cultural activities then this is an excellent option to consider.
Key positive
Beautifully renovated townhouse
Central location in Aix
Key negative
Temporary exhibitions are a little expensive
Not that much artwork on display
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility thanks to a ramp and lift to upper floors.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 29
MONDAY10:00 - 19:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 09
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:7
Max.child age:25
Price for family€20