EVENTS
There are a lot of creative people active in Aix-en-Provence, hence there are so many cute kid-friendly events. Especially in spring and fall. You just have to know when, where and for who! Here I will post some events which I come across and seem very interesting for you.
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Spring in the Provence 2024
Do you like Spring time just as much as me? Well, maybe living or traveling in Aix-en-Provence will convince you. Therefore I will sum up some very cool Spring activities with kids in Aix and in the Provence. Treasure hunt Josette la Poulette The very creative Camille from Pirouette Bobinette has designed a wonderful treasure hunt through Aix-en-Provence. It’s all about the chicken called Josette la Poulette, this year she became the mom of a baby chicken. But the name she wanted it to have, got stolen. Like detectives kids can search for indications through Aix, with the participating shops and museums. My kids loved the hunts from the previous…
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Christmas in Provence 2023
Ho, ho, ho… it’s time for the most wonderful time of the year. At least for those who are keen on Christmas! If you are one of those people like me, then you landed on the right page. Here I selected some promising Christmas events in the Provence. Of course I will keep in mind that you take your kid(s) along. Though I totally long for visiting a market without my kids too. Just me enjoying my vin chaud and glazing at stands for too long while nobody’s complaining… Here I present you my hot topic list. Aix centre Christmas Market November 15 – December 31 2023, Cours Mirabeau and…
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Apéros with family
If you are reading this blog and live in the Provence, then you already heard of them: apéros. And if you are new to this phenomenon, then try to experience an apéro with kids when in France! It’s a short word for apératif, and comes down to enjoying an early evening drink and bite with your friends or family. The French master these moments and lots of venues host an apéro. I have selected a few places around Aix-en-Provence where you can spend a wonderful time enjoying an apéro with kids. Terre Ugo, Puyricard This fairytale place is a family run lavender field. Terre Ugo is a very popular wedding…
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Festival de Pâques
The famous classical music festival of Aix-en-Provence will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. From 31 March until 16 April 2023, you can visit many talented musicians from all over the world who will show their talent to Aix. The best news is that there will be concerts for families too. How lucky to be able to visit a symphony during Festival de Pâques with kids in Aix? For all parents among you that aren’t the lucky ones with a ticket, no worries. Your kids have the chance to participate in (French spoken) workshops. From fabricating an instrument, to learning about the play ‘Peter and the Wolf’ . You can…
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Mômaix 2022 theatre festival
My family and I had just moved to Aix-en-Provence and where still finding our way around. In this time of feeling a bit lost, we came across the most wonderful festival you can think of. It’s Mômaix, a theatre festival for kids. Les mômes This annual theatre festival in Aix-en-Provence has programmed all types of shows especially for les mômes, a cute French word for kids. There will be danse, theatre, musical performances and even circus shows. Culture and children, it’s a magical combination! Mômaix is an initiative of the Aix municipality. This 2022 edition will host 37 shows in 16 cultural places in town. There are so many theatres…
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Festival C’est Sud
On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2022 it’s time to discover the festival C’est Sud à Aix-en-Provence. Families are very welcome to visit one of the 25 performances through town. This year there will be 9 several locations where you can let your kid be surprised with all kinds of creative happenings. I can really recommend to visit this family friendly festival in Aix-en-Provence. The 21th edition of the festival promesses theatre, dance, circus, performances, music, workshops for kids. The shows are for ‘tout public’ so everyone can enjoy the shows. My kids and I visited the festival last edition and it was wonderful. You don’t have to make…
