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Museum Estienne de Saint-Jean is a rewarding stop for art, history and curious minds. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Museum Estienne de Saint-Jean
In a fine 17th-century mansion in old Aix-en-Provence, the Hôtel Estienne de Saint-Jean houses the Musée du Vieil Aix, devoted to the history, traditions and daily life of the town. Its rooms, richly decorated with painted panels and period furnishings, display a charming collection evoking old Aix — santons and nativity figures, folk art, faience, portraits and remarkable painted screens depicting the city's famous Fête-Dieu processions. The elegant Baroque townhouse is itself part of the appeal, a beautifully preserved example of the aristocratic architecture that lines the streets of this refined Provençal city. Intimate and evocative, the museum offers a delightful window onto the customs, festivals and art of Aix through the centuries. Charming and richly local, the Musée du Vieil Aix is a lovely stop for anyone exploring the heritage of Aix-en-Provence.