Musée Granet: Aix-en-Provence's Artistic Heart

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Cours Mirabeau, a central thoroughfare in Aix-en-Provence, walk straight along the Cours towards Place Forbin. Turn right onto Rue du Quatre Septembre, then left onto Rue Cardinale. The Musée Granet will be on your right, adjacent to the Church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte. Note that due to security checks, you may need to enter at 15 Rue Cardinale.

• Public Transport

  From the Aix-en-Provence TGV station, take bus line L040 to the Gare Routière Quai 11. From there, it's a short walk to the Musée Granet. Alternatively, several bus lines (M1, 3, 5, 6, 13) stop near the museum at Gambetta or Saint-Jean. A single bus fare costs approximately €1.10 - €2. From the Rotonde, you can take bus lines M1, 3, 5, 6 and 13 (stop Gambetta or Saint-Jean).

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available in Aix-en-Provence. A taxi from the Aix-en-Provence TGV station to the Musée Granet typically costs between €30 and €45 and takes approximately 15 minutes. A short taxi ride within the city center will likely cost between €8 and €15.

• Parking

  If driving, the closest parking options are Parking Carnot (10-16 boulevard Carnot) and Parking Mignet, both a short walk from the museum. Parking Carnot has 675 places. Be aware that parking is paid. There is no drop-off area directly in front of the museum.