Discover Provence

Few touristic visits are proposed to participants on Wednesday 23 September afternoon (free of charge).
Order your visit on your registration form. Limited admission places, « first come, first served ».

Guided Tour of ITER: 1 hour

Get an inside look at the construction site of one of the most ambitious scientific projects in history: ITER, the international tokamak under construction near Cadarache.

Available time slots (transport and detailed schedules):

Meeting point for all time sots: Mozart stop (580 Wolfgang Amadeus, 13100 Aix en Provence).

Please notes:

  • A valid official photo ID is mandatory (driving licenses and professional badges are not accepted).
  • Long trousers are required (shorts, dresses and skirts are not permitted).
  • Flat, closed-toe shoes are mandatory (open or high-heeled shoes are not permitted). Wearing socks is also recommended.
  • Photography is permitted during the visit, but not at the site entrances.
  • No laptops or baggage are permitted during the visit.

Guided Tour of WEST: 1 hour

Discover WEST, the French experimental tokamak of CEA-IRFM, located at the Cadarache centre.

Available time slots (transport and detailed schedules):

Meeting point for all time slots: Mozart stop (580 Wolfgang Amadeus, 13100 Aix en Provence).

Please notes:

  • A valid official photo ID is mandatory (driving licenses and professional badges are not accepted).
  • Long trousers are required (shorts, dresses and skirts are not permitted).
  • Flat, closed-toe shoes are mandatory (open or high-heeled shoes are not permitted).
  • Photography is strictly prohibited.
  • No laptops or baggage are permitted during the visit.

Guided Tour of Aix-en-Provence: 2 hours

Explore the heart of Aix-en-Provence with an English-speaking guide. Stroll through elegant Baroque fountains, charming pedestrian streets and historic squares that have shaped this city’s unique character over the centuries. A perfect introduction to one of Provence’s most beloved cities.

Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

  • Meeting point: 13:45 at the Tourist Office (300 Avenue Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence)
  • Guided tour: 14:00-16:00
  • Access: Badge required to access the event.

Granet Museum: 1 hour 30 minutes

Located in the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, the Granet Museum houses an exceptional collection spanning from Antiquity to the present day, with a particular focus on works connected to the region — including pieces by Paul Cézanne, the painter most emblematic of Aix. A cultural gem not to be missed. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

  • Meeting point: 13:45 at Granet Museum (Place Saint Jean de Malte, Aix-en-Provence)
  • Free visit: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Access: Badge required to access the event.

Calanques de Cassis Boat Tour: 1 hour

Setting off from the picturesque port of Cassis, board a hybrid electric boat and discover the first three calanques of the national park: Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau. Marvel at the dramatic limestone cliffs plunging into crystal-clear turquoise waters, a true natural wonder of the French Mediterranean coast..

Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

  • Meeting point: 12:45 at Mozart stop (580 Wolfgang Amadeus, 13100 Aix en Provence)
  • Shuttle departure: 13:00
  • Arrival in Cassis: 14:30
  • Transfer by small train to port and boarding: 14:30-15:00
  • Boat excursion: 15:00-16:30
  • Estimated return to Mozart stop: around 18:00
  • Access: Badge required to access the event.

Sainte-Victoire Hike: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

Discover the iconic Sainte-Victoire massif on a guided half-day hike departing from the village of Le Tholonet. Walk in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne, who immortalized this mountain in countless paintings, while your professional guide shares stories of the region’s Mediterranean flora, history and Provençal heritage. Suitable for all, with approximately 200 m of elevation gain.

Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

  • Meeting point: 13:45 at Mozart stop (580 Wolfgang Amadeus, 13100 Aix en Provence)
  • Shuttle departure: 14:00
  • Arrival at Le Tholonet: 14:30
  • Hike: 14:30-17:30
  • Estimated return to Mozart stop: around 18:00
  • Access: Badge required to access the event.
  • Equipment required: Sturdy shoes with grip and 0.75 L of water per person.