About the City

Stroll down the elegant Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence, where sparkling fountains and imposing aristocratic buildings remind you of the city’s historical wealth and cultural significance. Savor your daily baguette from a local boulangerie or practice your French with friendly farmers market vendors. This idyllic town, known for its cafés, theaters, and vibrant markets, offers a quintessential French experience under its sunny skies.

Our partner universities offer academic programs tailored to your interests, with classes taught in English or French, while internship opportunities are designed to develop your professional skills and kickstart an international career. Beyond the classroom, immerse yourself in the town’s rich traditional culture through activities like volunteering at a local soup kitchen or an after-school children's center. Participate in excursions to the Roman town of Arles or the seaside town of Cassis, where you can sample local wines and visit the breathtaking Calanques National Park by boat, or explore Marseille, France’s cosmopolitan second-largest city. Engage with contemporary issues such as sustainability, migration, and intercultural diversity, all set against the backdrop of the region's thriving tourism industry and its deep-rooted connection to the Mediterranean basin.

Student Testimonials

"I loved studying abroad and recommend it to anyone interested! Aix is a beautiful small french town - a completely different scene than Paris. It gives that European town movie scene feeling. There were many places to meet people and the people in Ai..."

Valeria Cimmarotta

University of Delaware

GoOverseas

Fall 2023, France

"CEA CAPA worked with my college to curate an experience that was unique to us and our semester schedule. I was in Aix for about a month, and each day was full of surprises, fun, adventure, and educational opportunities. The staff at CEA CAPA was espe..."

Annika Sutter

GoOverseas

Spring 2023, France

"This program was absolutely amazing. I traveled almost every weekend, but I also loved the town enough that the affordability element was a plus! Easy access to regional and national transportation, a good mix of French and English (though many of th..."

Roree Stewart

Norwich University

GoOverseas

Fall 2022, France

"I would def recommend CEA CAPA internships to people that are wanting to learn more about the structure of their future professions. I had such a wonderful time there and have so much knowledge to take into other areas of life. I actually did a progr..."

Vivian Racz

University of Oklahoma

GoOverseas

Summer 2022, France

"Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Summer '19 in Southern France was the best experience of my life! I experienced a new culture, found new interests, made new connections and friends who became lifelong friends. When deciding to study abroad, CEA CAPA..."

Rohanna Foote

Grove City College

GoOverseas

Summer 2019, France

Programs in Aix-en-Provence (6)

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What Students are Saying about France

Studying Abroad as a First-Generation College Student in France
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Studying Abroad as a First-Generation College Student in France

CEA CAPA alum Payton Arbuthnot writes about her experience studying abroad as a first-generation college student studying in Grenoble, France.

Studying Abroad in Aix-en-Provence & Experiencing the Culture
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Studying Abroad in Aix-en-Provence & Experiencing the Culture

CEA CAPA alum Siah Potts writes about experiencing the beautiful weather and local culture while studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France.

How Interning in Paris Secured My Path to Law School
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How Interning in Paris Secured My Path to Law School

CEA CAPA alum Layne Diffley writes about her experience completing an internship in the legal sector in Paris, France. Learn more.

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Where You'll Study

Our Partner Institutions

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Alumni Ambassadors

Hannah Young

Hannah Young

Point Loma Nazarene University
Valeria Cimmarotta

Valeria Cimmarotta

University of Delaware
Grace Leeders (She/Her)

Grace Leeders (She/Her)

University of Missouri - Columbia
Kara Kimos (She/Her)

Kara Kimos (She/Her)

University of Delaware
Sophia Kraiker (She/Her)

Sophia Kraiker (She/Her)

University of Delaware

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Frequently Asked Questions

Studying abroad or completing an internship in Aix-en-Provence is a life changing event for many students. Aix-en-Provence is perfect for students who want to be in France without the hustle and bustle of Paris. When you study or participate in an internship in France, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain global insight, and expand your sense of cultural awareness. You will connect with a new culture, food, and meet people from all over the world.
This southern France college town comes with college prices for students and tourists. Like other student-friendly cities, it’s a very walkable city, filled with affordable museums, cultural sites, and free concerts to attend.
CEA CAPA offers many housing options while you're studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence. Standard CEA CAPA housing is included in your program price. In some study locations you may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing. For more information on housing, connect with your site specialist.

The CEA CAPA Aix-en-Provence study abroad program offers several housing options for students depending on their preferences. Most of CEA CAPA Aix-en-Provence's housing options span neighborhoods near the city center and are a 10-to-30-minute walk away from IAU College and AIX Marseille University.

Aix-en-Provence housing options include:
  • Apartments
  • Homestays
  • Independent Living
  • Shared Studio – Residence Mirabeau
Aix-en-Provence is not far from the French Riviera in southern France, about 20 miles north of Marseille, in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region. You’ll find connections on main routes to Italy and the French Alps in and around this charming city. Plus, France’s high-speed train, TGV, can get you from here to Paris in under three hours.
Aix-en-Provence is known as the “City of a Thousand Fountains.” Life in Aix (pronounced like the letter “x”) is slow, sunny, and laid-back. This classy corner of Provence is home to chic boutiques, famous farmers’ markets, illustrious lavender fields, and a thriving music and festival scene.

Aix-en-Provence Onsite Staff

Isabelle Kazan

Isabelle Kazan

Program Director