HOTEL RESTAURANT SPA IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Your next stop in Provence
On Place de Verdun, Les Grands Carmes reimagines a historic group of buildings as a hotel where contemporary architecture, light and the Provençal way of life come together in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.
A new Fontenille Collection destination in the heart of Provence.
Opening Spring 2027
The former Carmelite Convent
The name Les Grands Carmes preserves the memory of the Carmelite convent founded in the 14th century. Over the centuries, the site has housed a religious community, educational facilities, a fire station, a conservatory and judicial offices. Today, that history continues through a new hotel open to the city. The listed buildings, courtyards, passageways and sightlines have been preserved and reinterpreted, retaining the site’s identity while giving it new life.
Under the light of Aix-en-Provence
Founded around its thermal springs, Aix-en-Provence has cultivated a special relationship with light and well-being for more than two thousand years. Les Grands Carmes draws on this heritage through arches, curves and perspectives that recall the ancient thermal baths. Lime-finished walls, inspired by the colors of Cézanne’s studio, capture the Provençal light and come alive throughout the day. Wood, stone, linen, travertine, chrome and natural materials create a deliberately understated, warm palette.
A unique place in the heart of the city
The 42 rooms and suites extend this soothing simplicity, designed as retreats in the heart of Aix-en-Provence: oak floors, lime-washed walls, natural materials and omnipresent light. Some rooms open onto Place de Verdun and the Palais de Justice, others onto the leafy patio or the exterior of the house. In the bathrooms, arches, niches and mineral volumes gently reinterpret the thermal heritage of Aix-en-Provence.
Exploring Aix-En-Provence in a different way
An ideal base for discovering Aix-en-Provence and Provence from a fresh perspective, the hotel offers experiences rooted in the region: a Provençal lunch or afternoon treat at Café Verdun, a stroll through the patio, a dinner celebrating Mediterranean classics or a relaxing moment at the L’Occitane spa.
Our team shares its favorite places and itineraries: Cézanne’s studio, the Musée Granet, Provençal markets, Fontenille Collection hotels from the Luberon to Marseille, local wine estates, Luberon villages, Sainte-Victoire mountain and the calanques of Marseille and Cassis.
With each stay, Les Grands Carmes invites you to explore a Provence full of life, with its natural beauty, culture, gastronomy and well-being.
Provence by Fontenille Collection
From Aix-en-Provence, plan a journey through the Fontenille Collection hotels. City life, the Mediterranean, Luberon vineyards and the gentle landscapes of the Alpilles reveal different sides of Provence, all united by the same spirit of hospitality.
01 – Aix-en-Provence – Les Grands Carmes
Start in the heart of Aix, amidst heritage, culture, terraces and the art of living. An ideal first urban stop to discover Provence from its vibrant heart.
02 — Marseille & the Mediterranean — Les Bords de Mer
Join Marseille and change your perspective. Facing the sea, Les Bords de Mer offers a Mediterranean haven for swimming, gastronomy, and the light of the sea.
03 — The Luberon — Domaine de Fontenille & La Bastide du Mourre
In Lauris, the Domaine de Fontenille reveals itself in the rhythm of the vineyards and the Provençal countryside. In Oppède, La Bastide du Mourre invites you to a more intimate Provence, focused on nature and well-being.
04 — The Alpilles – Domaine de Chalamon
End your journey in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, amidst the olive trees and the landscapes of the Alpilles, in the peaceful and sunny atmosphere of the Domaine de Chalamon.
A multi-faceted Provence, one collection only.
A sustainable boutique hotel
Certified Green Key in Marseille
"Les Bords de Mer, which has been awarded the Green Key label, embodies the sustainability commitments of Fontenille Collection, Mission-driven hotel group, to more virtuous tourism that respects the Mediterranean and its ecosystem. The hotel limits its environmental impact through responsible energy management, the reduction of single-use plastics, seasonal and local cuisine, and natural cosmetic treatments - all concrete actions in favour of tourism that is more respectful of the Mediterranean coastline."