Lauves Studio
The Lauves studio is a real place of memory, marked by Cezanne's imprint. Here you can discover objects familiar to the painter and immerse yourself in his creative intimacy.
In 1901, Cézanne purchased a plot of land on the Lauves hill and had a house built there, with his studio on the upper floor.
He worked there every day for the last four years of his life.
This studio became the setting for his *Grandes Baigneuses*, the masterpiece of his later years. He even had a slit, a ‘passe-tableau’, cut through the north façade of his studio so that he could view his large canvases in natural light, directly from his garden. In addition to these masterpieces, he also worked on his still lifes and portraits, notably those of his gardener, Vallier.
The gardens are open to the public free of charge on the first and third Sundays of every month.
Cultural programme: find all the information about events and workshops on the website.
Online ticketing will open shortly. Please note that places are limited and booking is strongly recommended. For further information, please visit the website or contact them by email.
The Lauves studio is one of Cézanne’s three sites, alongside the Jas de Bouffan country house and the Bibémus quarries.
The site does not have a luggage storage facility.
Opening
From 04/07 to 30/09/2026 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Last tour departure at 5:00 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
Last tour departure at 4:00 pm.
Photo gallery
Environment
- 10 - 20 min from a train station by bike
- 20 - 30 min walk from train station
- Close to a public transportation
- Town outskirts
- Less than 10 min from a bus stop by car
- Less than 10 minutes from an SNCF train station by electric bike
- Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
- Less than 10 min from a bus stop by bike
Rates
Full price: 9.50 to 15 € (depending on the option chosen: self-guided audio tour, guided tour in French and English, or in-depth tour in French; free audio guide app, additional charge of €2 for an audio guide available on site)
Reduced price: 7.50 to 13 € (depending on the service: self-guided audio tour, guided tour in French and English, or in-depth tour in French; reduced rate subject to conditions: young people aged 13 to 18, students aged 18 to 25 on presentation of a valid student card; free audio guide app, €2 surcharge for audio guides purchased on site).
Garden ticket: €1–€2.
The gardens are open free of charge to all visitors on the first and third Sundays of each month (tickets can be collected from the site reception).
Free admission under certain conditions:
- Children up to 13 years old
- Unemployed persons (proof of unemployment dated within the last 3 months)
- RSA beneficiaries (proof of eligibility required)
- Mobility inclusion or disability card (card must be presented)
- ICOM, ICOMOS professional card (presentation of card)
- Tour guide (presentation of card)
- Press card (valid for 1 person upon presentation of card)
- Aix City Pass (presentation and validation of card)
- Culture du Cœur member
Tickets will be available soon. Please note that places are limited and booking is strongly recommended. For further information, please visit the website or contact them by email.
For adult groups (15 or more people), please contact the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office by email at the following address: sites@aixenprovencetourism.com.
Method of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Online payment
Services
Equipments
- Parking nearby
- Restaurant
- Toilets
Services
- Shop
- Checkroom
- Available for private hire
- Booking obligatory
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Restaurant
- Fast food
- Guided tours
Discover also
Les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine à l’Atelier des Lauves
À l’occasion des Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, l’Atelier des Lauves vous ouvre ses portes pour un week-end d’exception dédié à l’univers de Paul Cezanne et aux métiers du patrimoine.