The Cours Mirabeau, the fountains, the terraces shaded by plane trees: Aix-en-Provence has that Provençal charm that invites you to take your time. It is an ideal holiday destination, and a pleasant base for a workation, a stone's throw from Marseille and the calanques. If you need to fit in some work during your stay, the city has what it takes in cafes and coworking spaces. Here are our addresses for working quietly in the morning before going for a wander around old Aix.
Aix has a laid-back rhythm that suits a workation well: you work in the morning, have lunch on a terrace, and take it easy for the rest of the day. The city is compact and pedestrian-friendly, so everything is done on foot between the Cours Mirabeau and the lanes of the centre. And for nature lovers, the Sainte-Victoire so dear to Cézanne and the calanques of Marseille are within reach, a way to vary your breaks once the laptop is closed.
Work in the morning, wander in the afternoon
In Aix, as everywhere in Provence, the morning is the right time to work: cafes are quiet, the wifi is available and the heat is still mild. You wrap up the essentials, then enjoy the afternoon for the market, shaded terraces or a trip to the Sainte-Victoire. Schedule your important tasks early: it is the most efficient and coolest slot.
Our cafes to work from
For a studious morning, Vanim, on place des Tanneurs, is a cosy coffee shop with wifi and outlets, perfect for concentrating over a specialty coffee (closed Sundays and Mondays). And for book lovers, Book In Bar, a bookshop-cafe with outlets, is a perfect cocoon for a quiet work session.
For video calls, aim for a coworking space
When your day looks packed, a coworking space gives you the quiet and outlets you need. Cowork'In Aix, in Les Milles, can be booked by the day without a subscription (€28 excl. VAT as of 30/09/2026): a good option if you have a car. The other addresses are in our guide where to work in Aix-en-Provence.
Aix in summer: in the shade of the plane trees
Aix has an advantage against the heat: its streets shaded by plane trees and its cooling fountains. In the morning, a terrace in the shade of old Aix is very pleasant for working; in the hot hours, you are better off inside a cafe or coworking space. For heatwave days, all our tips are in working in the cool.
Plan your workation
Spot your places on the Deskover map, set your time slots and let your team know your hours. The complete workation guide is here: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I work remotely in Aix-en-Provence without booking?
In a laptop-friendly cafe like Vanim or Book In Bar: wifi, calm and good coffee in the morning. Ideal for a few hours of work.
Is Aix a good workation base?
Yes: Provençal charm, shaded streets, and twenty minutes from Marseille and the calanques. Perfect for combining remote work and discovering Provence.
Where can I take an important video call in Aix?
In a day-access coworking space like Cowork'In Aix, for the silence and the outlets, rather than in a cafe in high season.
