REGISTRATION
Regular Ticket*
A regular ticket purchase includes the events and activities listed below, which will take place during the regular event program from May 26-30, 2027. Please note: classes, tours, and certain activities will require specific RSVP as space is limited for each event, and will be available on a first come first serve basis. We will release the schedule and registration for these specific RSVPs in the fall.
A regular ticket purchase includes access to:
- Opening Reception and Cocktail Hour
- Campus Tours, Historical Tours of Aix, City Tour of Marseille
- Panel Discussion: IAU Past & Present
- Wine & Cheese Tastings
- Cooking, Ceramics, and Painting Classes
- “Back to the Classroom” Courses
- A Day in the Vineyard with Wine Studies Director Anthony Triolo
- An Evening Garden Party in Aix-en-Provence
- ACM-IAU 70th Anniversary Gala: Cocktail, Three-Course Meal, and Dancing
- Cocktail and Barbeque at the Atelier Marchutz
*The regular ticket price is $495 per person. A reduced ticket price of $295 is available for alumni and guests who are 28 years old and younger.
Additional Excursions
We’re excited to offer the following excursions and activities to continue the celebration and extend your 70th Anniversary experience into the week following our regular program, Monday, May 31 through Friday, June 4! These options are supplemental to the regular event program, and must be purchased in addition to the regular ticket during initial registration.
This extra trip allows alumni to explore the historical roots of IAU in Avignon through a day trip. The trip will include:
• Bus transportation
• Lunch
• Visit to the vieille ville
• Visit to the Palais des Papes
Maximum capacity: 50 people
$150
Take a picturesque overnight wine tour and discover the wine culture that Provence is famous for. The trip will include:
• Tour of four wine caves
• Private bus transportation
• Two lunches
• One dinner
• One breakfast
• Hotel accommodations for one night
Maximum capacity: 50 people
$650
Experience a day in Aix-en-Provence through a local lens! The day will include:
• Private tour of Aix
• French cuisine cooking class and lunch
• Sketching in the vieille ville
Maximum capacity: 50 people
$50
Tour the sites of Cézanne with an art historian and immerse yourself in the world of this iconic Aixois painter. The day will include:
• Private sites of Cézanne bus tour with an art historian
• Lunch in Tholonet
Maximum capacity: 50 people
$150
PROGRAM
Below is the general program of events for the 70th Anniversary Celebration & Gala. Please note this is an outline of events, and details are subject to change.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Accommodations
To accommodate alumni coming to Aix for the celebration, IAU has reserved a block of rooms at the following hotels. Please refer to each hotel below for more details including location, pricing, and how to book your room within IAU’s block.
Website: https://www.theoriginalshotels.com/en/hotels/aix-schuman
Address: 1 Avenue Robert Schuman, Aix-en-Provence, France
Distance to Manning Hall: 17 min on foot
Room Type: Studios
Allows pets: Yes
Number of rooms in block: 50
How to book:
- Send an email to : anniversaryinaix@iau.edu
- Write in the subject : Booking May 2027 AT ORIGINALS
- Include in your email the following information:
- Date of Arrival at the Hotel
- Date of Departure from the Hotel
- Number of people
- Type of bed : 1 double bed or 2 single beds
- Breakfast included : yes or no
- The IAU team will follow up with instructions for payment to the hotel to secure your booking.
Address: 15 Cours Gambetta – Espace Forbin, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
Distance to Manning Hall: 15 min on foot
Room Type: Studios
Allows pets: Yes
Number of rooms in block: 30
How to book:
- Send an email to : aixpalaisdescongres@odalys.fr
- Write in the subject : CC IAU – Booking May 2027 AT ODALYS CITY AIX CENTRE PALAIS DES CONGRES
- Put pauline.soddu@iau.edu in copy CC
- Include in your email the following information:
- Date of Arrival at the Hotel
- Date of Departure from the Hotel
- Number of people
- Type of bed : 1 double bed or 2 single beds
- Breakfast included : yes or no
- Each participant will make payment via a secure payment link that the Hotel will send after receiving the request.
- The participant has 24 hours to confirm the reservation and secure their room.
If you’d like to book your stay at a different hotel, we recommend the following hotels in Aix-en-Provence:
| Hotel | Website | Type | Google Rating | Distance to Manning Hall | Allows Pets (Y/N) | Cost Per Night* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Le Pigonnet | https://www.esprit-de-france.com | 5 stars | 4.5 | 1.9 km | Y; 15 kg max, €40/night. Only dogs are allowed and not allowed in single rooms. | ~€300 |
| Hôtel Saint Christophe | http://www.hotel-saintchristophe.fr/ | 4 stars | 4.2 | 800 m | Y; 12 kilos max, €25/night | ~€229 |
| Hôtel Aquabella | http://www.aquabella.fr/ | 4 stars | 4.4 | 450 m | Y; €15/night | ~€220 |
| Grand Hôtel Roi René | https://mgallery.accor.com/hotels | 4 stars | 4.4 | 950 m | Y; €25/night | ~€190 |
| Hôtel Negrecoste | https://hotelnegrecoste.com/fr/ | 4 stars | 3.8 | 550 m | Y; €10/night | ~€230 |
| Hôtel des Augustins | http://hotel-augustins.com/ | 3 stars | ~€230 | 550 m | Y; Small dogs only, €15/night | ~€230 |
| Hotel Escaletto | https://www.hotel-escaletto.com/ | 3 stars | 4.4 | 550 m | Y; €15/night | ~€149 |
| Hôtel de France | http://www.hoteldefrance-aix.com/ | 3 stars | 3.5 | 500 m | Y; €10/night/animal | ~€149 |
| Hôtel Paul | https://www.hotelpaul.fr/fr | 2 stars | 4.1 | 350 m | N | See website |
*Average/approximate pricing, please contact the hotel for exact pricing.
Arrival Information
If Arriving by Train
There are two train stations in Aix-en-Provence. The city center station is called Aix City Centre (for local journeys) and the Aix-en-Provence TGV station (for domestic and international trips) is located about 20 minutes outside of the city center.
Aix-en-Provence Bus Station (Gare Routière) is located close to the city center and welcomes shuttle buses to and from Marseille Provence International Airport and Aix TGV train station.
If arriving at the TGV Station, you can take bus A2 direction Aix-en-Provence to get to Aix Gare Routière/city center. If arriving from north of Aix, use the main concourse linked to the southbound platform by a footbridge across the rail tracks (stairs or elevators on both sides). Once there, you should see signs for public transport. Then follow the sign shuttle bus, go down the stairs again to the road under the train station (level -1). The A2 bus departs every 30 minutes.
If you plan to take the fast train (TGV) the same day that you fly into Paris: book a ticket in advance (recommended) departing from the TGV Station at Charles de Gaulle Airport (Terminal 2), you can use this website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/.
It is recommended that you leave at least 4 hours between your plane arrival time and your train departure time, as there are often long lines with customs, and it can take a while to pick up luggage.
If you do not plan to take the train on the same day you fly into Paris: Your train will depart from the train station Paris Gare de Lyon. Therefore, book your ticket, in advance again, departing from the Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at the Aix-en-Provence TGV station.
If Arriving by Plane
The closest airport to Aix-en-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), about a 30-minute bus ride or a 25-minute car ride from Aix-en-Provence. The number 40 shuttle bus, direction Aix-en-Provence, will take you directly to the Gare Routière in Aix-en-Provence, or we recommend the taxi services below.
Taxis
If you’re traveling with a larger party (4-5 people or more), we recommend reserving a taxi from the airport with one of our recommended taxis:
Aix Alain Service:
- Driver: Simon
- Contact: +33 06 08 00 13 13
Cezanne Transport:
- Driver: Mathieu
- Contact: +33 06 49 84 83 24