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Second home insurance in Provence: what every owner must check
Vacancy clause, wildfire risk, theft during prolonged absence — insuring a second home in Provence correctly requires particular vigilance. What your policy absolutely must cover.
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June in Aix-en-Provence: the ideal month for your second home
Before the July crowds arrive, June offers Aix a unique light and gentleness. Free festivals, art gardens, seasonal markets — here is how to make the most of your Provençal second home before high season.
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Vivre Côté Sud 2026: Mediterranean art of living in the heart of Aix
From 5 to 8 June, Vivre Côté Sud brings 250 exhibitors to Parc Jourdan, celebrating decoration, design and southern gastronomy. The perfect occasion for a weekend built around Mediterranean art of living — at your Provençal residence or staying in Aix.
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Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026: planning your stay around the opera
From 2 to 21 July, the International Opera Festival transforms Aix-en-Provence into a world capital of lyric art. For second-home owners in the Pays d'Aix, it is the perfect occasion to compose an exceptional stay — provided you start planning now.
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Renting out your second home in Provence this summer: the steps you cannot afford to miss
From 20 May 2026, registration of holiday rentals becomes compulsory across France. For owners in the Pays d'Aix looking to rent their property this summer, now is the time to act.
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SM'ART 2026: building a contemporary art stay in Aix-en-Provence
From 29 April to 3 May, SM'ART Life brings together 400 artists at Parc Jourdan. The perfect opportunity to build an exceptional cultural stay in the Pays d'Aix — across the salon, Château La Coste and the Biennale.
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Opening your second home for the summer: the complete checklist
After several months of absence, a house cannot simply be unlocked and inhabited. Pool, air conditioning, linen, provisions — here is how to arrive to a home that is perfectly ready, with no unpleasant surprises.
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3 unmissable experiences around Aix-en-Provence in spring
Before the crowds of July, spring in Provence offers a brief and perfect window. Early lavender, flower markets, wine estates awakening — here are three experiences we arrange exclusively for our clients.
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Aix-en-Provence in 48 hours: the insider's guide
Not the crowded terraces of the Cours Mirabeau, not the restaurants on TripAdvisor. A weekend in Aix seen from within — by those who live there.
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Why Provence remains the first choice for a second home
Sunshine, art de vivre, a stable property market, accessibility from Paris or abroad — what second home owners in the Pays d'Aix know that others do not.
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Provence in autumn: what to do around Aix-en-Provence
September to November is Provence's most secret season. Truffles, the grape harvest, golden light on the Sainte-Victoire — here is what you miss if you only come in July.
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5 reasons to entrust your second home to a concierge service
Between travel, tradesmen to coordinate and the anxiety of a prolonged absence, managing a second home remotely is exhausting. Here is why delegating changes everything.
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