2 May 2026
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.
Every June since 1996, the Parc Jourdan in Aix-en-Provence undergoes a quiet transformation. Vivre Côté Sud — the event born from Côté Sud magazine — gathers the finest Mediterranean decoration, artisan design and gastronomy for four days. The 2026 edition (5–8 June) hosts 250 exhibitors around the theme "1, 2, 3… Style & Match": an invitation to blend materials, colours and styles into an authentically southern interior. For owners of a residence in the Pays d'Aix, it is a visit that is as practical as it is enjoyable.
What you will find at Vivre Côté Sud
The fair is organised around four complementary universes. Interior decoration sits at its heart: solid-wood furniture, artisan ceramics, natural linen and cotton textiles, wrought-metal lighting — pieces from Mediterranean makers rarely found through mainstream channels. Table arts brings hand-painted faïence, blown glassware and quality household linen. The garden and outdoor section — closely followed by villa owners — presents outdoor furniture, pergolas and pool solutions suited to the Provençal climate. Finally, southern gastronomy is well represented: single-estate olive oils, spices, aged cheeses and Provence rosé wines to taste on-site.
Admission is accessible (€10 in advance, €12 on the door), opening hours are flexible — the fair runs until 10:30pm on Friday evening — and the open-air setting of Parc Jourdan invites unhurried browsing. More than 26,000 visitors passionate about Mediterranean art of living pass through the aisles each year.
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Making the most of the fair for your Provençal residence
Vivre Côté Sud is one of the rare places where you can touch the materials, speak directly with makers and compare outdoor furniture ranges side by side — before committing to a purchase for your second home. Owners preparing their property for summer find concrete inspiration here: which linen shade for the terrace cushions, which style of pool surround, which producers to stock the cellar and pantry.
Some exhibitors offer delivery timelines compatible with a mid-July installation — it is worth negotiating directly at the stand rather than waiting for an online quote. Bring photos of your terrace and the dimensions of your outdoor spaces: stand advisers will tailor their recommendations accordingly.
Building a weekend around the fair
Parc Jourdan is a five-minute walk from the historic centre of Aix. A well-paced weekend can combine the fair in the morning or afternoon with the rest of the city at other times.
Friday evening, take advantage of the nocturnal opening (until 10:30pm) after arriving at your residence — the crowd is lighter than during daytime. Saturday morning, the markets at Place Richelme and Place des Prêcheurs are at their finest: seasonal flowers, fresh cheeses, the first Provence tomatoes. Lunch on a shaded terrace on Cours Mirabeau bridges the gap before returning to the fair in the afternoon. Sunday, an excursion to Château La Coste — 20 minutes from Aix — extends the art and craft theme within an exceptional wine estate.
Preparing your residence for summer: do not leave it all to the last minute
The fair arrives at a strategic moment for property owners: just before high summer, when residences deserve a refresh before welcoming family and friends. Reopening shutters, having the air conditioning checked, replacing outdoor furniture worn by winter — tasks that take time when not anticipated.
Our residence concierge service coordinates these preparations on your behalf: scheduling tradespeople, managing deliveries, restoring outdoor spaces — so that you arrive only to enjoy.
Would you like to organise your stay around Vivre Côté Sud 2026, or prepare your residence for the summer? Tell us what you need — we handle the rest.