Where to eat on Sunday in Aix (and Monday): a practical guide to the old town
A local’s tips to never find the door closedOn Sundays and Mondays, many restaurants in Aix-en-Provence’s old town close for their staff’s weekly rest, so plan ahead. Book your Sunday lunch, arrive early for a terrace and pick your car park before leaving. Complices, 30 Place des Cardeurs, is open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner, with 100% homemade Mediterranean cooking.
Old AixA cobbled square and its terraces: the setting for a good Sunday.
On Sundays, Aix changes pace
Why it pays to plan aheadOn Sundays, shops close, strollers fill the old town and many restaurants take their weekly day off, often on Monday too.
A little planning turns the day into a pleasure: this guide shares a local’s reflexes rather than a list that would quickly be outdated.
Why so many restaurants close on Sunday and Monday
Staff rest, behind the scenes
Restaurant teams work while others rest, so most venues close one or two days a week to give staff their weekly rest.
Sunday is the traditional day off and Monday often follows, for recovery, deliveries and preparation. So on these days, never go out at random.
Sunday in the old town of Aix
What’s awake, what’s asleepWhat’s open, what isn’t
The old town stays lively on Sundays, but some shops and restaurants are closed. Always check opening times before you go.
For markets, check days and places in our dedicated article first.
The full calendar is in our article Market days in Aix-en-Provence.
Sunday stroll: Cours Mirabeau, Old Aix, Place des Cardeurs
Start on the Cours Mirabeau, wander the lanes of Old Aix, then reach the Place des Cardeurs and its terraces.
From the Cours to the Cardeurs
The simplest loop to build an appetite before lunch.
To plan your walk: things to do on the Cours Mirabeau and visiting Aix in one day.
Sunday lunch: practical tips
Booking, timing, parkingTo book or not? Peak times and terraces
With fewer tables open, Sunday lunch gets busy: booking is the safest option, especially for terraces and groups.
Without a booking, arrive as service opens or aim for its second half. Complices’ times are on our booking and contact pages.
Where to sit
Dinner on Sunday evening and a table on Monday
The two trickiest services of the weekSunday evening is calmer and many restaurants close; on Monday, many take their day off. Choose your spot in the afternoon and book.
Brunch or a proper lunch? Follow your mood
Two ways to enjoy Sunday
Brunch suits late mornings and lazy days; a proper Sunday lunch suits family tables and long meals.
Either way, look for homemade cooking and a short menu.
Complices, open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner, Place des Cardeurs
Open on Sundays and Mondays
At 30 Place des Cardeurs, Complices is open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner, near the Cours Mirabeau.
100% homemade Mediterranean cooking, a short seasonal menu, and signatures such as the Coquillettes de notre enfance or the Soleil des Cardeurs.
Open 7 days, lunch and dinner: no need to check if we’re closed on Sunday or Monday.Complices · Place des Cardeurs
Plan your visit: book a lunch in Aix, our lunch service or contact us.
Sunday in Aix: FAQ
Quick answers before you goAre restaurants in Aix-en-Provence open on Sunday?
Only some of them. Many close on Sunday or Monday for staff rest. Complices, Place des Cardeurs, is open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner.
Should I book for Sunday lunch in Aix?
Yes, it is strongly recommended, especially for terraces and groups.
Where to eat on Monday in Aix-en-Provence?
Choose places open 7 days a week, such as Complices at 30 Place des Cardeurs, and book ahead.
Where to park on Sunday in Aix?
Aim for a public car park nearby and walk. See our Place des Cardeurs parking guide.
Further reading
Our other old-town guidesSunday lunch, Monday dinner: we’re here.
Place des Cardeurs · Aix-en-ProvenceBook your table on Place des Cardeurs. Homemade Mediterranean cooking, open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner.