Aix-en-Provence is sometimes known as the 21st arrondissement of Paris and the fashion shopping is the best in the region. I prefer the pedestrian shopping area off the sunny side of the Cours Mirabeau:

rue Marius Reinaud - Zadig et Voltaire, Sonia Rykiel, Maje

rue Fabrot, - Robert Clergerie, First, Gerard Darel.

If driving park in the lots nearby (Parking Carnot or Parking Mignet) and you can then stroll to the shops. Street parking is virtually impossible to find.

Well located near the Old Port and freshly renovated, the shopping on and around Rue Paradis features major luxury brands (Kenzo, Sandro, ZAPA, IKKS, Lacoste, Montblanc) alongside newcomers and heritage stores like Maison Empéreur. Many shops are also open on Sunday.

For utterly unique shopping experiences in the area:

Maison Empereur, selling the best of French housewares, linens and hardware since 1827 in a multi-storey store on rue des Récollettes

Pere Blaize, herboristerie. Dedicated to la phytotherapie since 1815. Stocked with teas, elixirs and medicinal plants. rue Meolan.

Shop for well known brands at lower prices in this well maintained outlet mall from McArthur Glen. Ralph Lauren, Armani, Karl Lagerfeld have big spaces and even a new Prada store is planned. Easy parking and access to autoroute