Renaissance Hotels Debuts Newest Hidden Gem in South of France

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Renaissance Hotels has recently announced its newest addition in Provence. Located in the heart of the new Forum Culturel district and less than five minutes from Cours Mirabeau, the Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel offers travellers the chance to discover the very best of one of the world’s most vibrant destinations.Designed by Marseille architects Claude Sabin Nadjari and Rémy Saada, the five-star hotel features striking and contemporary design and a stunning Provençal garden. Elegant and sophisticated interior design is featured throughout 133 guest rooms and suites, created by Julie Fuillet of “From Here to There” Design Studio. The theme of bespoke craft continues throughout the hotel with exclusive pieces of furniture created by French designer Christian Ghion.

Discover Unique Art
Inspiring discovery with more than 400 paintings and sculptures created exclusively for the hotel, guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a collection of contemporary art, curated by Isabelle Viatte of “Via Crea” agency. The extraordinary exhibit entitled “Haut La Main!” is brought to life through a special programme of events with artists, personalities and entertainers.

Gastronomic Discovery
Celebrated chef Jean-Marc Banzo offers a culinary experience in two distinct places within the hotel. Le Clos is a gourmet Mediterranean restaurant of just 40 seats with the motto, “the pleasure of the palate.” The chic bistro Le Comptoir du Clos features a sun drenched terrace from which to take in stunning views of Provence. For a social occasion or RLife Live event, Renaissance Hotels’ signature entertainment programme, the bar L’Avant-Scène is the place to be.

Discover Well-being with Ymalia
The YMALIA Spa at Renaissance Aix-en-Provence offers exclusive treatments by Cosmébio. Relaxation therapy is combined with the latest facial modelling techniques along with marine biotechnology innovations. The hotel also boasts an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre.

Discover Meetings & Events
The hotel features 700 square metres of meeting space within seven rooms, making it a perfect fit for all kinds of gatherings, conferences and receptions. Meeting spaces open on the “Salle des Pas Perdus” as well as on the 1,000 square metre Provencal gardens and terrace.

Daniel Fountain / 02.02.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.