Read, translate, create. From Aix-en-Provence.
An association of literature, fine arts, and translation, rooted in Cézanne’s vibrant light and Zola’s foundational prose in southern France.
Upcoming Gatherings & Events
All events take place in Aix-en-Provence or the Pays d’Aix. Free admission upon reservation.
Handcraft Workshop: Art Embroidery with Provençal & Eastern Motifs
Maison MirabeauArt Exhibition Opening: «Planes, Ochre and Lights of Sainte-Victoire»
Cézanne Gallery, AixTranslating Contemporary Fiction: In Conversation with Two Translators
Méjanes Library, AixThree Ways to Take Part
For those who write, translate, paint, stitch, or shape tangible materials.
Season 2026-2027 · Opening Soon
Creative & Writing Residencies in Aix
Writers, visual artists, and translators are hosted for several weeks under the iconic Sainte-Victoire mountain to develop major creative works.
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Annual Edition
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Annual Literary Translation Prize
A distinguished prize celebrating exceptional translation between Arabic, French, and Mediterranean languages, awarded by an independent jury.
Shared Know-How
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Handcraft & Art Atelier Sessions
Sewing, embroidery, ceramics, and pottery: learning, sharing, and reviving manual techniques during convivial regular sessions.
Facing Fragment — Les Carnets
Each month, an unpublished text and its facing translation are presented in our journal «Les Carnets de SoulAix».
« La montagne n’est jamais la même deux matins de suite. On la peint pour apprendre à regarder, non pour la finir. »
« لا يتشابه صباحان أمام الجبل. نرسمه لنتعلّم النظر، لا لننتهي منه. »
Aix, an Open Studio & Writing Ground
An immersive five-station trail to read, walk, and experience the city as an expansive open atelier.
Cours Mirabeau
The historic canopy of plane trees and bubbling fountains where the town gathers. The natural setting for open-air dusk readings.
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