Aix-en-Provence · Bouc-Bel-Air
Your restaurant near Aix-en-Provence
About ten minutes from central Aix, Pakal brings together world cuisine, a premium setting and a large terrace — without the hunt for parking.
At the gates of Aix-en-Provence, in Bouc-Bel-Air, Pakal is the address for Aix locals after a generous, elegant and easy-to-reach table. A premium brasserie where travel-cuisine is savoured at lunch and dinner.
A step from Aix
Aix-en-Provence, within table reach
From the Cours Mirabeau, count about ten minutes by car via the A51 to reach Pakal. Close enough for a business lunch, just far enough to breathe away from the bustle of the centre.
Where parking in town is often a challenge, Pakal offers a private car park on site: you arrive relaxed and leave the same way. The ideal address to entertain, celebrate or simply eat well near Aix.
- 10 min from centre
- A51 access
- Private parking
- Lunch & dinner
Travel cuisine
The world on your plate
Starters to share, generous fish and meats, comforting pasta and risotto: Pakal's menu roams the flavours of the world while staying true to good produce. Honest, borderless cooking worthy of the Aix terroir — elegant, generous and never stuffy.
The setting
A great room, a real terrace
115 seats indoors and 90 on the shaded terrace: Pakal welcomes the quiet duo as warmly as the large party, with the same care. Timber frame, velvet and low lighting make a premium setting minutes from central Aix.
A rarity in the area: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included. Enjoy your evening near Aix without ever circling for a place to park.
- 115
- Indoor seats
- 90
- Terrace seats
- 42
- Parking spaces
When to come
Every mood has its moment
From a quick lunch to a lingering dinner, for two or for the large party: Pakal fits every occasion, a step from Aix-en-Provence.
12 – 2pm
Lunch
A quick, food-loving break Tuesday to Saturday, ideal for a business meeting near Aix.
7 – 10:15pm
Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday, a dinner that lingers in a premium setting of velvet and low lighting.
Large parties
In a group
Spacious terrace and room for family, team or friends gatherings, in a calm setting near Aix.
Explore Pakal
The Pays d'Aix, at the table
Frequently asked
Near Aix, good to know
Where is Pakal in relation to Aix-en-Provence?
Pakal is at 817 Avenue de Violési, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air, about ten minutes from central Aix-en-Provence, with direct access from the A51.
How long does it take from central Aix?
About ten minutes by car from the Cours Mirabeau. Bouc-Bel-Air sits at the gates of the city, with the bonus of private on-site parking.
Is there parking when coming from Aix-en-Provence?
Yes: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included, reserved for our guests — a genuine rarity that saves you hunting for a spot in town.
What are the opening days and hours?
Lunch Tuesday to Saturday (12–2pm) and dinner Wednesday to Saturday (7–10:15pm). Pakal is closed on Sunday and Monday.
How do I book a table?
Booking is by phone only, on +33 4 42 53 24 77. Speaking directly lets us prepare your visit at its best, especially for larger tables.
Book your table
Aix-en-Provence has a table minutes away
Join Pakal at lunch and dinner, a step from Aix. Call us and we'll keep the best table for you.
04 42 53 24 77