Salon de l'Etudiant in Aix-en-Provence 2026: student guidance and hotels near Arena du Pays d'Aix

The Salon de l'Etudiant returns to Aix-en-Provence on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Arena du Pays d'Aix, from 9am to 5pm. It is the go-to event for high schoolers, families and guidance counsellors looking for clear answers about life after the bac. On the show floor, universities, business and engineering schools, BTS and BUT programmes, preparatory classes and apprenticeship providers share the same space. Visitors can talk directly with admissions teams, untangle Parcoursup questions and weigh programmes side by side. The programme includes free 45-minute talks hosted by L'Etudiant journalists, covering Parcoursup, apprenticeship routes, prépa and business schools. Orientation tests, career fact sheets and CV clinics help attendees sharpen their personal plan before making decisions. Held under the patronage of the French Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, the fair is organised with the City of Aix-en-Provence and Aix-Marseille Université. Admission is free but registration is required, with a named invitation valid on smartphone or printed.