Aix-en-Provence is a canvas of joyful impressions, of colourful festivals, festivities and traditions, Provencal markets, delicious sun-filled delicacies, walks in the countryside and relaxing activities…. Our city will welcome you warmly whatever the season, with so much to see, to feel and to discover. Set off along the pathways of History and discover monuments, castles, chapels, shrines and the treasures of our heritage buildings.
Here, nature puts you in the spotlight, during mountain hikes and walks through the Mediterranean forest. Aix-en-Provence on its own draws together an exceptional array of heritage which is worth taking a few days to explore. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.
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Le Cours Mirabeau is the heart of the city, this magnificent avenue is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in France, it is Peter Mayle 's favourite. It separates the old town of medieval origin from the district built in the 17th century.
The plane trees form a vault that protects passers-by from the heat and encourages walking and relaxation. Peter Mayle notes the perfect proportions of the avenue, in accordance with the urban planning principles of Master Leonardo da Vinci for whothe harmony is perfect when the "street to be as wide as the height of the houses". The Fontaine aux neufs canons - Nine-Gun Fountain - et la Fontaine chaude - Hot Fountain - from which spring water flows occupy the centre of the roadway.
Aix is a city of water, fountains are numerous in the old city. Near the ruins of the Roman thermal baths, a thermal establishment is still in operation. In the centre of the medieval city, the town hall dates from the 16th and 17th centuries, it is surmounted by the elegant Clock Tower early 16th century , built above a door of the medieval enclosure. Aix-en-Provence has many religious buildings.
Saint Sauveur Cathedral dates from but was rebuilt and enlarged several times, so that we can describe his composite style. Protected by the Montagne Ste Victoire which rises to 1,m. Aix is surrounded by a countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens.
The name Aix comes from the source discovered when the city was founded in b. Aix was the capitol of Provence in the 15th century. Wealthy merchants and local dignitaries helped turn this city into the Florence of Provence as we know it today.
One can find all the beauty of the noble Provence of the17th and 18th centuries: handsome houses of the upper class, private mansions, city squeres bursting with flowers, ancient fountains and shaded narrow streets.
There is even a special Cezanne tour which one can follow through the streets of Aix stopping at points marked with a C. As a city of art and culture Aix possesses a wealth of superbe architecture that has been carefully preserved and restored. Walking through the Cours Mirabeau and the Rue Gaston de Saporta one can admire the private mansions with their sculptured doors and windows and the intricate iron work on the balconies.
Kolkata 7, Kilometer. Sydney 14, Kilometer. Yangon 7, Kilometer. Jinan 8, Kilometer. Chennai 6, Kilometer. Zhengzhou 8, Kilometer. Melbourne 14, Kilometer. Riyadh 3, Kilometer. Changchun 9, Kilometer. Dalian 9, Kilometer. Los Angeles 9, Kilometer. Chattogram 7, Kilometer. Kunming 8, Kilometer. Places near Aix-en-Provence Venelles.
Les Pennes-Mirabeau. Notre-Dame Limite. La Bouilladisse. Marseille Les Aygalades. La Viste. La Fare-les-Oliviers. Le Merlan. La Delorme.
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