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The old town of Aix en Provence



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Aix en Provence


Aix en Provence is a city in the south of France.

It is about 20 miles from the port of Marseille in the Provence region. The city overlooks the nearby river Arc.

The town has the best of both worlds by being in the countryside but only a short drive to the coast.

The town is in two parts the new and the more interesting old part.


A street in Aix en Provence


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The old town has a mixture of wide streets with old mansions some dating back to the 16th century.

There are several squares with fountains.

The Place d`Albertas is a pleasant square flanked by 18th century houses.

The hôtel de ville, with its clock tower looks on to a another square the Place de la Mairie.











An old door in Aix en Provence


Aix en Provence picture door 2

Aix has several museums and galleries it holds a antique market on Tues, Thurs & Sat at Place Verdun.

There is also a farmers market with local produce most days.

The town is also famous for its thermal springs.

It can be difficult to park in the old town. You are best parking in the under ground car parks a 10 min walk from the centre.








Old block of flats Aix en Provence


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The town has a good choice of Hotels, bbs and campsites to stay in.

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The area enjoys good weather for most of the year which makes it a popular place to live.

Property price are higher in this area about the same as the UK. You can still find cheaper property in the smaller villages.

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A hotel in Aix



hotel in Aix-en-Provence

In the heart of Provence, exceptionally located in the city center, on a calm avenue, 100m from the famous Cours Mirabeau, close to restaurants, shopping, cinemas and museums

Hotel Cezanne

map of the town of Aix -en Provence

One of the many fields of lavender in the Aix en Provence area

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if you liked Aix en provence try the town of Carcassonne

The city of Toulouse

The seaside resort of Biarritz

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