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A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is approximately 145,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains .
Apr 29, 2023 · An urbane city noted for its elegance and high-culture, Aix has been settled by some of France’s preeminent minds and artists. Most notable of all is Paul Cézanne who immortalised the limestone peak of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, which rises to the east of the city.
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A pocket of left-bank Parisian chic deep in Provence, Aix (pronounced like the letter X) is all class: its leafy boulevards and public squares are lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions, punctuated by gurgling moss-covered fountains.
Aix, a graceful, lively city, is known for its thermal hot springs, art schools and universities. Wander the Cours, old town and Quartier Mazarin on foot, stopping at cafés, bookstores and markets. Kids whining?
Aix-en-Provence is a town 25 kilometres north of Marseille and to the south of the villages of the Luberon in the Bouches-du-Rhone department of Provence. The town is listed as one of less than 100 important Historic Towns in France.
Aix-en-Provence on its own draws together an exceptional array of heritage which is worth taking a few days to explore. But it is also an ideal base from which to tour around the region of Provence, with beautiful scenery a short distance away, including the Calanques, the Camargue, the Luberon and the Côte d’Azur.
Dec 22, 2023 · Exploring the South of France: Aix-en-Provence is at the heart of Provence, a region brimming with fascinating historic towns and quaint medieval villages. It's also close to many other top tourist destinations in southern France, including the glamorous resorts of the French Riviera .
Discover the city with an enthusiastic guide. Read Aix like an open book, don’t miss any of its beauties, discover its hidden decors, learn about its prestigious past, its architecture, its heritage and its monuments, enter its private mansions, enjoy surprising anecdotes, walk in the steps of Cezanne…
