Aix-en-Provence

City · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 🇫🇷 France

Population 149,695

Area 187 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.mairie-aixenprovence.fr

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Aix-en-Provence Essentials

Aix-en-Provence, the city of a thousand fountains, centers on the grand Cours Mirabeau and the 17th-century Mazarin district. This selection features the Baroque Fountain of the Four Dolphins, the moss-covered Fountain of Hot Water, and the Romanesque-Gothic Aix Cathedral. Cultural highlights include the Granet Museum’s art collections and the formal French gardens of the Vendôme Pavilion. Experience local life at the flower markets of Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and the regional produce stalls in Richelme Square, all set within the historic, pedestrian-friendly streets of the Old Town.

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Heritage of Aix-en-Provence

Explore the rich architectural history of Aix-en-Provence through its most significant monuments. This collection includes the 12th-century Aix Cathedral, the Gothic Church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte, and the 17th-century Town Hall. The city's urban layout is defined by its numerous Baroque fountains, such as the Fountain of the Four Dolphins, and elegant private mansions like the Hôtel du Poët. From the Roman ruins at Aquae Sextiae to the 18th-century Palace of Justice, these sites represent centuries of Provençal heritage.

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Historic Churches of Aix

Aix-en-Provence’s religious heritage spans centuries, featuring architectural styles from the 5th-century baptistery of Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur to the 13th-century Gothic spires of Saint-Jean-de-Malte. These landmarks include the historic Chapelle Notre-Dame de Consolation, linked to the city's former hospital, and the 17th-century Chapelle des Pénitents Gris. The collection showcases a diverse range of spiritual sites, including Baroque churches like Église du Saint-Esprit and the art-filled Église de la Madeleine, which houses significant works by Rubens.

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Historic Fountains and Squares

Aix-en-Provence, often called the city of a thousand fountains, features a diverse range of historic water monuments. This collection includes the 17th-century Baroque Fountain of the Four Dolphins and the moss-covered Fountain of Hot Water, fed by natural thermal springs. The grand Rotunda Fountain serves as a symbolic entrance to the city, while the cast-iron centerpiece at Place d'Albertas highlights elegant 18th-century architecture. Visitors can also explore the listed Fountain of the Nine Cannons and the Town Hall Square, known for its traditional flower market held three times a week.

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Historic Mansions of Aix

Aix-en-Provence is renowned for its hôtels particuliers, grand private residences built between the 17th and 18th centuries. This collection highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the Baroque caryatids of the Pavillon de Vendôme to the Rococo elegance of Hôtel de Caumont. Located primarily in the Mazarin district and near Place des Prêcheurs, these mansions feature ornate stone carvings, secluded courtyards, and formal French gardens reflecting the wealth of the local parliamentarian nobility.

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