Aix-en-Provence

L'essentiel d'Aix-en-Provence

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.

Aix-en-Provence Essentials — Carte

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The Old Town

If you want to, you can really easily spend a day just wandering around the old parts of the city - the streets and houses are so beautiful!

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Cours Mirabeau

The Cours Mirabeau is a wide thoroughfare in Aix-en-Provence, France.

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Rotunda Fountain

The Fontaine de la Rotonde is a historic fountain in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

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Aix Cathedral

Aix Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence in southern France is a Roman Catholic church and the seat of the Archbishop of Aix-en-Provence and Arles.

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Fountain of the Four Dolphins

A fine articulation of Baroque art. This richly ornate circular fountain dates to the 17th century.

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Granet Museum

The Musée Granet is a museum in the quartier Mazarin, Aix-en-Provence, France devoted to painting, sculpture and archeology.

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Fountain of Hot Water

This is quite a sight! The moss has almost entirely covered this fountain. Bizzare, right?

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Town Hall Square

The square holds a lively flower market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Come here to take in the atmosphere.

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Place d' Albertas Fountain

The cast-iron fountain is the dominant of the square. Just linger around and admire its beautiful Art Noveau features.

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Madeleine Church

The Église de la Madeleine is a Roman Catholic church in Aix-en-Provence.

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Vendôme Pavilion

The Pavillon Vendôme is a historic pavilion surrounded by a French formal garden located 32 rue Celony in Aix-en-Provence, France.

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Richelme Square

This is an especially charming market with regional produce - locals and restaurant owners are the main customers. Busiest on Saturday.

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Mazarin Quarter

The quartier Mazarin is a district in the centre of Aix-en-Provence, directly to the south of the cours Mirabeau, the principal boulevard…

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Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte

The Church of St. John in Aix-en-Provence, situated at the corner of rue d'Italie and rue Cardinale, is a Gothic Roman Catholic church, the…