Aix-en-Provence (France) > Reviews

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I am not a city lover preferring the peace of more isolated places. However there are a few exceptions and Aix-en Provence is one city that I always enjoy and would have no hesitation in recommending. Aix (pronounced x) is situated 25 km from Marseille in the centre of Provence. Getting there ************ By plane the nearest international airport is Marseille 25 km away. There are frequent flights from the u.k with several airlines. Fares vary ... Read review

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Ok. Today I'll try to show you round my town, Aix-en-Provence... Aix is a wonderful city in the south-east of France, near Marseille, in the "Bouches-du-Rhône"; the weather there makes it europeean, american, even japanese people's favourite holidays destination in France... A large part of inhabitants is student, so Aix is a young and dynamic town, always lively, winter as summer! 130000 inhabitants... among which 40000 students!! Many ... Read review

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A trip to Provence is incomplete without a visit to its capital, Aix. I love Cours Mirabeau, with its pavement lined with brasseries. In summer it has a very enjoyable athmosphere. I remember going to a cafe in the late afternoon, ordering a slice of almond cake, which is a local speciality, and just sitting down and relaxing watching the world passing by. Aix was founded by the Romans and in the middle age was a very important university. Today, ... Read review