Aix-en-Provence for your holidays

		The history of Aix-en-Provence dates back before the Romans. This can be seen at the Cathedral where pre-Roman remains have been found. The Romans built the cathedral’s baptismal font using these remains in the sixth century. The later constructions of the cathedral are Gothic, and do not miss the paintings and the carved wood doors.

Aix is also a spa town and a treatment center. There are over 80 fountains in the town itself, of which one, on the Cours Mirabeau, is a warm water spring. This can be visited all year round, while taking part in the Regional Internation Festivals.

Since the twelfth century, Aix has been a university town, housing the faculties of law, economics and humanities, and many other colleges and schools.

The flea, fruit and vegetable markets in Aix-en-Provence are well-known and are open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, selling local produce.

The other places of interest in the area are the Calanques in Cassis, the French Riviera-Côte-d’Azur, the Luberon, Avignon, the Camargue and ……… many others.

Aix is at the crossroads of Europe, between the northern European countries and the southern ones. There is an international airport half an hour from Aix and also the beautiful new TGV station 20 minutes from Aix.
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