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A walk in Aix-en-Provence

A short walk to discover the city of Aix-en-Provence

The city of Aix-en-Provence is located 30 kilometers from Marseille in this Provence so often described by painters and writers. The walk in the heart of the old city is pleasant, the buildings could nevertheless be better maintained. The charm of Aix-en-Provence lies in the small squares with fountains where it is nice to linger in the shade of the trees and have a drink with friends. Take the time to visit and discover Aix-en-Provence.

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Duration: 4 h.
Practical information

The Cours Mirabeau

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Church of St. John of Malta

The Granet Museum is located right next to the Saint-Jean-de-Malte church.
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The Fountain of the Rotunda

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A pedestrian street

You have to go away from the Cours Mirabeau and go towards the Hôtel-de-Ville to find nice little streets.
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The market of the place Richelme

A delightful market is held in this square every day of the year.
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The Town Hall Square

There are cafes and restaurants in every square in the city.
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The Saint-Sauveur cathedral

The construction of the cathedral took more than 1000 years!
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Products of Provence

Many stores offer typical products of the region: herbs of Provence, olive oil, tapenade, pastis...
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The Richelme square

An image of the sweetness of life in Provence: the shady square with the café and the fruit and vegetable market.
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The descent to the Verdon by the chalet de la Maline
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