France - Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur

Aix en Provence

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Aix en Provence is an elegant city that deserves an overnight stay. Aix achieved fame when “Good King René,” count of Provence, and his wife chose it as their preferred residence in the 1450s. Upon his death Aix fell under the rule of the French crown and was made the seat of parliament. The city flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries and became one of the most prosperous metropolises of the region. Much of Aix’s elegant architecture is attributed to this period of affluence. Today it is predominantly a university town, home to some 40,000 students who represent almost a third of the city’s population. Numerous fountains adorn the elegant tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, edged by aristocratic residences and numerous cafés. The Cours Mirabeau separates the Quartier Mazarin to the south from the Quartier Ancien on the north. The Quartier Mazarin attracted dignitaries and many lovely parliamentary homes still stand in this neighborhood. By contrast, the Quartier Ancien is the heart of the city, with a bustle of activity along its charming little back streets lined with numerous cafés and restaurants. Aix is an enchanting, beautiful and aristocratic city to explore. The beckoning cobblestoned streets of its Old Quarter are intriguing to wander along at night and the illuminated tree-lined Cours Mirabeau is enchanting—a bit reminiscent of Paris with its many sidewalk cafés.

Nearby Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts:
Listed Alphabetically, Not By Distance.

• Auberge Charembeau
• La Bastide de Cassiopee
• La Bastide de Gordes & Spa
• La Bastide de Marie
• Bastide Rose
• Les Cancades
• Le Clos du Buis
• Domaine de la Brillane
• Domaine de Layaude Basse
• Domaine du Bois Vert
• Domaine D’Aurouze
• La Ferme de la Huppe
• Hostellerie le Phébus
• Le Lavandin
• La Maison aux Volets Bleus
• La Maison sur la Sorgue
• Le Mas de la Rose
• Hôtel le Pigonnet
• Hôtel des Quatre Dauphins
• Les Trois Sources
• Villa Velleron

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