Aix-en-Provence Trip Overview
Hi, my name is Richard. I really enjoyed my first year of Aix Walking Tours , my love of this town and history is a great combination . I met lots of interesting, engaging people from all over the world and had a ton of great reviews and I was looking forward to an even better 2020 and then Covid19 . The good news is we are now back, so if you can get to Aix , I would love to see you.
I have lived and worked in the UK, USA and Asia . On a year plus family trip around the world we took a lot of walking tours. Its the best way to get to know a city and I got to know what makes a good walking tour – Small groups , so you can hear and ask questions. A guide who knows the facts , but also the stories , the characters , the fun, what its like to actually live in the city. I want you to know Aix and even want to live here , or at least come back and visit again !
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Aix-en-Provence, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Aix-en-Provence Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Hi, my name is Richard. I really enjoyed my first year of Aix Walking Tours , my love of this town and history is a great combination . I met lots of interesting, engaging people from all over the world and had a ton of great reviews and I was looking forward to an even better 2020 and then Covid19 . The good news is we are now back, so if you can get to Aix , I would love to see you.
I have lived and worked in the UK, USA and Asia . On a year plus family trip around the world we took a lot of walking tours. Its the best way to get to know a city and I got to know what makes a good walking tour – Small groups , so you can hear and ask questions. A guide who knows the facts , but also the stories , the characters , the fun, what its like to actually live in the city. I want you to know Aix and even want to live here , or at least come back and visit again !
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence, 300 avenue Giuseppe Verdi, 13605, Aix-en-Provence France
The Ceanne statue is 50 m in front of the Office de Tourism towards La Rotonde. Its about 6 feet tall , so hopefully hard to miss
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine de La Rotonde, Entree cours Mirabeau, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
This is the symbol of our city. We will have a bit of history here. What have the Romans done for us !
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence France
One of the most famous boulevards in France built in classic proportions. Lots of interesting stories and history , from Napoleon to George Clooney.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hotel de Caumont – Art Centre, 3 rue Joseph Cabassol, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Spectacular mansion in the Mazarin Quarter and a superb art garllery
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins, Place des Quatre-Dauphins, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
A Beautiful preserved square right in the centre of the elegant Mazarin Quarter.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brasserie Les Deux Garçons, 53 Cr Mirabeau, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
Oldest Restaurant in Aix
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence, 20 Pl. de Verdun, 13616 Aix-en-Provence, France
Newly restored square in front of the Palais de Justice. Site of the destroyed Palais des Comtes , remains of which have just gone on display under glass in the pavement !
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Place d’Albertas, 11 rue Espariat, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
Aix most famous square and its got a fascinating fall from power story behind it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hotel de Ville, Place de l’Hotel de ville, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
The town hall square has been here since the 14 century, its also the site of the grand Halle aux Grains and the 15 century Clock Tower.
In the morning there is a daily flower market, in the afternoon the cafes spread their tables out under the umbrellas.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Le Tour de l’Horloge, Place de l’Hotel de Ville, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
16 Century Tower with Mechanical Statues and Open Belfry
Stop At: Cathedrale St. Sauveur, Place des Martyrs de la Resistance, Aix-en-Provence France
The Cathedral is the oldest building in Aix with parts of it from Roman times. Its had its fair share of history including being attacked by the French Revolutionaries.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Middle School Mignet, 41 Rue Cardinale, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
Public School attended by Cezanne and Zola
Duration: 5 minutes
