Aix En Provence, France (September 2010)
When we went on our Med Cruise 2010, one of our stops was Aix en Provence, France.
Aix-en-Provence (usually simply called Aix) is a small, classically
Provençal town, famous for being home to Cezanne; the addition of the
TGV (high-speed train) station has brought lots of vacationers from the
north, and Aix has turned into a shopping town with high variety and
representation considering its small size. Three universities and
several French-language schools for international students produce a
very strong student presence.
Aix has always been a rich city. There is a high contrast between
Marseille (only 30 km and half an hour away). Whereas Marseille is one
the poorest French cities (but still a unique and not to be missed
town), Aix is perhaps one of the richest. People seeking for budget or
popular places should continue to Marseille. Still, Aix has a lot to
offer. It is a quiet, clean and comfortable city. The city center is
mostly pedestrian and, though it is quite small (you can cross the
center in 15 minutes by foot), offers long hours of nice walks. As in
all Provençal towns, the city center consists of narrow streets, lined
with interesting buildings from 17th century hotels to paved plazas.
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