Aix en Provence- walking tour (2 to 2.5hours)




Aix en Provence- walking tour (2 to 2.5hours)
With its wide boulevards of the Cours Mirabeau to its narrow alleys is a beautiful vibrant city. We will give you a personal tour telling you the hidden secrets of Aix with its rich history and Baroque architecture, the ancient buildings where businesses still operate centuries later, the fashionable shops, the grand mansions, churches & squares.
Whilst we walk & talk, there is plenty to absorb with many hidden facets for us to show you and so much beauty to admire. We will take you to the places not to be missed or over-looked.
We will stroll through the many markets (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays) in our morning tours, situated across the city on the Cours Mirabeau , Place des Prêcheurs and others, seeing the colourful, freshest produce.
The old capital of Provence is also known as The city of 1,000 fountains, with so many to see with different shapes, sizes and styles. The “mossy” fountain, Fontaine d’Eau Chaude, was built in 1734.
Aix has been the home of many artists over the centuries, and Cezanne loved it here. We can stop for a coffee/cold drink (drink price not included).
Our cultural walk will show you the best of this area.
Join us & become a local for this immersive tour with plenty of stories & anecdotes to tell.
From the Fountaine de la Rotonde, Cours Mirabeau, Hotel du Caumont, town hall, clock tower, markets, oldest patisserie plus plenty more.
Tasting some local provincial food, sharing our tips of where to eat & drink plus recommending the not be missed places, sites & vineyards to visit.
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