Aix-en-Provence Travel Tips

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Oct 5, 2008
Aix-en-Provence medieval town 5 stars
Travel Tip: Aix-en-Provence
Part of Topic Across Europe

Aix-en-Provence may not have the benefit of the costal proximity and all the water sports possibilities, but it is still located in the wonderful Mediterranean climate area. Indeed the light and sunny days are unique – as Aix’s many fountains.

In my first visit to Aix it was...
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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 25, 2007
Hiking near the Barrage de Bimont 5 stars
Aix-en-Provence Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

The bus dropped us off at a parking lot not far from the dam. From here you have several hiking options. You can cross the dam and walk around Lac du Bimont, or you can head in the opposite direction and visit the smaller Lac Zola. We decided to go in the direction of Lac Zola, which is in a... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 25, 2007
Exploring the markets and a road trip 5 stars
Aix-en-Provence Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

The next day, Saturday, was market day in Aix, and almost every square had a market going on, whether it was the book market in the Place de l’Université, or the large food market in the Place de l’Hotel de Ville. We explored for a while, and then bought the makings for a picnic lunch from... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 24, 2007
Dinner at Le Riad 5 stars
Le Riad - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

That evening we had dinner at a Moroccan restaurant, Le Riad, located at 21, rue Lieutaud. The service was a bit disorganized, but the ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and the food was... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 24, 2007
The Musée Granet 5 stars
Aix-en-Provence Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

We stopped for lunch near the Hotel de Ville, did some shopping, and then walked south to the Musée Granet. On the way, we passed the Place des Dauphins, which has a fountain with four dolphins serving as the water spouts. The Musée Granet has a fine collection of paintings, from early... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 24, 2007
The Pavillon de Vendôme 4 stars
Pavillon de Vendôme - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

After touring the cathedral, we visited the Pavillon de Vendôme. This is a renaissance building surrounded by a park in the formal French style. By now the sun was almost overhead, and we enjoyed... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 23, 2007
The Cathedral Saint-Saveur 5 stars
Cathedral Saint-Saveur - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

The first stop on our walking tour of Aix – and you can easily walk to all of the interesting sites in the city – was the Cathedral Saint-Saveur. The gothic edifice of this church looms up over... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 23, 2007
The Light In Aix 5 stars
Aix - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

Refreshed from out journey and well breakfasted, we headed out to explore Aix. The first thing I noticed about the city was the light. During our entire stay, the sky was azure blue and cloudless,... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 23, 2007
La Petite Maison de Carla 5 stars
La Petite Maison de Carla - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

We checked into our bed and breakfast, La Petite Maison de Carla, located at 7, rue du Puits Neuf, in a quite neighbourhood not far from the Cathedral Saint-Saveur. Our room had a double bed,... [more]

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MichaelN
Adventurer
Nov 22, 2007
Sun for the weekend 5 stars
Aix-en-Provence Chapter of Travel Blog: A Weekend in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is an excellent place to spend a weekend. My wife and I did just that not too long ago. It was the beginning of November. The weather in Paris was starting to turn grey and rainy. We had never been to Aix, and the thought of spending a weekend in the South with sun and perhaps... [more]

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Milfhunter
Adventurer
Sep 27, 2007
Laurene et Sa Maison restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Laurene et Sa Maison restaurant

This establishment is designed to look like a theater set, complete with laundry in the windows, old yoys and recycled workbenches. It opened three years ago and is home to Martine Barbefier and... [more]
Milfhunter
Adventurer
Sep 27, 2007
La Bosque D'Antonelle restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: La Bosque D'Antonelle

The arrival of the great chef Rene Berges of the Relais Saint Victoire brought about a shift at this restaurant, which was opened in September 2000 by Madame Comte-Bellot. Berges brought in his own... [more]
Milfhunter
Adventurer
Sep 27, 2007
Bastide du cours hotel 4 stars
Hotel Review: Bastide du cours

The former Cafe du Cours, opened in 1804, has been transformed into the Bastide du Cours, which now has four charming rooms upstairs, in addition to the lovely old terrace, cafe, restaurant and... [more]
Milfhunter
Adventurer
Sep 27, 2007
Mercure Grand Hotel Roi Rene 4 stars
Hotel Review: Mercure GD Hotel Aix Provence 4M

This historic four-star establishment located on the edge of the Mazarin district and now owned by Accor was for many years the only major hotel in the city. Renovated and modernized, it is a... [more]
Nina514
Cosmotourist
Sep 8, 2007
A Little About Aix-en-Provence 2 stars
Travel Tip: Aix-en-Provence

While visiting Aix en Provence in France, we went around the city like a lost team of kiddies especially when we were at this particular square which I am sorry for not remembering the name; there were plenty tourists (just like we were) taking pictures here and there; we kind of knew what we... [more]

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