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Top Cafe Choices in Aix en Provence

March 5, 2015

Cafes line the streets in Aix, so you cannot go too far wrong. If you like people-watching, there is nothing like finding a seat in the sun on the Cours Mirabeau and admiring the fashionistas of Aix strolling through town. But let’s go a little off-piste and find some new experiences and, most importantly –

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Springtime in Provence – in the countryside around Aix en Provence

February 16, 2015

Spring comes early in Provence with flowering almond trees flowering in January and February. The tiny pink and white blossoms are a sure sign that the seasons are changing in the south of France.  Enjoy the photos shared by My Dreamy Provence of the almond trees in flower in the countryside near Aix-en-Provence.  There are

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions · Villages Towns and Cities

Hotel de Ville at the Heart of Old and New Aix en Provence

November 4, 2014

Aix’s Hôtel de Ville The Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) and the busy square directly in front date from 1741, a time when Aix-en-Provence was the capital of Provence. The building was constructed for meetings between consuls and the Town Council. Today, the building remains the place where most administrative requests happen. All residents of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal History & Traditions

Discover the Artists and Artistic Side of Aix en Provence

October 17, 2014

Aix en Provence was founded in 122 BC by the Romans and called Aquas Sextius. The remains of the Roman baths can still be seen today at the entry to the Thermes Sextius, which offers a range of decadent spa treatments.

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Photographers in Provence

Music in Aix-en-Provence: A New Photo Exhibition

August 26, 2026

A new photo exhibition in Aix-en-Provence showcases the city’s music over the past century. Music in Aix will take place in the Hôtel Boadès, an historic building in the center of town, steps from the tourist office. The show is organized by the CEPPIA Foundation, which manages the photographic treasures of the Ely family, four

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Deborah Pham van Xua · Inspire · Learning French

Practice Your French at the Market in Aix-en-Provence

April 3, 2026

In Aix-en-Provence, le marché (the open-air market, pronounced luh mar-shay) is not a special event or a weekend activity. It is part of everyday life. Locals come to do les courses (their grocery shopping, pronounced lay koors), stop at familiar stalls, exchange a few words with vendors, comment on the weather, and continue with their

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Discover the Stunning Art Deco Architecture of Aix-en-Provence

February 23, 2026

What is the typical architecture of Aix-en-Provence? It’s a mix of architectural styles, including Roman, Romanesque, Gothic, Haussmann style, and contemporary. The city has a rich history reflected in its architectural elements, ranging from Roman baths and Gothic churches to the organized grid pattern of the 17th-century Quartier Mazarin. Yet it might be surprising to

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