Car Hire Aix En Provence

Guide

Aix-en-Provence, historically, culturally and socially a polar opposite to its neighbour Marseille, is a stunningly beautiful place. Aix, commonly known as the former capital of Provence, is well known for its local celebrations and patronage of the arts.

The old city of Aix is defined by its cluster of boulevards and the outstanding Cours Mirabeau, a marvelous, historical monument. The streets are frenetic and bustling with people, with many charming restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as some great markets.

In this majestic place, it's easy to pass several days lolling around without the need to plan your days. However, a visit to Cours Mirabeau is a must. Here you'll get to see the great plane-trees shading a vast area. Take a trip around Aix's museums: Musee Granet, Pavillon Vendôme, Musee des Tapisseries and Ecole d'Art, as this region is famous for it's arts and culture.

Aix is crammed full of marvellous eateries of every sort. Place des Cardeurs has an abundance of restaurants, brasseries and cafe's, as does the popular Rue de la Verrerie, while Place Ramus has a commendable selection of asian cuisine.

Just 25kms away is the metropolis of Marseille, worlds apart from Aix-En-Provence. Its bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere make it a lively day out.

Cours Mirabeau is the busiest and most used route of Aix and the Place General-de-Gaulle, where travellers will arrive at. The train station is located on Rue Gustavo-Desplace at the end of Avenue Victor and the local bus station is located between the two western avenues; Des Belges and Bonaparte, both of which are on Rue Lapierre.