What You Will Do
Hi, my name is Richard. I really enjoyed my first year of Aix Walking Tours , my love of this town and history is a great combination . I met lots of interesting, engaging people from all over the world and had a ton of great reviews and I was looking forward to an even better 2020 and then Covid19 . The good news is we are now back, so if you can get to Aix , I would love to see you.
I have lived and worked in the UK, USA and Asia . On a year plus family trip around the world we took a lot of walking tours. Its the best way to get to know a city and I got to know what makes a good walking tour - Small groups , so you can hear and ask questions. A guide who knows the facts , but also the stories , the characters , the fun, what its like to actually live in the city. I want you to know Aix and even want to live here , or at least come back and visit again !
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet in front of the Apple Store at the La Rotonde
If you are going to be late please let me know. I will wait 10 minutes but will then start to be fair if there are others on the walk. Don’t worry I will give you instructions to catch us up which will be pretty easy.
1
Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence
2 minutes
The Ceanne statue is 50 m in front of the Office de Tourism towards La Rotonde. Its about 6 feet tall , so hopefully hard to miss
2
Fontaine de La Rotonde
10 minutes
This is the symbol of our city. We will have a bit of history here. What have the Romans done for us !
3
Cours Mirabeau
20 minutes
One of the most famous boulevards in France built in classic proportions. Lots of interesting stories and history , from Napoleon to George Clooney.
4
Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre
5 minutes
Spectacular mansion in the Mazarin Quarter and a superb art garllery
5
Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins
10 minutes
A Beautiful preserved square right in the centre of the elegant Mazarin Quarter.
6
Les Deux Garçons
2 minutes
Oldest Restaurant in Aix
7
Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence
5 minutes
Newly restored square in front of the Palais de Justice. Site of the destroyed Palais des Comtes , remains of which have just gone on display under glass in the pavement !
8
Place d'Albertas
5 minutes
Aix most famous square and its got a fascinating fall from power story behind it.
9
Hotel de Ville
5 minutes
The town hall square has been here since the 14 century, its also the site of the grand Halle aux Grains and the 15 century Clock Tower.
In the morning there is a daily flower market, in the afternoon the cafes spread their tables out under the umbrellas.
10
Le Tour de l'Horloge
16 Century Tower with Mechanical Statues and Open Belfry
11
Cathedrale St. Sauveur
10 minutes
The Cathedral is the oldest building in Aix with parts of it from Roman times. Its had its fair share of history including being attacked by the French Revolutionaries.
12
Middle School Mignet
5 minutes
Public School attended by Cezanne and Zola
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