Top Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence, France
- A Stroll Through Cours Mirabeau. ...
- Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur. ...
- Atelier Cézanne. ...
- Explore the Markets of Aix-en-Provence. ...
- Apéritif and People Watching in a Café-Terrasse. ...
- Take a Food Tour. ...
- Thermes Sextius. ...
- Mont Sainte Victoire.
What does AIX mean in Aix-en-Provence?
Aix (Aquae Sextiae) was founded in 123 BC by the Roman consul Sextius Calvinus, who gave his name to its springs, following the destruction of the nearby Gallic oppidum at Entremont. ... Current archeological excavations in the Ville des Tours, a medieval suburb of Aix, have unearthed the remains of a Roman amphitheatre.
Is Aix-en-Provence worth visiting?
Short answer: yes, definitely. If you are unsure, you only have 1 week to spend in the south of France, or two, Aix en Provence is definitely worth visiting. It's one of my favorite towns in France.
