Historical capital of Provence, Aix-en-Provence has kept all its splendor and shines in many ways with its heritage, its famous calissons, its festivals and its cultural events. A city of water and a city of art from theAquae Sextiae of the Roman era to theAis en Prouvençou of the good King René in the Middle Ages. In an era often described as obscurantist, the Count of Provence held a refined and literate court. The city became a cultural and academic center around 1409. An influence that will never be denied through the ages. After the County of Provence became part of the Kingdom of France in 1486, the Parliament of Provence was established in 1511. The French Revolution was the end of Aix-en-Provence's political influence. The "sleeping beauty" will gradually emerge from its slumber to regain all its aura. Paul Cézanne, a child of the city, met Émile Zola at Bourbon College. The genius and fame of the painter will strengthen the image of the city of art. Today, Aix-en-Provence is a city where the sweetness of life is without comparison, it attracts tourists in all seasons. It is an envied university town (literature, law, economics, political science, arts and crafts, fine arts, etc.), and young people flock to the pedestrian streets and Cours Mirabeau all year round, where the terraces of bars, cafés and restaurants invite them to enjoy the Provençal dolce vita .

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When to go to Aix-en-Provence ? All year round, you can enjoy a beautiful sunshine and ideal temperatures. You may want to avoid summer, the high tourist season, when the city is overrun, traffic is difficult and accommodation is even more expensive. Not to mention the heat that reigns there! The rest of the year, you can visit all the monuments and the different museums and stroll around the city to discover its fountains and alleys. Ask around, but the cultural offer is so important in Aix that an exhibition or a festival will inevitably attract your attention!

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Aix-en-Provence enjoys a very good sunshine all year round. The city has a Mediterranean climate characterized by contrasting temperatures, with an annual range of about 15°C. Rainfall often comes in the form of sudden showers in spring and autumn (during the famous Mediterranean episodes). The summer is very hot and dry, the winter is mild. Unlike many other cities in Provence, Aix is relatively protected from the mistral wind.

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Facades d'Aix-en-Provence. Annalovisa - iStockphoto
Place Hôtel de Ville : sa tour et son beffroi Carine KREB
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