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Aix-en-provence Map, France

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Aix-en-provence Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Aix-en-provence with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Aix-en-provence useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Aix-en-provence!

Aix-en-provence Travel Guide

The city of Aix - en - Provence has always given importance to studies and this has led to the generation of many universities in this city. There are around 15 universities and research institutes in the city of Aix - en - Provence of which is one a military academy which regularly prepares many army personals with every passing year. The city of Aix - en - Provence has also become an important hub for international... read more

Aix-en-provence History

Ever since the Franks had taken the city in 536 A.D., it had been under the rule of the Kingdom of Burgundy.  This changed after 972 A.D. when Guillaume II, the Count of Provence, and his armies held back the Saracen invaders.  The citizens of Provence moved their loyalties to the count’s descendants and slowly freed themselves from Burgundy, who by that time had aligned with the Holy Roman Empire.  This allowed... read more

Aix-en-provence Sightseeing

Aix-en-Provence is the Provencal town par excellence. A mere dozens of miles away from Marseille, Aix couldn’t possibly be more different from a large metropolitan area. The charm of Aix-en-Provence resides precisely in its quiet, picturesque atmosphere that has inspired great artistic geniuses such as Cezanne or Zola. Aix-en-Provence takes itself quite seriously, so you can expect to pay quite a steep price for your... read more

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    2 Avenue Victor Hugo, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, Frankreich
     
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    Palais des Papes, Service des Visites - B.P. 149 Place du Palais des Papes - 84008 Avignon France Tel.: 0490275074 / ..73, Fax: 0490275006
     
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