Aix en Provence City Walking Tours. English Language

Hi, my name is Richard. I have lived and worked in London, New York and Hong Kong . I have lived in Aix now for 10 years , about 5 minutes walk from our meeting point .On a year plus long trip around the world my family took a lot of walking tours. It’s the best way to get to know a city and discover 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 , and what it’s like to actually live in the city, eat in the restaurants, go to the bars, not just reading it off a clipboard. I want you to know Aix and even want to live here , or at the very least come back and visit again, thats the easy bit !

1. 1

   Office de Tourisme d’Aix-en-Provence

   2 min

   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. 2

   Fontaine de La Rotonde

   10 min

   This is the symbol of our city. We will have a bit of history here. What have the Romans done for us !

3. 3

   Cours Mirabeau

   20 min

   One of the most famous boulevards in France built in classic proportions. Lots of interesting stories and history , from Napoleon to George Clooney.

4. 4

   Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre

   5 min

   Spectacular mansion in the Mazarin Quarter and a superb art garllery

5. 5

   Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins

   10 min

   A Beautiful preserved square right in the centre of the elegant Mazarin Quarter.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   2 min

   Oldest Restaurant in Aix

7. 7

   Stop 7

   5 min

   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. 8

   Place d'Albertas

   5 min

   Aix most famous square and its got a fascinating fall from power story behind it.

9. 9

   Hotel de Ville

   5 min

   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. 10

    Le Tour de l'Horloge

    Pass by

    16 Century Tower with Mechanical Statues and Open Belfry

11. 11

    Cathedrale St. Sauveur

    10 min

    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. 12

    Stop 12

    5 min

    Public School attended by Cezanne and Zola

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.