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_______________________Aix en Provence____________________
Aix en Provence has a population of 134200 .The town is known for its distinguished and
aristocratic charm. The inhabitants boast of an easy way of life. Festival town, visual
town, it draws students and chic visitors. 17th century classicism and fine 18th century
buildings are very prominent in the old town, which conceals a multitude of handsome town
mansions, and where one may wander casually in an architectural environment reminiscent of
theatrical decor.
La
Rotonde
Le Pavillon Vendôme
The Saint Sauveur Cathedral
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History
Originally founded on the slopes above the
plain (Entremont Settlement), the present site of Aix bears a Roman name, Aquae Sextiae.
The hot water springs have been known since the first century, the university was expanded
and in the 17th and 18th centuries the town became a model of architecture (Mazarin
Quarter).
Notable Heritage
In the old mediaval town visit the Saint
Sauveur Cathedral and its neighbourhood, the area around the city hall. the 17 th and 18th
century quarter is well worth a visit for the architecture in general : the Quartier
Mazarin and the area around the bishop's palace where the music festival is held, the
Pavillon de Vendôme, Place d' Albertas, the private mansions, the Cours Mirabeau and the
fountains. It is extremely pleasant to wander in any part of the old town.
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Famous Figures of the Past
A town is as remarkable for its people as for its
architecture. Mirabeau was one of the major players in the French Revolution. Paul
Cézanne founded modern art analysing the light of the Sainte - Victoire Mountain. His
friend Emile Zola lived here before becoming a novelist and taking up the cause of Dreyfus
and in the 20th century Darius Milhaud followed in the footsteps of the 17th century
composer André Campra ( see "Route Cézanne and Promenade Zola" tours ).
La Montagne Sainte Victoire
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Paul Cézanne ( 1839 - 1906 )
The Atelier Paul Cezanne is enjoyed by admirers of
one of the most important painters in the history of art, with souvenirs of the artist in
the Maison des Lauves where he finished his canvasses.
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