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Aix en Provence is at the heart of Provence, between the Luberon and the French Riviera, at the point where roads winding their way to Italy and Spain meet. The city is situated at the foot of the Sainte Victoire, a hill that was an inspiration to notables such as Cézanne and Zola. Aix en Provence is a spa town. It owes its reputation to the numerous fountains found at the heart of the city, which give it an air of tranquillity and peacefulness.
Events in Aix-en-Provence
- Provençal market: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning
- Outdoor craft fair: June
- International festival of dance: July and August
- International opera festival: July
- Santon [nativity figurines] market: December
- Comic book festival: March
- French vocal music festival: October
Places to visit in Provence
- Avignon
- Les Baux de Provence, St. Rémy de Provence
- L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Gordes
- The inlets at Cassis, Marseille
Specialities
- Aioli, garlic and basil vegetable soup (lasoupe au pistou), pompe à l’huile cake (made with olive oil, oranges, and almonds), the traditional thirteen Christmas desserts, calissons, navette, olive oil, fougasse bread, lavender
