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Aix-en-Provence Private Walking Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Overview
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In the heart of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is best known for being the birth place of Paul Cézanne. First founded in 123 BC, this city grew in importance during the roman times, becoming the capital of Provence in the Middle Ages and today it is the modern center for Justice and of the Arts. With us you will trace the steps of most important painters of the 19th century, contemplate life in medieval Aix and get intrigued by the French resistance against the Nazi occupation. All sprinkled with hidden jewels in the form of elegant fountains, picturesque courtyards, and inspired architecture.
You will learn about:
Pre-roman pagan influence
The roman foundations of the old town
The famous artist Paul Cezanne
The foundation of Aix
The provincial 17th and 18th century flair of the Cours Mirabeau
The part played by the many fountains
The rise of the gothic style in 13th century France
Count King René
Brasserie Les Deux Garçons! and Cézanne, Lamartine or Ernest Hemingway.
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