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- English
- English
- French
- French
Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in the past. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix. There are lots of elegant buildings and squares along the way, of course, and we’ll explore its 2,000-year-old story together – but there are also bustling markets, expensive clothing stores and some great cake shops.
By the end of this tour, you’ll understand how the city’s turbulent past has shaped its present. It’s a fascinating story filled with plague, war, revolution, and fortunes made and lost.
The highlights include:
• How an archbishop developed an expensive real estate block
• Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola
• Aix’s very own rags to riches story
• How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history
And so much more!
The tour can be enjoyed on location or virtually.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at the square facing the city hall.
Itinerary
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The tour starts next to the Fontaine de la Rotonde.
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The tour passes by the Hôtel de Caumont.
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The tour passes the place des Quatre-Dauphins.
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The tour passes the statue of King René
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The tour stops briefly in front of the Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence.
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The tour passes by the Hôtel Boyer d'Eguilles
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The tour passes by the Place d’Albertas.
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The tour passes through and then returns to the city hall square at the end of the tour.
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The tour passes the Hôtel de Châteaurenard.
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The tour stops briefuly in front of the Saint Sauveur cathedral.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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