You need to get to Aix-en-Provence and want to learn more about this Provençal gem? Then this guided tour is perfect for you!
An accredited guide will meet you at the agreed location to begin this VIP tour. Firstly, you will make a first stop at La Rotonde, created in the 19th century, this place is a must-see. It indeed presents a certain aesthetic appeal, and you will have the opportunity to contemplate one of the most majestic fountains in the city. It is adorned with dolphins, swans...
Next, you will stroll towards the Mazarin district, which was once built to accommodate the political and bourgeois elite. This district consists notably of sumptuous buildings such as the Hôtel de Gallifet. Furthermore, while walking in this district, you can explore the rue d'Italie, which stands out for its age, being the very first street built in Aix-en-Provence.
Secondly, your highly qualified local expert will take you to discover the "Fontaine Moussue," located along the Cours Mirabeau, which bears its name due to the accumulation of moss that has formed after many decades. Then, your guided tour will continue with a stop at the Place des Prêcheurs, where you can learn more about the history of the famous artist Paul Cézanne, whose baptism took place in the Church of the Madeleine.
Moreover, your personalized guide will take you to discover the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, one of the most attractive places from a historical point of view, having been destroyed and rebuilt in the 17th century. Furthermore, you can visit the illustrious Musée du Vieil Aix if you wish. Thus, your guided tour will end with a final stop at the Ancient Palace of the Archbishops of Aix-en-Provence, which will dazzle you with its majestic architecture.