History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Place du Général de Gaulle
13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Rue Vauvenargues, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
The tour ends at the square facing the city hall.
What To Expect
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Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence (pass by)
Place de l'Hôtel de ville (pass by)
Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Activity code: C-110804P278
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