Aix en Provence is popular for its natural thermal springs and boasts more than 23 fountains. Aix en Provence is has many universities and is a center for the arts, with numerous festivals taking place all year long, the most famous of which is undoubtedly the International Festival of Lyrical Art and Music.
Famous key attractions in Aix en Provence are Le Cours Mirabeau, city’s main thoroughfare lined with cafes, restaurants and elegant mansions; Le Musée Granet (Granet Museum) is one of the best museums in the region featuring major works by French painters; Musée du Viel Aix (Museum of Old Aix) museum contains memorials to Aix’s past, including furniture, costumes, paintings, and local figurines; Musée d’Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum) boasts a unique collection of dinosaur fossils.
Citadines Aix Jas de Bouffan Apartments in Aix en Provence offers 125 serviced apartments including 85 one or two-person studios with sofa or pullout beds and 40 one-bedroom apartments for up to 4 people with sofa beds in lounge area and two single beds in bedroom. Citadines Aix Jas de Bouffan Aparthotel has a swimming pool and a garden.
Restaurants in Aix en Provence - Aix en Provence offers restaurants from luxurious cuisine to cheap food. Le Clos de la Violette offers local food; Le Yoji serves excellent Japanese and Korean food; Chez Maxime serves typical Provencal cuisine and some fantastic grilled meats with excellent wine list available; L’Arbre à Pain is very popular with vegetarians and the home-made desserts are a must.
Nightlife in Aix en Provence - For those looking for some entertainment, there are lots of pubs in the city like Red Clover, O’Neil, Queen’s Head, O’Sullivan’s or The Old Bulldogge. Favorite bars with students include Le Bistrot Aixois, and the IPN. There is no shortage of clubs also in Aix en Provence namely Le Mistral, Les Templiers or Le Divino, the choice is vast.
Shopping in Aix en Provence - The Aix en Provence city is famous for its calissons, a confectionary made from sweet almonds and preserved foods. Calissons du Roy and Léonard Parli offer good collection of Calissons. Mazarin district, around the cours Mirabeau is famous for Antiques. Monoprix on the cours Mirabeau is a handy superstore located right in the city center, and sells a bit of everything, from groceries to clothes.
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