• Stephen and DebbieGrand Tour of Europe - 2023Traveler
    The artists market in one of the town squares.There was a wedding in the church.The bride was beautiful .... of course.A late afternoon aperitif is the custom in Aix - a glass of Rose from Provence.Apparently the best patisserie in Aix.

    Aix-en-Provence

    June 17, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We then left the French coast and headed for Aix-en-Provence. It was founded by Roman Consul Sextius Calvinus in 123 BC. He called it Aquae Sextiae, which means "Waters of Sextius," nafter the warm springs in the area.

    The town features plenty of springs and fountains and it is yet another town that we have really enjoyed.    Read more