The city center of Aix is mostly pedestrian and despite being quite small, offers hours of walks among its winding, cobbled streets. The city has a young population, thanks to its three Universities and numerous language schools. A renowned center for the Arts, Aix features numerous festivals throughout the year, the most famous of which is the International Festival of Lyrical Art and Music.
Also famed as the home of Paul Cezanne, Aix has much to offer. Alongside the beautiful architecture, Aix features numerous fountains, with the largest and most famous situated on the Cours Mirabeau. An exceptional number of fine restaurants are found near the Place des Cardeurs. Our list of Recommended hotels is a good starting place to source the most popular and well regarded Aix accommodation.