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Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

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The central clock in Aix en Provence is an iconic monument of the city. It's next to the town hall which is crowned by a bell and

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

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Aix en Provence's beautiful town hall dominates one of the most beautiful squares of the city. It was built in the mid-XVII centur

Islands in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Archipelago of Embiez

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The island of Embiez belongs to the Ricard family, who fully conditioned it. You can get there from the port of Brusc by transport

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place des Quatre-Dauphins

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Not far from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, in the Mazarin neighbourhood, this is a lovely square; when I visited, the autumn colo

Exhibitions in Marsella

La Friche la Belle de Mai

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This former industrial building has been renovated over time to create a cultural centre. It's quite large, divided into several

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place Richelme

Place Richelme is a small square at the end of Espariat Street in old downtown Aix en Provence. It's separated from the town squar

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place du Palais de Justice

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Is the courthouse square in Aix, but is named after the palace because the palace of the Counts of Provence was once located here.

Shopping Centres in Aix-en-Provence

Rue Espariat

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The street Espariat is named after Jean Espariat, born in the mid-18th century, and was the 1st mayor of the city of Aix en Proven

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Couvent des Augustins

The Augustinian monastery belongs to an order of beggars, created in the Middle Ages, and which established itself outside the wal

Beaches in Marsella

Plage de Sainte-Croix

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The beach of Sainte Croix is a small creek near Martigue, west of Marseille. It is a place that few tourists know, but between s

Historical Monuments in Marsella

The Chapels of Sainte Croix

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The chapels of Saint Croix (Santa Cruz) are on the banks of the beach by the same name. There are two chapels, one an ancient ruin

Islands in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Peninsula of Gaou

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Gaou peninsula is at the edge of the coast road that leaves the port of Brusc. It is a public park that is open daily from 8 am to

Beaches in Toulon

Mourillon Beaches

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Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place d'Albertas

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Wandering down the Rue d'Espariat, you don't expect to find yourself in the courtyard of a castle! Here there's a fountain, rounde

Cathedrals in Aix-en-Provence

Aix Cathedral

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The cathedral itself justifies a visit to this otherwise nice city. It has a huge green wooden body and a baptizing cloister which

Harbors in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Brusc Port

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Brusc port is next to the district of the same name. It's both a marina and a fishing port. It's a typical place with many bars, r

Cliffs in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Tip of Cap Nègre

The tip of Cap Negre Park is at the end of the Mediterranean, in the part known as "climbing". It is a place where they mix wild c

Churches in Six-Fours-les-Plages

St. Peter's Collegiate Church

The Collegiate Church of St. Peter is at the top of a 210 meter hill. It is accessible by car and there is a parking garage. It's

Things to do in The Coast of Provence

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