Video guide to Aix en Provence, France

Aix en Provence is the emblematic centre of the charismatic Provence region. Enjoy a mild climate all year long; discover wild landscapes and traditional villages!

Located in the south of France, Aix en Provence is unquestionably a paradise for those who are seeking a traditional and authentic atmosphere. Actually, the city has managed to maintain its tranquillity while combining modernism, coexisting in harmony with each other.

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The above video of Aix en Provence highlights the accessibility of the city, designed to fit everybody, from young children and students, to professionals and elderly people.

The city and its surroundings also display fantastic testimonies of the region’s history. Aix en Provence was built during the extension of the Roman Empire and you will be stunned by the monuments and religious edifices that populate this city! These include the Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, the Eglise de la Madeleine, the Eglise du Saint-Esprit, and many others, all built throughout Aix’s intense history. In the video you can also see the Aqueduc de Roquefavour, an impressive 393metres long bridge-aqueduct built in 1841 that overlooks the valleys outside of Aix.

How could we show a video about Aix en Provence, without introducing you to the important production and harvest of olives, melons and grapes, so popular in this region? Being able to grow this incredible produce locally enables the region to enjoy a colourful cuisine all year round, which is typically French Mediterranean.

The most popular sport in Aix is La Pétanque, a game that is taken pretty seriously by the locals! After taking part in or watching a Pétanque game, then you may wish to benefit from the city’s spa resorts!

You have probably figured by now, after watching the video, that there are many incredible reasons for you to spend some time in Aix en Provence, a city that is definitely worth visiting!

Apple Language Courses offers French language programmes with accommodation in Aix en Provence.