Aix en Provence
A city of art and culture, Aix has a rich architectural heritage, which is wonderfully restored and maintained. The town houses and their rows of beautifully sculpted doors and windows, and the balconies and crafted wrought iron on the Cours Mirabeau and rue Gaston de Saporta, turn Aix into a truly open-air museum. The elegant ladies of Aix and the surrounding area meet in the chic boutiques in the Mazarin district. Every summer the International Festival of Lyrical Art and Music boasts an amazing programme bringing together divas and maestros; the dance festival also enjoys equal international fame.
