Aix-en-Provence
In Aix-en-Provence, mornings often start with a coffee that tastes a little stronger than expected, especially after a night spent listening to street musicians near the old fountain. The travel destination popular things to do or visit include wandering markets where olives get sold in buckets, and a painter once tried to swap a sketch for my baguette (I said no; priorities). Locals debate the best croissant in town, but nobody agrees. For the best hotel in Aix-en-Provence, look for one with a courtyard – trust me, laundry dries faster there.
Local weather in France
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
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Best travel destination popular things to do or visit in Aix-en-Provence
To find the rhythm of Aix, first try to blend in, then give up and just enjoy being lost, which happens a lot since the old town’s streets turn and twist like a plate of spaghetti. Sometimes, a cat will lead you to a hidden bookshop, unless it leads you to a bakery, which is also fine; both have their merits. Explore the Cours Mirabeau – on Thursdays, a man with a hat taller than my suitcase sells lavender. It is not clear if he grows it or just likes the color.
Of course, the best hotel in Aix-en-Provence might be the one next to the noisy clock tower, or perhaps far from it, depending on whether you sleep like a stone or like a squirrel. I once picked a hotel because the staff had a dog named Pistache, who apparently checks in before the guests do. For travel destination popular things to do or visit, folks often say you must see Cézanne’s studio – and yes, the paint stains on the floor are real, not just for effect. Bring your own snacks, though; last time, I dropped a crumb and three pigeons had a committee meeting about it. That is Aix – a place where even the pigeons have opinions, and the sunlight sometimes forgets to leave.
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