History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.1 (9 reviews) Aix-en-Provence, France
Duration1h 15m - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in the past. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix. There are lots of elegant buildings and squares along the way, of course, and we’ll explore its 2,000-year-old story together – but there are also bustling markets, expensive clothing stores and some great cake shops.

By the end of this tour, you’ll understand how the city’s turbulent past has shaped its present. It’s a fascinating story filled with plague, war, revolution, and fortunes made and lost.

The highlights include:

• How an archbishop developed an expensive real estate block
• Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola
• Aix’s very own rags to riches story
• How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history

And so much more!

The tour can be enjoyed on location or virtually.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this tour
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Fontaine de La Rotonde
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    The tour starts next to the Fontaine de la Rotonde.
  2. Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre
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    The tour passes by the Hôtel de Caumont.
  3. Pass by
    The tour passes the place des Quatre-Dauphins.
  4. Fontaine du Roi Rene
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    The tour passes the statue of King René
  5. Pass by
    The tour stops briefly in front of the Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence.
  6. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Hôtel Boyer d'Eguilles
  7. Place d'Albertas
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    The tour passes by the Place d’Albertas.
  8. Pass by
    The tour passes through and then returns to the city hall square at the end of the tour.
  9. Hotel de Chateaurenard
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    The tour passes the Hôtel de Châteaurenard.
  10. Pass by
    The tour stops briefuly in front of the Saint Sauveur cathedral.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the square facing the city hall.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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