Aix-en-Provence is an important business and cultural centre and major University city in Provence.
It was founded in the 10th century and is located 20 minutes by car from the city of Marseille.
Aix-en-Provence is renown for its exceptional light and colours which both have inspired the painter Paul Cézanne who was born there.
Aix-en-Provence is not only Cézanne's hometown.
It is also the capital of the calissons, a delicate confectionery made from marzipan and flavored with melon and a touch of orange and topped with a thin wafer.
Discover Aix-en-Provence
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Bay of Marseille by Paul Cezanne
It was founded in the 10th century and is located 20 minutes by car from the city of Marseille.
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| The Bay of Marseille by Cezanne |
Aix-en-Provence is not only Cézanne's hometown.
It is also the capital of the calissons, a delicate confectionery made from marzipan and flavored with melon and a touch of orange and topped with a thin wafer.
Discover Aix-en-Provence
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Bay of Marseille by Paul Cezanne