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Aix-en-Provence: The beautiful City of Fountains ⛲✨

This charming Southern French city, birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne, blends history, art, and the melody of flowing water. With its nickname "City of a Thousand Fountains," every corner reveals a sculpted water feature with its own story. 👀 Must-See Attractions Wander the Old Town—its ancient stone walls, hidden churches, and cobblestone alleys are pure magic. Don’t miss: 1️⃣ Cours Mirabeau (the grand boulevard) 2️⃣ Fontaine de la Rotonde (iconic round fountain) 3️⃣ Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur (Gothic-Provençal mix) 4️⃣ Hôtel de Ville (historic town hall) 5️⃣ Place d'Albertas (elegant 18th-century square) 6️⃣ Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins (adorable dolphin fountain) 7️⃣ Musée Granet (art from Cézanne to Picasso) 8️⃣ Église de la Madeleine (baroque beauty) 9️⃣ Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte (soaring simplicity) 🔟 Caumont Art Centre (Bonnard exhibits + lush garden) 🍽️ Top Restaurants 1️⃣ Chez JO (cozy Provençal bistro) 2️⃣ Le Quatre (modern French flair) 3️⃣ D’Amour (romantic courtyard dining) 4️⃣ La Rotonde (fountain views + brunch) 🏨 Stay in Style ⭐ Hôtel Renaissance (5-star luxury) ⭐ Hôtel Rotonde (4-star charm by the fountain) ⭐ Boutique Hôtel Cézanne (artsy 4-star) ⭐ Hôtel des Augustins (3-star historic gem) 😋 Local Treats 1️⃣ Calisson (iconic almond candy) 2️⃣ Madeleine (buttery shell-shaped cakes) 3️⃣ Navette (orange-blossom boat cookies) 🚊 Getting Around 🚌 Bus: Main station (Gare Routière) is 550m from Old Town. 🚗 Car: Parking Krypton EFFIA (cheap & safe, includes bus ticket) Parking Rotonde (closest to sights) 🚆 Trains: Gare d'Aix-en-Provence (450m to center) TGV Station (17km away; take shuttle/taxi) #AixEnProvence #Provence #SouthOfFrance #TravelGuide #HiddenGems

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Aix-en-Provence: The beautiful City of Fountains ⛲✨

This charming Southern French city, birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne, blends history, art, and the melody of flowing water. With its nickname "City of a Thousand Fountains," every corner reveals a sculpted water feature with its own story. 👀 Must-See Attractions Wander the Old Town—its ancient stone walls, hidden churches, and cobblestone alleys are pure magic. Don’t miss: 1️⃣ Cours Mirabeau (the grand boulevard) 2️⃣ Fontaine de la Rotonde (iconic round fountain) 3️⃣ Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur (Gothic-Provençal mix) 4️⃣ Hôtel de Ville (historic town hall) 5️⃣ Place d'Albertas (elegant 18th-century square) 6️⃣ Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins (adorable dolphin fountain) 7️⃣ Musée Granet (art from Cézanne to Picasso) 8️⃣ Église de la Madeleine (baroque beauty) 9️⃣ Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte (soaring simplicity) 🔟 Caumont Art Centre (Bonnard exhibits + lush garden) 🍽️ Top Restaurants 1️⃣ Chez JO (cozy Provençal bistro) 2️⃣ Le Quatre (modern French flair) 3️⃣ D’Amour (romantic courtyard dining) 4️⃣ La Rotonde (fountain views + brunch) 🏨 Stay in Style ⭐ Hôtel Renaissance (5-star luxury) ⭐ Hôtel Rotonde (4-star charm by the fountain) ⭐ Boutique Hôtel Cézanne (artsy 4-star) ⭐ Hôtel des Augustins (3-star historic gem) 😋 Local Treats 1️⃣ Calisson (iconic almond candy) 2️⃣ Madeleine (buttery shell-shaped cakes) 3️⃣ Navette (orange-blossom boat cookies) 🚊 Getting Around 🚌 Bus: Main station (Gare Routière) is 550m from Old Town. 🚗 Car: Parking Krypton EFFIA (cheap & safe, includes bus ticket) Parking Rotonde (closest to sights) 🚆 Trains: Gare d'Aix-en-Provence (450m to center) TGV Station (17km away; take shuttle/taxi) #AixEnProvence #Provence #SouthOfFrance #TravelGuide #HiddenGems

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