Aix en Provence

Provence is the region in the South of France in the middle part of it. Marseille is its capital and if you fly from UK, you may check flights to Marseille first. Other destinations are Nice, about 250km away from Marseille and Montpellier, and further away Carcassonne and Perpignan. If you are in France, there is a fast train from Paris to Marseille, which stops at Aix en Provence. If Marseille is the capital of the region and surely the major centre for business, Aix en Provence is considered the cultural and artistic capital of the region. I always visited Aix en Provence as a day trip from Marseille, so I will not be able to comment ...  Read the complete review

I am not a city lover preferring the peace of more isolated places. However there are a few exceptions and Aix-en Provence is one city that I always enjoy and would have no hesitation in recommending. Aix (pronounced x) is situated 25 km from Marseille in the centre of Provence. Getting there ************ By plane the nearest international airport is Marseille 25 km away. There are frequent flights from the u.k with several airlines. Fares vary enormously so it’s worth doing your homework before buying! Marseille airport has several car hire outlets and again I would suggest you check via the Internet, as it is usually cheaper to pre book from the ...  Read the complete review