Story (Aix-en-Provence)

Walk through the former capital of Provence

Cathedral of the Holy Savior

It is believed that the Cathedral of the Holy Savior, the beginning of construction of which dates back to the 12th century, was built on the site of the ancient temple of Apollo. Address: Place Martyrs...

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• 9 years ago

Walk through the former capital of Provence

Town Hall Square

The Town Hall building was built in the 14th century. On the right side of the Town Hall is the Clock Tower, dating back to 1661. Its foundation was the former Roman gate of the city. From under the dial...

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• 9 years ago

Walk through the former capital of Provence

Boulevard Mirabeau

Mirabeau Boulevard, which is bordered by an alley of huge plane trees, was founded in 1649 on the site of a former fortress wall. The city was actively growing and expanding, which meant that the inhabitants...

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• 9 years ago

Walk through the former capital of Provence

Place d'Albert

Jean-Baptiste d'Albert, head of the Chamber of Auditors, bought the buildings adjacent to his mansion and ordered the architect Laurent Vallon to reconstruct the entire square. This is how this elegant...

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• 9 years ago

Walk through the former capital of Provence

Fountain Rotunda

The huge round fountain was built in 1860 by Theophile Turnard. Consists of two pools. The larger one, i. e. the lower one, with a diameter of 41 meters, is decorated with figures of lions. In the smaller...

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• 9 years ago