For 2,500 years Aix has been famous for its location and climate. Throughout history occupiers from all directions were drawn like moths to the beautiful light that holds the town, streets, buildings ...

From the foot of Cours Mirabeau — some call it France’s most beautiful avenue — in Aix-en-Provence I make my way past history and beauty intertwined. Richly decorated, Italianate-style hôtels ...