6 Must-See Squares in Aix, Aix-en-Provence, France

At the heart of French culture 鈥� not to mention community and architecture 鈥� is the聽place,聽or square. Every town, big or small, has its fair share of聽places that have overseen festivals, markets, and families for centuries. Here are 6 worth finding in Aix-en-Provence.

Less grand than some Aix聽places,聽the聽Place des Martyrs de la R茅sistance聽still draws attention for two primary聽reasons:

1. The world renowned聽Aix Music Festival聽is held here each July, and attracts music afficionados from all over the globe.

2.聽L鈥橝rchev锚ch茅, the former palace of the archbishops of Aix-en-Provence, built between 1650 and 1730, not only is home to the Music Festival, but part of the monument also houses聽La Mus茅e des Tapisseries聽(the Tapestry Museum) with a fabulous聽collection of tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Looking for a great Provencal food market? Look no further than聽Place Richelme.聽I鈥檒l never forgive my husband for rushing me past the stacks of honey pots, piles of fluorescent green olives, and strawberries to put any American organic farmer to shame. If you miss today鈥檚 market, not to worry; there鈥檚 one every day of the week. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 6 Must-See Squares in Aix
Guide Location: France » Aix-en-Provence
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Susan Guillory
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