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Holiday Rentals in Aix en Provence - A Guide to Aix en Provence
You will find your Aix-en-Provence holiday rentals within the departement of Bouches du Rhone, in the southeast of France. It is roughly 25km north of Marseilles, which sits on the Mediterranean coast.
It is a fairly large town and a local centre for art and education. Given its proximity to Marseilles, flying direct from the UK to your Aix-en-Provence holiday rentals is a sensible option.
From there you can hire a car, which is advisable to fully explore the beautiful countryside. Why not read our car hire guide to see how to get the best deals on car hire in Aix en Provence?
If you prefer to drive from the UK, you should take the A7 and A8 south from Paris. Alternately Aix TGV train station can be reached from Paris within around 3 hours.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Aix en Provence
Most of the properties to rent in Aix-en-Provence are houses to rent in Aix-en-Provence and villas within rural areas. You can hire pretty much any size but most are on the larger size – perfect for families or parties of large numbers. One such villa to rent in Aix-en-Provence sleeps 6 people, has a large garden and pool. It is only 5 minutes from the town and only 45 minutes from St. Tropez. A perfect location to base yourself whilst touring the area.
If you prefer something more intimate then there are a number of apartments to rent in Aix-en-Provence. An example is a 19th Century townhouse I found with private gardens. It has two bedrooms, is charmingly decorated and is a couple of minutes walk from the cafés in the town centre.
Aix en Provence Useful Information
Your Aix-en-Provence holiday rental is in a lively city and has repeatedly been voted by the French the place they’d most like to live in. It is often referred to as the city of a thousand fountains – three of the best are situated on Cours Mirabeau – a road built on the former ramparts which circle the old town. This is a historical and lively area and is perfect for a stroll under the tunnel of greenery, which straddles either side of the street.
Aix-en-Provence is a cultural centre both for the arts and education. Paul Cezanne was born here and painted the surrounding countryside on many occasions. It is the location to an important opera festival, similar to Glyndebourne in the UK, which takes place in June and July each year. There is so much to see and do here, making your holiday rental in Aix-en-Provence a perfect location.