4.3(13 reviews)
History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
75 minutes – 90 minutes
Commentary: Audio · en
Aix-en-Provence, France
About this activity
Discover the highlights of Provence on a self-guided walking tour from la Rotonde to l’Hotel de Ville. Experience the magic of GPS-playback while immersing yourself in the history and revitalisation of the city.
Highlights
- Find out how the city's turbulent past has shaped its present
- Hear from producer Richard Seaward, a Londoner living in in Aix en Provence
- Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Full description
Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in the past. On this tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix. There are lots of elegant buildings and squares along the way, of course, and we’ll explore its 2,000 year old story together – but there are also bustling markets, expensive clothing stores and some great cake shops.
By the end of the tour, you’ll understand how the city’s turbulent past has shaped its present. It’s a fascinating story filled with plague, war, revolution, and fortunes made and lost.
The highlights include:
How an archbishop developed an expensive real estate block
Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola
Aix’s very own rags to riches story
How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history
Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola
Aix’s very own rags to riches story
How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history
And so much more!
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting point
Start Location
Place du Général de Gaulle, Place du Général de Gaulle, Aix-en-Provence
Important information
Know before you book
- The audio guide uses a mobile app.
- You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour.
- You'll need to use your own mobile phone and headphones.
- The tour is only available in English.
Know before you go
- You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
- The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there
- Please remember to bring your own headphones and use your own mobile device
- Please follow the download instructions included to download the tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
4.3(13 reviews)
Ebony
Apr 20255.0
The guide was very patient and very knowledgeable about the temples and Palace. After the tour he stayed with us until our Grab came.
Edwin
Jan 20255.0
todo maravilloso
Zacharie
Jan 20245.0
The guide was amazing 😍 She always wanted to optimise our experience !
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible