Car Hire in Aix-en

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Located just 18 miles away from the busy town of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence is a very stylish and chic place to visit, with definite leanings towards the Parisian left bank way of life. The town itself is very beautiful and consists of hundreds of 17th century mansions which line their way along boulevards which are shaded by the huge trees that feature in their centre.

Aix-en-Provence is most famous in France for its university, which is frequented by some of the wealthiest students in France. With over 30,000 students the town can be very busy during term time, and nice and quiet for visitors during the holidays.

Getting around the town is very simple if you hire a car, and you can pick one up in the town centre or from a nearby airport. There are ample paid for parking spaces, many of which are covered.

The nearest airport to the town is the Aeroport Marseille-Provence which is less than 20 miles away. You can also get the train from Marseille, Gap and Briancon into the town centre train station, or if you would rather get the TGV there is a larger station about 5 miles from the town centre.

Things to do when hiring a car in Aix-en-Provence

Cezanne Sights

A museum and town trail built in honour of the locally born Paul Cezanne is a great place to appreciate the artwork of one of Frances finest contemporary artists. Like many artists of his generation Cezanne was ignored while he was alive, but it was after his death that his work become recognised and the town of Aix is very proud to be the home of Paul Cezanne. You can also visit the studio of the artist if you are a dedicated fan, but remember none of his work hangs in the studio anymore. It’s still interesting to see where he worked.

National Choreography Centre

Home of contemporary dance in France, the Centre Choregrpahique National is a wonderful building to visit, as famous for its cube like glass and concrete construction as it is for the dancing that takes place inside. The building was designed by Rudi Ricciotti, an architect who designed the whole building so that visitors could see into the studios which are illuminated in such a way that you can witness the dance rehearsals all day.

Fondation Victor Vasarely

Located just to the west of the centre of town, this building has been labelled a masterpiece by many of the architects who have visited. It’s now in need of some repair work but the glass ceiling and repeating triangle shapes make it a site to with hold. It also features 16 galleries, all of which are interconnected in a geometric style.

Ballet Preljocaj

If you are a fan of ballet, then this is a place to visit. The resident dance group are located at the centre of contemporary dance and put on some stunning, and equally shocking shows throughout the year. When they are not performing they also run children and adult workshops that you can join in with.