History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour | La Vacanza Travel

History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration: 75 to 90 minutes
Destination: France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Aix-en-Provence
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  • 75 to 90 minutes
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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 self-guided audio 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 this 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

And so much more!

The tour can be enjoyed on location or virtually.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Fontaine de La Rotonde, Entree cours Mirabeau, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France

The tour starts next to the Fontaine de la Rotonde.

Pass By: Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre, 3 rue Joseph Cabassol, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France

The tour passes by the Hôtel de Caumont.

Pass By: Place des 4 Dauphins, Pl. des 4 Dauphins, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

The tour passes the place des Quatre-Dauphins.

Pass By: Fontaine du Roi Rene, Cours Mirabeau, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France

The tour passes the statue of King René

Pass By: Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence, 20 Pl. de Verdun, 13616 Aix-en-Provence, France

The tour stops briefly in front of the Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence.

Pass By: Le Café, Hotel Boyer d'Eguilles, 6 Rue Espariat, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

The tour passes by the Hôtel Boyer d'Eguilles


Pass By: Place d'Albertas, 11 rue Espariat, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France

The tour passes by the Place d’Albertas.

Pass By: Place de l'Hôtel de ville, Pl. de l'Hôtel de ville, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

The tour passes through and then returns to the city hall square at the end of the tour.

Pass By: Hotel de Chateaurenard, 19 rue Gaston de Saporta, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France

The tour passes the Hôtel de Châteaurenard.

Pass By: Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, 34 Pl. des Martyrs de la Resistance, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

The tour stops briefuly in front of the Saint Sauveur cathedral.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Fontaine de la Rotonde, Place du Général de Gaulle, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/13/2020 - 5/8/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

Place de la Mairie, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Rue Vauvenargues, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

75 to 90 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

ElisabethL587

18 May, 2023

A fun, lively and informational tour; well worth doing. The content was engaging and interesting. We had no troubles with the GPS. We did wander off course some but could easily get back to the designated route. My husband’s unhappy review reflects the trouble he had purchasing the tour from the TripAdvisor site; when I bought and he re-bought the tour directly from the VoiceMap app we were successful.

E9658CGkevinl

17 May, 2023

Code did not work. Tried to get a refund, system locked me out and refused to give me a refund. Now they want me to give 100 words in this review. So my experience was terrible terrible terrible. Terrible. Terrible terrible

jilbcl

09 Oct, 2022

It started out well, but became confusing to use. We chose to use Trip Advisor’s list of things to do instead, and had a much more enjoyable experience.

AlaExpat

09 Oct, 2022

Interesting information. The GPS feature worked most of the time. Sometimes directions were a bit delayed and I had to backtrack. Overall a worthwhile experience.

Didydoo

09 Sep, 2022

Truly fascinating, easy to follow and just long enough. The tour highlights some of the interesting historical buildings in Aix-en-Provence. The guide is really easy to use and you can stop, start, go over and/or skip places as you wish. Very flexible, it allows you to wander at your own pace and brings the old city alive. We’ll worth it. Communication from the organisers was excellent and provided step by step instructions of how to gain access and download the tour. Highly recommended as an introduction to a beautiful city.

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Engaging Overview of Aix

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GPS enabled history tour

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