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AIX EN PROVENCE HISTORY

The history of Aix really began in the year 122 B.C., when the Romans demolished Entremont and settled on a shelf that was rich in hot and cold springs. Thus Aquae Sextiae was born.

In the Middle Ages, after the Roman colony was abandoned, Aix became the place of residence of the sovereign counts of Provence and followed its calling as the regional centre of Provence and an important focus for trade and craftsmanship.

Aix founded its University in 1409.

After a few eventful centuries, foreign wards, the turmoil of the Revolution and a major economic recession, Aix-en-Provence recovered and further developed its university, judicial and cultural roles.

Over the centuries many artists have lived in this city, drawn by its luminosity. Paul Cézanne was born there.

Aix-en-Provence is now a young, lively and animated city all year round, with its population of 40 000 students.

AIX IN A FEW WORDS

A name that spans the eras: Aquae Sextiae, Ais en Provencou, Aix-en-Provence

Date of birth: 122 B.C.
Surface area: 18600 hectares
Population: 137 067 habitants
Altitude: 188 metres
Mont Sainte Victoire: 1011 m

AIX EN PROVENCE COUNTRYSIDE

The 34 towns of the "Pays d'Aix area" each have historical, architectural or natural treasures to see.

You can see them on one of the tours organised by the region's coach companies
Web: www.aixenprovencetourism.com

Beaurecueil, Bouc Bel Air, Cabriès-Calas, Chateauneuf le Rouge, Coudoux, Eguilles, Fuveau, Gardanne, Gréasque, Jouques, La Roque d'Anthéron, Lambesc, Le Puy Ste Réparade, Le Tholonet, Meyrargues, Meyreuil, Mimet, Pertuis, Peynier, Peyrolles, Puyloubier, Rognes, Rousset, Saint-Antonin, Saint Cannat, Saint Esteve Janson, Saint Marc Juamegarde, Saint Paul les Durance, Simiane Collongue, Trets, Vauvenargues, Velaux, Venelles, Ventabren.

CLIMATE

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Maximum temperatures in Farenheit :				°F \| °C
January	Moy. inf. : 38°	Moy. sup. : 52°	Précip. moy. : 35.3 mm
February	Moy. inf. : 39°	Moy. sup. : 54°	Précip. moy. : 21.3 mm
March	Moy. inf. : 44°	Moy. sup. : 60°	Précip. moy. : 21.9 mm
April	Moy. inf. : 48°	Moy. sup. : 65°	Précip. moy. : 40.6 mm
May	Moy. inf. : 55°	Moy. sup. : 73°	Précip. moy. : 26.7 mm
June	Moy. inf. : 62°	Moy. sup. : 80°	Précip. moy. : 14.6 mm
July	Moy. inf. : 66°	Moy. sup. : 86°	Précip. moy. : 8.2 mm
August	Moy. inf. : 66°	Moy. sup. : 85°	Précip. moy. : 18.3 mm
September	Moy. inf. : 60°	Moy. sup. : 78°	Précip. moy. : 57 mm
October	Moy. inf. : 55°	Moy. sup. : 69°	Précip. moy. : 52.3 mm
November	Moy. inf. : 45°	Moy. sup. : 59°	Précip. moy. : 39.1 mm
December	Moy. inf. : 40°	Moy. sup. : 53°	Précip. moy. : 25.6 mm

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Tourist Office
2, pl. du Général de Gaulle BP160
13605 Aix en Provence Cedex
Contact par courriel
Tél: 33(0)4 42161177
Fax: 33.(0)442161179
Agrément : n°AU01395001

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