Hotels City Info Entertainment Flights Car Rental Cruises Map News City Guides AIX-EN-PROVENCE CITY INFO Overall Info History Geography Economy Visas Travel Tips Sign up to our Newsletter Name: Email address: THINGS TO DO Activities Attractions Cinemas Exhibitions Festivals Nightlife Restaurants Shopping Outdoor MAKE IT HAPPEN Hotels Flights Destination Aix-En-Provence Check-in Check-out Choose date Choose date Rooms Adults Children 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 Aix en Provence, France » City Info Well-known as the city of art and lights, Aix or Aix-en-Provence is a city in southern France, situated about 30 km north to Marseille. Famous for its superb preservation of architecture, it is home to the upper-class and surrounded by magnificent monuments. It is a sub-prefecture in the Bouches-du-Rhone department of the Provence region and has a population of about 140,000 (2005). Built and developed around art and culture, Aix is at the center of one of France's most important tourist regions. Located in the heart of Provence, Aix is a wonderful starting-point for visitors to explore many places of interest, all within an hour's drive. This ancient city hosts several art schools and universities that include some American universities also. The city offers a fine blend of heritage and modern life, accompanied by a fantastic vibrant atmosphere. Country France Region Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur Department Bouches-du-Rhone Arrondissement (District) Aix-en-Provence Elevation 173 m (average) Land area 186.08 km² Population (2007) 143,404 Density 771 /km2 (2,000 /sq mi) Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Search news: Advanced About Aixenprovence.com Privacy Policy World News Advertise © 2014 TravelAgents.com Network Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Contact our Advertising team for Advertising or Sponsorship on TravelAgents.com Network