Following breakfast – fresh baguette, croissants, brioche, we headed into AIX looking for public parking. We found some and walked into the city centre, meandering through the laneways and malls.
It was a raining lightly, so wet weather gear was got out for the first time this trip.
It is a bustling city with modern shopping facilities as well as boutiques either side of the laneways.
After visiting the Tourism Information Office we continued our meandering taking photos of the many fountains…apparently AIX has been called “the city of a thousand fountains”. At the Tourist Office we hear that the Air France pilots dispute is getting close to be resolved…hope so before next week!!!
AIX is still a centre of art and learning and has many museums dedicated to the arts. Paul Cezanne came from AIX and his statue is very prominent in the City Mall and there is a specialised walk around the city acknowledging different stages / aspects of his life.
We decide to have a sit down lunch at one of the many restaurants…..roast lamb and veggies for us both…a bit of ruffage needed. We then head to the supermarket and purchase a couple of salads for our evening meal.
Then back to the BNB for some reading and blog update, as well as route planning for tomorrow’s trip to Grasse.
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