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What does Aix en Provence mean?

The provencal for "Aix-en-Provence" is "Ais de Prouvènço" [?aj de p?u?v??s?]. Most of the older streets in Aix have names in both Provençal and French. Aix hosted the ninth International Congress of Modern Architecture in 1953. Aix is the home town of the rugby union team Provence Rugby.

Where is Aix-en-Provence located?

A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is approximately 145,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains .

Where can I get a pass tourisitque in Aix-en-Provence?

The "pass tourisitque" is offered at the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office, the Atelier de Cézanne, and the official Aix tourism website.

What grapes are grown in Aix en Provence?

Grape varieties include grenache, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, and notably vermentino. Chocolate: the well known Chocolaterie de Puyricard is situated in the hills to the north of Aix. Saffron: The Safranière de Provence is an organic saffron producer situated near Aix-en-Provence.