A Day in Aix-en-Provence

What a fabulous day we had, and what sore feet we now have!  It was an early start to catch the bus to Aix- en-Provence, a magnificent city about two hours away from Nice.  Our friend, Heather, had lived there for a year when her daughter, Zoe, was very small, so she was an excellent guide and shared her fond memories. 

Besides the wonderful narrow streets and enticing little shops, there  were beautiful fountains everywhere, music in the streets and an Irish pub.   That means there was something for everyone.  Not to mention the incredible lunch we had at a charming restaurant, with wine, of course. 

Every street leads to another amazing sight

There are lots of little cars here, with the narrow streets.  This one is an electric "bus"

One fascinating building in which we spent some time is the Aix cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur d'Aix). It is built on the site of the 1st century Roman forum of Aix. Built and re-built from the 12th until the 19th century, it includes Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements, as well as Roman columns and parts of the baptistry from a 6th century Christian church. It is a national monument of France.

The front is under some reconstruction at the moment, so we couldn’t get a good picture, but the inside was compelling with its obvious importance for so many centuries as a special place.

Inside the cathedral

Heather in the doorway of where she once lived in France

John admiring the beautiful fruits and vegetables available