Sights in Bocas del Ródano

Historical Monuments in Arles

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Arles was founded by the Greek colony of Marseille with the advantage of being very close, but it was during the time of the Roman

Historical Monuments in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

The Triumphal Arch of Glanum

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On the outskirts of Saint Remy de Provence is a surprise: the triumphal arch and mausoleum of July, historical monuments since the

Churches in Marsella

Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins

Beautiful both inside and outside !!!

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Fontaine d'Eau Chaude

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The Fontaine d'Eau Chaude, is also called the green fountain, because it is always covered with vegetation. Built in 1667, it was

Historical Monuments in Marsella

Porte de l'Orient

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It's useless to try to squint and look - you're not going to see Algeria from here. But this huge gate symbolises the way to North

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Fontaine des Bagniers

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It's said the the fountain was used in Roman times for thermal baths, and that's where it got its name. This fountain was renovate

Churches in Aix-en-Provence

Chapelle des Pénitents Gris

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The first guilds of Aix arrived in 1520, with the Gray Penitents coming a little later in 1677. The Penitent brotherhood are like

Historical Monuments in Arles

Alyscamps

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A magical and evocative place, away from the crowd of Arles but that can still be reached on foot in just 10 minutes from the amph

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place de la Rotonde

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This square, also known as the Place du General de Gaulle, stands on several main streets and features a newly installed statue of

Historical Monuments in Marsella

Hotel de la Prefecture

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Historical Monuments in Marsella

Fort Saint-Jean

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Cathedrals in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint Remy de Provence Cathedral

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After a visiting the French region of Provence for 10 days, the finishing touch was the small town of Saint Remy de Provence, the

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge)

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The central clock in Aix en Provence is an iconic monument of the city. It's next to the town hall which is crowned by a bell and

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

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Aix en Provence's beautiful town hall dominates one of the most beautiful squares of the city. It was built in the mid-XVII centur

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place des Quatre-Dauphins

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Not far from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, in the Mazarin neighbourhood, this is a lovely square; when I visited, the autumn colo

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place Richelme

Place Richelme is a small square at the end of Espariat Street in old downtown Aix en Provence. It's separated from the town squar

Castles in Cassis

Chateau de Cassis

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Since most of the high points of the city are privately owned, it can be difficult to find a lovely viewpoint. However, efforts ha

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place du Palais de Justice

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Is the courthouse square in Aix, but is named after the palace because the palace of the Counts of Provence was once located here.