LocationBouches-du-Rhône, Provence, France.
Dialling code33.
Population137,000.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures6°C (43°F).
Average July temperatures22°C (71°F).
Annual rainfall650mm (25 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Euro (€1) = £0.68; US$1.33; C$1.54; A$1.64 Currency conversion
rates as of April 2007Special Events:The Stamp Fair and Philatelists Festival, Mar, Town Hall
Musique Dans la Rue, Jun, free concerts, throughout the city (website:
www.aixenmusique.fr)
Nuit d’été à Aix-en-Provence, Jun-Jul, concerts and recitals in historical local venues, throughout the city (website:
www.nuitsdete-aix.com)
Festival d’Aix en Provence, Jul, formerly the International d’Art Lyrique, international opera festival (website:
www.festival-aix.com)
Festival Coté Court, Jul, new music productions with young performers
Journée du Patrimoine, Sep, open house weekend, various venues throughout the city (website:
www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr)
Les Nuits Pianistiques, Oct to Dec, international piano festival, Aix and region (website:
www.lesnuitspianistiques.com)
Christmas Market, Dec, cours Mirabeau
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