Aix en Provence, France — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence, France.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 22°C (71°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 650mm (25 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Festival de la Bande Dessinée (Comic Strip Festival)
March-April
Exhibitions, talks and the opportunity for comics enthusiasts to meet some of their favorite authors.
Various venues
Website: www.bd-aix.com
Musique dans la Rue (Music in the street)
June
Free concerts.
Throughout the city
Website: www.aixenmusique.fr
Nuit d'été à Aix-en-Provence
June-July
Concerts and recitals in historical local venues.
Throughout the city
Website: www.nuitsdete-aix.com
Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
July
International opera festival.
Grand Théâtre de Provence
Website: www.festival-aix.com
Festival Côté Court
July
New music productions with young performers.
Various venues
Website: www.festival-cotecour.org
Journées du Patrimoine
September
Open house weekend.
Various venues throughout the city
Website: www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
Les Nuits Pianistiques
October-December
International piano festival.
Aix and region
Website: www.lesnuitspianistiques.com
Christmas Market
December
Stalls selling seasonal goods and gifts.
Cours Mirabeau
