Aix en Provence, France — Overview
Founded in 123BC by the Romans, Aix-en-Provence draws its origin, its name and, to an extent, its reputation, from its thermal springs. Even to this day, the city boasts no fewer than 23 fountains. This big student town is still home to many universities and is a center for the arts, with numerous festivals taking place in Aix-en-Provence all year long, the most famous of which is undoubtedly the International Festival of Lyrical Art and Music. With the now famous Montagne Sainte Victoire as a backdrop, Aix is surrounded by beautiful scenery, which has inspired many artists and intellectuals, most notoriously Paul Cézanne. It's also a great base to explore the rest of Provence.
