Discover the highlights of Provence on a self-guided walking tour from la Rotonde to l’Hotel de Ville. Experience the magic of GPS-playback while immersing yourself in the history and revitalisation of the city.
History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Find out how the city's turbulent past has shaped its present
- Hear from producer Richard Seaward, a Londoner living in in Aix en Provence
- Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Description
Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in the past. On this tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix. There are lots of elegant buildings and squares along the way, of course, and we’ll explore its 2,000 year old story together – but there are also bustling markets, expensive clothing stores and some great cake shops.
By the end of the tour, you’ll understand how the city’s turbulent past has shaped its present. It’s a fascinating story filled with plague, war, revolution, and fortunes made and lost.
The highlights include:
How an archbishop developed an expensive real estate block
Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola
Aix’s very own rags to riches story
How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history
And so much more!
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Place du Général de Gaulle, Place du Général de Gaulle, Aix-en-Provence
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The audio guide uses a mobile app.
- You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour.
- You'll need to use your own mobile phone and headphones.
- The tour is only available in English.
- You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
- The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there
- Please remember to bring your own headphones and use your own mobile device
- Please follow the download instructions included to download the tour.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (6 - 99 years) | $5.99 |
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 75 minutes - 90 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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