Marseille is the second largest city in France by population (nestled between number one Paris and number three Lyon) with more than 870k residents. Situated just 32km (20-miles) to the south of Aix-en-Provence, this administrative and commercial capital of the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region is well worth a visit if your itinerary allows.

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Whether you’ll be visiting Aix-en-Provence for the first time, or you’ve already been to this City of 1000 Fountains before, taking a walking tour is a fun way to get a local’s perspective while learning about the history of the magnificent sights that greet you at every turn.

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Recorded history of Aix-en-Provence spans more than two millennium, which makes a sightseeing in this beautiful Southern France village a delightful stroll through the centuries.