Aix-en-Provence Fountains and Squares Tour, Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence Fountains and Squares Tour (Self Guided), Aix-en-Provence

Aix-end-Provence is known for its fountains. With more than 1,000 fountains, a tourist could spend weeks walking around the city without glimpsing them all. The fountains began appearing under the Roman empire when the Romans discovered Aix's natural thermal water source. They referred to the area as Aquae Sextiae or the Waters of Sextius.

The fountains appear throughout the city and are prominent features in many of the squares. There are unique fountains like the Boar Fountain found at Richelme Square and more traditional fountains, like the one seen at Place des Trois Ormeaux. The larger-than-life obelisk at Place des Precheurs has fountains at its base, while Place et Fontaine d'Albertas is as known for the large, central fountain as it is for the square itself.

Other fountains popular among visitors are the Fontaine des Augustins (Fountain of the Augustins), Fontaine de la Rotonde (Fountain of the Rotunda), Fontaine des Neuf-Canons (Fountain of the Nine Cannons), Fontaine du Roi Rene (King Rene Fountain) and Fontaine Moussue (Mossy Fountain).

Arguably one of the most famous fountains in the city is Fontaine des Quatre Dauphins. This fountain was the first free-standing fountain in Aix-en-Provence. It was built by Jean-Claude Rambot in 1667.

Take this self-guided walking tour to see the beautiful fountains and squares of Aix-en-Provence.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Dennis Jarvis.

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Guide Name: Aix-en-Provence Fountains and Squares Tour
Guide Location: France » Aix-en-Provence (See other walking tours in Aix-en-Provence)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Aix-en-Provence?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Aix-en-Provence Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Aix-en-Provence?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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