Aix-en-Provence
Sign in to saveAix-en-Provence, often known as simply Aix, is a city and commune in southern France, about north of Marseille. A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is approximately 148,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains.
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Aix-en-Provence is a city in southern France, located north of Marseille, with a population of about 148,000 people. As a former capital of Provence, it holds historical significance and currently serves as the subprefecture of its arrondissement in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
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Place details
- Locality
- Aix-en-Provence
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France
- Population
- 146,821
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- History
- Geography and climate
- Sights
- Education
- Culture
- Music
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
- Musique dans la Rue
- Dance
- European Capital of Culture
- Museums and libraries
- Montagne Sainte-Victoire
- Sport
- Economy
- Demographics
- Politics
- Transport
- Miscellaneous
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Friendship and cooperation
- Notable people
- Notable residents
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Aix-en-Provence, often known as simply Aix, is a city and commune in southern France, about north of Marseille. A former capital of Provence, it is the subprefecture of the arrondissement of Aix-en-Provence, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The population of Aix-en-Provence is approximately 148,000. Its inhabitants are called Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains.
==History==