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The quartier Mazarin is a district in the centre of Aix-en-Provence, directly to the south of the cours Mirabeau, the principal boulevard in Aix.
Le quartier Mazarin est un quartier urbain situé dans la partie sud de la ville d'Aix-en-Provence, à proximité du cours Mirabeau. Construit au XVII e siècle par Michel Mazarin , il se caractérise par de nombreux hôtels particuliers et de fontaines ornées.
- Aix Cathedral – triptych. Arriving at this monument on Rue Gaston de Saporta you’ll see right away how Aix Cathedral blends different styles and eras.
- Old Aix. Don’t resist the urge to see every nook and cranny of Aix’ old centre, north of Cours Mirabeau, for its gorgeous architecture, charming markets, unexpected historical flourishes and the constant feeling that you’re walking in the shoes of great artists and writers.
- Cours Mirabeau. The fitting finale for your wander around the oldest part of Aix is Cours Mirabeau, below which are newer but no less wonderful streets of Mazarin.
- Atelier Cézanne. Surrounded by olive groves and fig orchards on the Lauves Hill is Paul Cézanne’s studio where he worked for the last four years of his life.
Head for one of the town’s oldest and most symbolic quarters, Quartier Mazarin. Cross the famous Cours Mirabeau and you’ll be surrounded by the cultural vitality of Aix-en-Provence. With its classical architecture, cast-iron balconies and lush green courtyards, the quarter attracts passers-by.
The quartier Mazarin is a district in the centre of Aix-en-Provence, directly to the south of the cours Mirabeau, the principal boulevard in Aix.
Feb 11, 2021 · 11 Best Things To Do in Aix-en-Provence. Updated Feb. 11, 2021. In Aix, you can stroll along the Cours Mirabeau, browse through the markets and sip lattes and people watch in cafes. You can also...
Rue Cardinale: its name still recalls Archbishop Mazarin, who became a Cardinal. Its magnificent private mansions make it one of Aix's most attractive streets. It crosses place de la fontaine des Quatre Dauphins the fountain dates from 1667 and was created by the sculptor Jean-Claude Rambot.
