Not sure what's so great about the Cours itself. Yes, some great fountains, but was expecting a pedestrian-only street with quaint cafes/shops. Whoops! Enough cars to pollute the air all along, plenty of chains food spots and chain apparel stores (and an attempt at high-end...felt like it was trying to be Milan but failing miserably). Highly recommend venturing elsewhere (eg... More

Lots of action with places to eat on one side of the boulevard and little stalls on the other side. This street divides Old Town Aix with the more elegant 17th-18th century Mazarin section of town. More

Rented an apartment on the Cours Mirabeau. Wonderful area, cafes, brasseries, access to old city & the markets of Aix. More

Lovely to stroll down its wide sidewalk boulevard. Buildings have an old history and are interesting to look at. So many outdoor cafes with so many people just chatting away. Be sure to go off on one of the small side streets and eat delicious tapas or crepes (savory or sweet). More

Enjoyed strolling here very much with plenty to see and do and great places to have a coffeeand watch the world go by. More

Definitely, the best street in Aix, I really liked it, full of shops, markets, cafés and all in a perfect beige tone More

We did not stop to eat at any of the restaurants on Cours Mirabeau. It seemed like a tourist trap and we preferred to use it as a means for getting from A to B but without stopping - we may have misjudged it, but definitely preferred a quieter areas. More

This is not in the same league as the Champs Elyses but it is one of the most celebrated pedestrian ( in theory!) thoroughfares in provincial France, where there are many more persons seated than on two feet . Starting from the dramatic fountain of La Rotonde and ending as a cul de sac in a large white statue, it... More

just lots of car noise and nothing very special. I was a little disappointed , although I do like all the fountains in Aix. More