Cours Mirabeau
Cours Mirabeau
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Adam M
Norwich, UK285 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely street in a gorgeous city. This wide boulevard is perfect for a market. We went on a Thursday and caught the morning 'big market ' and later the artisan evening market. I would advise wandering into the old town for lunch- we went to the wonderful La Pizza( see review) and then to the art gallery for some extra culture. Don't miss Aix and Mirabeau.
Written August 3, 2023
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Chda007
30 contributions
Sep 2022
I was supposed to be in Aix with my wife for 3 days. But, she got sick and spent 10 days in a coma and 40 total days in the hospital. I spent A LOT of time walking through the streets of Aix and Cours Mirabeau. Cours Mirabeau is a clean and quant street in Aix en Provence. They had daily vendors, sometimes they were big booths, sometimes there were small booths, sometimes both. There were some musicians playing occasionally and around the corner toward the cathedral there are amazing farmers markets everyday but Sunday. I really enjoyed Aix. A very nice, quant, "old school" city with lots of charm and very safe and pleasant.
Written November 10, 2022
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,496 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The Cours Mirabeau is the main strolling boulevard through the center of the old city in Aix. It is here where the Christmas markets take place as well as the weekly clothing markets on Saturdays. The boulevard is lined with lovely trees, with fountains scattered throughout the boulevard. It's a wonderful place to take a stroll and enjoy the people watching.
It should be noted that, unlike the Champs de Elysee in Paris, there are very few shops along the Cours Mirabeau outside real estate companies and banks. This clearly is a walking/strolling venue...not one for shopping (for that, head off the boulevard and into the small side streets).
It should be noted that, unlike the Champs de Elysee in Paris, there are very few shops along the Cours Mirabeau outside real estate companies and banks. This clearly is a walking/strolling venue...not one for shopping (for that, head off the boulevard and into the small side streets).
Written July 13, 2023
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Živilė V
Kaunas County, Lithuania57 contributions
Oct 2021
I think that Cours Mirabeau is the liveliest place in Aix-en-Provence. The avenue is lined with boutiques, restaurants and cafés. It's a perfect place to go for a leisurely stroll, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, or stop for a snack. If you like desserts, I recommend you to visit Pâtisserie Béchard, because their calissons and cakes are absolutely delicious!
Written October 31, 2021
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,957 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Wide, tree-lined boulevard in the heart of Aix. Banks and shops line one side of the avenue while cafes and restaurants line the other. The buildings are beautifully maintained and with benches lining the avenue it’s a great place for people watching. From this main boulevard you can wander off down one of the many narrow lanes into the city’s old section.
Written February 4, 2020
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Nick H
Sydney, Australia29 contributions
Jan 2023
The road around the famous fountain at the beginning of the Cours Mirabeau has now been closed to through traffic, except for taxis, buses and bicycles. All the buses are electric. So, stroll up this beautiful street to get a taste of what historical cities in Europe will be like after all vehicles become electric. And look at the fountain from up close.
Written January 23, 2023
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Peter1Northampton
Northamptonshire, UK399 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Personally didn’t see the hype in this location. There’s a very large market on Thursday for anyone interested. Yes there’s some fountains and some posher shops but all in all I wouldn’t go out my way to visit this location. The cafes over charge as you’d probably expect. Lots of students around lunchtime and far too many electronic scooters.
Written October 13, 2023
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2001NH
852 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Read about the clothing market on Thursday. It was fantastic to walk up and down the vendors. Lots of great clothes and shoes and purses and belts! Some items as cheap as 10 euros for shoes and dresses! Definitely needed 2 hours to walk and see all vendors
Written September 22, 2022
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,271 contributions
Mar 2019
My wife and I walked along Cours Mirabeau the first evening we arrived in Aix. The highlight was the next morning when the Saturday market was set up along the entire length of the boulevard. We spent about two hours looking at the different vendors, mostly clothing. It was a fun time observing the people in the market.
Written January 28, 2020
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DueEmme
Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy497 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Main avenue of the city of Aix en Provence. Wide spaces for walking and gushing fountains in the center. On the sides, shops and restaurants, you are spoiled for choice. Even in the evening you can walk peacefully.
Written April 27, 2024
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I’m travelling alone so I’m wanting to spend my time in Aix very close or on the Cours Mirabeau so I’m asking for apartment or hotel suggestions please?
Written September 3, 2019
We very much enjoyed the Hotel Cézanne about five minutes walk from the Cours. It’s also close to the local commuter rail station to Marseille should you want to go there.
Written September 5, 2019
Are there hot springs that we can swim in while in Aix En Provence? We’re visiting in October.
Thank-you.
Written June 29, 2018
No there aren’t any but there’s a hotel spa called Aquabella in the city center.
Written June 29, 2018
Have read that they have started
Renovating or fixing the area of cours
Mirabeau in aix en Provence and flower market and other markets have been
Moved because of this! Will be there
At the end of sept and wondering when
This is planned for and will
This will change the town at all as I remember it 3 years ago???
Thank you and look forward to a reply!!
Anne
Written July 28, 2017
What a pity I didn’t see your question before! In fact all those huge roadworks are going to last till September 2019...
Written July 24, 2018
What is open on Bastille Day? Museums, restaurants? Would Avignon historic sites be closed?
Written May 28, 2017
Most historic sites are open especially tourist destinations.
It's very much like 4th of July so mostly a business holiday, some museums may be closed so check ahead with the local Bureau de tourisme
Written June 1, 2017
Bonjour. We are booked into your hotel this coming Wednesday. Could you please advise on car parking options?
Merci.
Melissa Hockley
Written April 7, 2015
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