Shore Excursion: Aix-en-Provence Custom Experience

Sightseeing  :  France  :  Provence Alpes Cote D'Azur  :  Marseille  :  Ports Of Call Tours

Enjoy the beauty of Southern France at your leisure and your pace over the course of 4-hours. Visit Aix-en-Provence, exploring Cours Mirabeau, the Mazarin District, and more along the way. Partake in cruise port pickup and drop-off, all the while being chauffeured by your private guide.Meet your English-speaking guide after disembarking from your cruise ship at approximately 10:00am. Drive through the countryside after boarding the vehicle, observing the incredible scenery and panorama view as they pass you by. The charming old town of Aix was once the capital of the Provence region was home to the famed French painter, Paul Cezanne. Stroll along the grand Cours Mirabeau, a wide avenue built on the site of the city's medieval ramparts, shaded by leafy 200-year-old trees. 

Keep an eye out for the elegant facades of private mansions, ornate wrought-iron balconies, and finely carved doorways. Admire the old Mazarin District and its walled gardens. Stand in the shadow of the beautiful St. Sauveur Cathedral with its many contrasting architectural styles dating from the 5th to the 18th century. If there are no religious services taking place, peer inside and discover the remnants of a Roman wall and the 15th century Gothic portal. Take time to enjoy lunch at a local eatery before heading back to the cruise port.