Location: Aix-en-Provence
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What to do and see in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Fountains
Aix, a graceful, lively city, is known for its thermal hot springs, art schools and universities. Wander the Cours, old town and Quartier Mazarin on foot, stopping at cafés, bookstores and markets. Kids whining? Have them count fountains… Aix reportedly has 1,000 of them.
Restaurants in Aix-en-Provence
1. Mossy Fountain
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4.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By EvanBocaFL - Boca Raton, United States
A remnant of medieval times, this unusual mossy covered fountain sits right at the most famous street in town called Cours Mirabeau.
2. Fontaine des Neuf-Canons
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By 585danniellef
We had a weekend with kids, dogs, friends and enjoyed a few lovely strolls down the Cours Mirabeau to the fountain at the end. It's all central to Aix, very walkable, very scenic. Can't wait to do it again soon!
3. Fontaine de La Rotonde
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Fontaine de La Rotonde is a spectacular fountain. It is located a tone end of Cours Mirabeau and is in the middle of a traffic roundabout. It is one of the most beautiful fountains. It was built in the mid-19th century. At the top are some lovely sculptures of three female figures symbolising Justice, Agriculture and the Fine Arts. The fountain also has quite a few other bronze sculptures of various animals, including dolphins, swans, lions and others. It is worth stopping by for a while.
4. Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By mariedesjardins - Prince George, Canada
It took a little while to find, but was worth it. The dolphins resemble fish. The detailing is very intricate and beautifully executed. Don’t leave Aix-en-Provence without discovering its many stunning fountains.
5. Fontaine du Roi Rene
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Fontaine du Roi Rene is another of the numerous fountains around this lovely city and in particular along beautiful Cours Mirabeau. This fountain features a statue of René of Anjou who lived in the 15th century and had several titles to his name, including Count, Duke and King of a number of places. Worth checking out if you are passing by.
