Top Things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone
Top Hotels in Bouches-du-Rhone
- 1. Aquabella Hotel & Spa
- 2. Hotel La Residence du Vieux Port
- 3. Alex Hotel & Spa
- 4. nhow Marseille
- 5. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port-MGallery
- 6. Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
- 7. Villa Saint Ange
- 8. Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel
- 9. InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Aquabella Hotel & Spa
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What to do and see in Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Fountains
Discover the best top things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone, France including Mossy Fountain, Fontaine des Neuf-Canons, Place Castellane, Fontaine de La Rotonde, Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins, Fontaine du Roi Rene, Fontaine Nostradamus, Fontaine Villeverte, Mur D'eau, Fontaine Fossati.
Restaurants in Bouches-du-Rhone
1. Mossy Fountain
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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. Place Castellane
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Place Castellane is a late 18th century construction. In effect it's a large traffic roundabout at an important street intersection. However the beautiful fountain in the middle makes this a worthwhile visit. The area was originally the property of a very wealthy aristocrat (Marquis Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre), who donated it to the city. A fountain was constructed and reconstructed in later years. The sculptures on the fountain symbolise the three rivers of the region, the Durance, the Gardon and the Rhône as well as the Mediterranean Sea. Interestingly, the fountain incorporated a public wash-house, which was used by people to wash their clothes. This practice continued until washing machines started to appear and then people used these in their houses. The Place Castellane general area is quite lovely with numerous shops, including some nice cafes and restaurants. There are also bars and cinemas as well as other types of shops, even a Fresh Food Market. You can either walk there, as we did, or you can catch the tram, bus or the metro.
4. Fontaine de La Rotonde
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Fontaine du Roi Rene
Overall Ratings
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.
