Neighbourhood · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cours Mirabeau
Plane-tree boulevard lined with cafés and fountains.
For storytellers
Why Cours Mirabeau matters
Cours Mirabeau is the elegant spine of Aix, a broad avenue shaded by plane trees and lined with mansions, cafés and fountains. One side is for shops, the other for cafés. It's perfect for a coffee and some people-watching.
Talking points
- Plane trees shade the avenue.
- Fountains punctuate its length.
- Cézanne used to drink at its cafés.
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