Photo camera in hand: waterworks in Aix en Provence

Aix-en-Provence has been based by Romans in the 2nd century BC and owns the rich historical inheritance. Many important events of Roman and France's history are associated with this city. In Middle Ages Aix-en-Provence, not nearby Marseilles, was the capital of the Provence county. And later the parliament of Provence sat here. Now Aix-en-Provence is a very popular place with the tourists. There are many monuments and fine palaces of the previous epochs in the city. Besides, local cafes and discos are in great request among visitors, people even specially come here for amusement from Marseille. The relative nearness of the well-known mountain Sainte-Victoire gifts a variety of relaxing activity too. Tourists can choose between testing their climbing abilities or slow but progressive tracking in the direction of the peak. Aix-en-Provence is also known as a place of high-quality wine making.