Car Rental in Aix En Provence

Settled by Romans over 2000 years ago, Aix-en-Provence has managed to remain a relaxed, scenic city of great architecture, rich history and home to friendly locals. Unlike nearby Marseille, Aix-en-Provence is still a place one can go to embrace the southern France holiday experience, without having to deal with crowds of tourists, and stresses of big city life. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Aix en Provence is both easy and economical.

Travelling in Aix En Provence with a Car Hire

A great way to get a feel for the city and the surrounding area, is by visiting Montagne Sainte Victorie, a large granite mountain range just to the east of the city. Jump in your hire car and drive out to the mountain, from the top of which you will get superb views of Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding area.

The lands around Aix-en-Provence have long been regarded as unique and valuable, both in natural resources as well as beauty. The discovery of hot springs by the Romans led to the site being chosen for settlement, and fertile soils along with plenty of water for agriculture helped the city become the wealthy capital of Provence in the 15th century. For an insight into the history of the area, drive your rental car into the city centre and visit the Natural History Museum. Here you will find great displays on the local environment, as well as prehistoric exhibits showcasing many dinosaur fossils found in the area, which in fact has emerged as one of the highest concentrations of fossils in the world.

To see some unique exhibits on architecture and the arts, jump in your hire car and take a short drive south of the centre, where you can visit the Vasarely Foundation. Established in the 1970's, the foundation showcases alternative and experimental art and architecture, with an emphasis on the use of colours and shapes in architecture to enhance every day life. A must do for any fans of art or unique buildings visiting the area.

A scenic drive north with your rental car, lies the village of Gordes. Built on a giant rocky outcrop, the village featured small winding medieval streets and houses. Almost unchanged for hundreds of years, a visit here is a great insight into how the area looked before modernisation, and is a great place to sample local cuisines and wines.

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