Four hour stop in beautiful Aix-en-Provençe. This ancient city was founded in 123 BC by the Romans and was later conquered by the Franks, Lombards, Saracens and Charles the Hammer. In the Middle Ages, Aix was the capital of Provençe and later - under the rule of Barcelona and Anjou - it became an artistic center and seat of learning. Aix became part of France along with the rest of
Provençe in 1487.
Provençe in 1487.