Many tourists in search of delicious gifts for their friends and family members visit the oldest cake-shop in Aix-en-Provence – Béchard. Open in the city center, this confectionery offers more than a hundred different types of desserts. Visitors can sample many candies and chocolates before buying them. The prices are quite high in the famous cake-shop but it sells premium quality desserts. Local supermarkets …
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You can visit Centre Aquatique Sainte Victoire together with your children at any time of the year. It is located in the suburbs of Aix-en-Provence. A large indoor swimming pool with panoramic glazing is the main attraction of the center. Centre Aquatique Sainte Victoire also features Jacuzzis and hydro massage baths. In summer, an outdoor swimming pool with surrounding sun terraces opens in the center. The …
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The choice of clubs and bars in Aix-en-Provence is no less delightful. If you enjoy relaxing with a mug of good beer, don’t forget to visit Céleste. This pub is open in an attractive old building. Besides the most popular beer types, visitors can order various original cocktails. Local barmen use not only different types of alcohol and fruit to make cocktails but also traditional herbes de Provence to create …
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When mentioning the main symbols of the city, it would be a mistake to forget about Cours Mirabeau. The beautiful boulevard is one of the most popular promenade destinations for locals and guests of Aix-en-Provence. Cours Mirabeau is like a border between the old and new parts of the city. Many buildings here date back to the mid-17th century. Palais de l'Archevêché, the palace in which the …
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How can tourists reach this gem of France? In order to get to Aix-en-Provence, tourists can use the services of the nearby airport located in Marseille. There is a direct bus to Aix-en-Provence from the airport. It is also possible to take a train that departs from Paris. It takes approximately three hours to reach Aix-en-Provence by train, and you will be able to see many beautiful places during the ride. …
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Moving around in France - transportation
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Take into account that in the capital, there is a special form of underground transportation. The metro serves not only the capital, but also the nearby suburbs. So far, there are 17 regular subway lines in the city. It is especially useful for tourists that there are quite clear maps and schemes at each station which makes it easy to take one’s bearing and get around. In addition to the main ones, there are five other regional branches in the metro that link the capital of France with the nearest cities. Trains also run strictly according to the schedule. During peak hours they run almost every fifteen minutes. However, the bus stops on their route are much less when compared to the underground intercity trains.
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Economy roadmap of France
It should be noted that nuclear power plants have received special development in France. The Country’s use of atomic energy can be compared only with the energy potential of the United States of America. In Pierrelatte today, is located one of the largest plants dedicated to uranium enrichment, while in Normandy, a plant for the processing of radioactive waste successfully functions. On the basis of this, it is possible to draw the conclusion that France not only successfully uses atomic energy, but is also able to perfectly obtain its by-products, without hurting the environment. It is worth noting that France, despite its meager energy potential with regards to fossil fuels, has created an incredibly powerful system for generating electricity. This is why it produces much more energy than it consumes and actively exports its surplus to neighboring countries of the European Union, including Switzerland.
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