Hertz in Aix-en-Provence
Originally a Roman settlement dating back to 123 BC, Aix-en-Provence was for centuries the region's capital. As a result it is home to a huge number of exceptionally grand buildings and squares with elaborate fountains. Although there is plenty to occupy you in the city, car rental in Aix-en-Provence will give you the freedom to get out and explore the Proven??ale hills and countryside made famous by countless films and books. When you visit, make sure you also sample the local delicacy called calissons. It's a kind of cake made from almonds and candied melon with an orange blossom fragrance.
Rent a car in Aix-en-Provence to experience the many sights of the city. It is a wonderful experience with its grand boulevard and the grandest of all is the Cours Mirabeau. Lined with cafes and shaded by huge plane trees, it is the perfect place to stop for a coffee and watch the world pass by. The city was the birthplace of the French painter Paul Cézanne and there's a walking route that takes you right through the city from the house where he was born to the church yard where he is buried taking in a number of his studios and many other significant buildings along the way.
