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Provençal Gems: Aix & Le Castellet

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Explore Aix’s grand avenues before roaming Le Castellet’s hilltop lanes and vineyard views.
Step into Aix-en-Provence, where leafy boulevards, hidden fountains, and aristocratic façades set the tone for a guided wander through its storied heart and the centuries-layered Saint Sauveur Cathedral. After free time for lunch, ascend to Le Castellet—an 11th-century hilltop haven of stone lanes, craft studios, and a castle lookout with sweeping views across the sunlit Bandol vineyards.

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Take in Aix’s blend of medieval charm and café culture

  • Take in sweeping Bandol vineyard views in Le Castellet

  • Stroll Aix’s grand Cours Mirabeau

  • Stroll through Le Castellet, a historic eleventh-century hilltop village

Need to know

  • Please note that this Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors with limited mobility

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Lunch is not included

  • Sailors should bring cash if they want to purchase local products

  • Sailors will have free time in both villages

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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