Photos: GFreihalter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rolf Kranz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: GFreihalter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rolf Kranz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Old town lanes and a courtyard fountain
Your local guide
Élise Moreau
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Highlights
- Carved stone heads above old doorways
- A courtyard fountain off the main street
- Cathedral panels carved centuries ago
- Narrow lanes barely touched by the sun
- Aix seen at a slower pace
About this tour
This walk stays inside the old town, following narrow lanes from Rue Espariat to a quiet courtyard fountain and finally to a side door of Saint-Sauveur Cathedral. You see carved stone heads above doorways, moss growing where the sun barely reaches, and wooden panels carved centuries ago. It is a route built around small details rather than the obvious landmarks.
We move slowly, since these lanes are narrow and there is a lot to look at close up, with a longer pause at the courtyard fountain. I answer questions as they come, and if something catches your eye I will step back for another angle. A short list of what we saw follows the call.
This suits anyone who prefers quiet streets over busy squares and likes noticing details rather than covering ground quickly. It also pairs well with a session on Cours Mirabeau for contrast.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Aix-en-Provence before heading out.
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Rue Espariat 17 min
You follow a narrow lane just off Cours Mirabeau, where the camera catches carved stone heads above several doorways. I explain how the street kept its medieval width while the buildings above it grew taller over the centuries.
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A courtyard fountain 17 min
You step through a narrow passage into a small courtyard fountain unknown to most people walking the street outside it. I point out the moss pattern that only grows on this stone because the courtyard rarely gets direct sun.
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Saint-Sauveur's side door 17 min
The lane ends at a small side door into the cathedral, and the camera holds on the carved wooden panels set into it. I explain which parts are original and which were replaced after damage during the Revolution.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Aix-en-Provence: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Fougasse and Forum des Cardeurs, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Aix-en-Provence, showing you Rue Espariat and A courtyard fountain live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Aix live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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