There is also, interestingly, a cluster of high-tech companies in the area. Well, it is interesting for me because, as someone in the high-tech business, I naturally think "hey, I could move here!" Many high-tech companies can locate anywhere, but need to be beside a pool of talent. The talent itself can move too, but will gravitate towards a very pleasant place like the South of France. That may partly explain why this high-tech cluster is here.
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In Aix-en-Provence I recommend the Hotel Cezanne. While there, I conducted myself entirely in French, and not once did the staff reply to me in English :-)
The centre of the town features this warm-water natural spring fountain, covered in moss:
Near the fountain, there are many restaurants, some with impressive seafood displays. I ate at this one, but at the time I didn't notice the cook about to jump from an upstairs window:
The hotel de ville, seen on the left below, flies the Provencal, French, and European flags:
Although there are many fine museums and galleries around Aix-en-Provence, I recommend just strolling around its many squares and streets, choosing a good looking restaurant, ordering wine, and just spending the evening enjoying the surroundings.
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