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Aix en Provence Hotels and City Breaks

Book a holiday in luxurious Aix en Provence hotels on City breaks in Aix en Provence France. City Breaks Direct offer great deals on last minute breaks in France and Aix en Provence, in both luxurious Aix en Provence hotels and budget accommodation.

Aix en Provence in France is a town of water and of the arts. After the city was built it developed a dual identity and a over the centuries evolved into the beautiful blend of cultures and histories, still evident in the city today. The modern Aix en Provence blends enchantingly with the historical side of the city, creating a colourful scenic city that is ideal for a last minute break in France.

Aix en Provence offers enchanting last minute breaks in France, with rich and colourful history of the City of Counts and the many mansions in the Mazarin Quarter, blending beautifully with the modern amenities. Aix en Provence in France is home to an opulent history, which dates back over a thousand years as the capital of Provence and comes alive every day in cities quaint streets.

Many of the offers on Aix en Provence hotels available form City Breaks Direct provide views over the beautiful bastides and gardens, which stretch across the landscapes just a few kilometres from the town centre. The Provencal bastides, which date back to the 17th century, are enclosed by beautifully manicured gardens, classically styled much as they would have been by the great Aixoise families.

Visitors to Aix en Provence, France can explore many of the opulent bastides, with a helpful guide and take in the relaxing beauty of a holiday home in the 17th century, or they can take a stroll in the magnificent surrounding countryside.


 

 


Essential Information on France

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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