Aix en Provence, France
Aix en Provence is the city of art – the city of light – the city of activity. It was founded in 122 BC after pushing aside its Celtic-Ligurian capital history created in the 3rd century BC. The best way to see Aix en Provence is to sit astride a BMW, Suzuki or Yahama and cruise the Cours Mirabeau, a wonderful tree-lined avenue at the very heart of the city. All along the strip are exquisite terrace cafes like Le Grillon, Les Doux Garcons, Belle Epoque and Le Café du Cours. It has often been said that if you sit at only one sidewalk café outside of Paris, it should be here. Intermixed with these famous cafes are quaint small bookshops to set a grand stage.
The very best way to experience the sites of Aix de Provence is on the back your favorite bike. Aix en Provence is highly populated with wonderful fountains dating back to as early as 1667. Ride among these grand fountains such as the Place General de Gaulle, the Great Fountain, Fountain of 9 Cannons and Rene’s Fountain. Travel on to the Sextius Baths near the original Roman baths attracting visitors nearly 2,000 years previously. Tour the Quartier Mazarin, originally built by Archbishop Mazarin in 1646 – 1651, and visit the Granet Museum, Paul Arbaud Museum and the 13th-Century Eglise St.-Jean-de Marte.
Start your vacation off following the path of Cezanne around Sainte-Victoire Mont where a large body to this great painter’s work was completed. Aix de Provence is ripe for touring on a BMW, Yamaha or Suzuki where you can become completely engulfed within its countryside still reflecting its origins from the 15th-Century with authentic Provencal bastides and their French gardens.
Reserve your EagleRider motorcycle rental and experience one of the most scenic cities in all of France on the back of two wheels. We offer tourists and local residents alike the ability to hire your choice of motorbikes from Suzuki, BMW or Yamaha. Add a GPS to your rental to help you easily navigate through the city to your favorite attractions. EagleRiders friendly team can also arrange for transportation from the airport or hotel and even customize your vacation with a motorcycle tour to make sure you see the best of what Aix de Provence has to offer.