
Country: France Aix-en-Provence, once the capital of Provence, offers a glimpse into southern France’s regional history. Known simply as Aix, the city is about 30 km north of Marseille and serves as the subprefecture of the Aix-en-Provence arrondissement. Around 148,000 people call it home, with residents known as Aixois or, less commonly, Aquisextains.
