Top 5 Quarters of Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is a jewel of south-eastern France. It is an attractive city that lacks neither charm nor vitality, located just a few kilometres from Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea. Founded in 122 BC by the Romans, Aix-en-Provence boasts a considerable architectural and historic heritage and attracts new residents every year who wish to enjoy its gentle way of life as well as its economic stability. We have selected for you 5 quarters where life is good in Aix-en-Provence.

The Allées Provençales

A modern quarter built to the south-west of La Rotonde, the Allées Provençales represent the pinnacle of Aix living. The apartments are brand new, bright, secure, come with parking and even a terrace. It is a residential, modern and lively area all at once, with a strategic location offering an unrivalled quality of life. As for prices, they match the quarter's appeal, at around €8,000/m².

La Torse

The La Torse quarter is a peaceful, affluent quarter set within green surroundings, located to the south-east of the city. It is a genuine haven of peace just a stone's throw from the bustle of city life. It remains a safe bet and is home to numerous well-regarded schools. Residents appreciate its green spaces, in particular its large 8-hectare park, the green lung of Aix-en-Provence. It is an ideal quarter for family life. Housing prices are among the highest in the city, and this highly sought-after quarter is characterised by strong property market pressure.

Saint-Mitre

The Saint-Mitre quarter is a rather peaceful, flower-filled quarter favoured by families. The Saint-Mitre quarter is also cherished for its park: Parc Saint-Mitre, a green haven reflecting the city's cultural policy, home to the Natural History Museum, the planetarium and the Japanese garden. It is a very well-connected quarter, served by motorway routes, with numerous shops and supermarkets nearby. It is home to a large number of apartments within a stable price range, between €3,500 and €4,500/m², as well as a few detached houses with lovely gardens.

Historic centre

The historic quarter of Aix-en-Provence is one of the oldest quarters in Aix-en-Provence. Its colourful, intimate lanes, its small paved squares with fountains, its museums, its historic monuments, the Cours Mirabeau, its cafés, bars and restaurants, and the sound of cicadas make it an attractive quarter. A great many of Aix-en-Provence's grand townhouses are found within this quarter. The shortage of supply compared to demand in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence means that prices are high: from €5,000 to €7,000/m².

Mazarin Quarter

The Mazarin quarter is a remarkable quarter of Aix-en-Provence. Built in the 17th century by Archbishop Mazarin, this quarter lies to the south of Cours Mirabeau, the city's nerve centre. The Mazarin quarter is at once a luxurious residential quarter and a small village within the city, home to numerous cultural sites, making it one of the city's most prestigious quarters.

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