Hertz Car Rental in Aix En Provence
You’ll find the city of Aix-en-Provence in southern France, a short way inland from the Mediterranean coast. It’s just 20 miles north of its much larger neighbour Marseilles. In fact, if you pick up a rental ar in Aix-en-Provence you’ll find yourself on a flat plain, with Marseilles and its docks between you and the sea. Nevertheless, Aix is a good place to have a car – there’s a handy road network converging on the city. You’ll be able to take the A8 motorway to easily reach cities to the west, like Avignon, or head east to the Cote D’Azur and Monaco.
Aix-en-Provence may have three universities and several international schools, but it manages to retain its own identity. Rent a car in Aix and you can explore the attractive old town centre, including the historic district around the gothic cathedral, archbishop’s palace and cloisters. You can also discover the old Hotel de Ville and corn exchange nearby among the atmospheric old buildings. Other highlights of Aix-en-Provence include the Roman baths and the views from Montagne St. Victoire. And you mustn’t miss the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, the heart of the city’s street life, with lively cafes, bars and fountains.
