Aix-en-Provence Pictures

Cours Mirabeau is a wide, tree-lined boulevard, flanked by open-air cafes and 18th-century mansions. Getty Images

This one cathedral boasts many different architectural styles — from Merovingian to Baroque. Dragozov Flickr

The open-air markets of Aix are filled with goods like fresh produce, pastries, clothing and flowers. jatdoll Flickr

This pyramid-shaped mountain inspired many works by artist Paul Cézanne. MojoBaer Flickr

Stroll along the streets of Aix and you'll find plenty of beautiful buildings and quaint cafes. Blue moon in her eyes Flickr

Aix-en-Provence is home to dozens of fountains, but the Rotunda Fountain is one of its most famous. Ben Bowes Flickr

If the weather permits, grab a bite to eat at an outside cafe. There's nothing quite like a croissant and a café-au-lait while people-watching. anjci Flickr

The Pavilion de Vendôme's lush gardens are an ideal escape from the city. Pernmith Flickr

Just about 10 miles east of Aix-en-Provence and nestled beside Mont Sainte-Victoire, the Chateau of Vauvenargues is Pablo Picasso's final home and resting place. jatdoll Flickr

Throughout Aix-en-Provence you'll find rustic homes, charming apartments and even massive mansions. jatdoll Flickr

Camp des Milles was once an internment and deportation camp during World War II. It's been converted into a museum and offers a visitors a look at that time period, along with a glimpse at some of the artwork that remains on the walls. Patrick Gaudin Flickr

Mimicking the Last Supper, this artwork is an example of how the creative types imprisoned at Camp des Milles passed the time. Patrick Gaudin Flickr

Home to Victor Vasarely's optical art, the Fondation Vasarely is a masterpiece itself. The black-and-white building is made of 16 interconnected hexagons. Elliott Brown Flickr

The Musée Granet boasts works from a variety of artists, including Van Dyck, Puget and Cézanne. Elliott Brown Flickr