An exclusive Costa guide will narrate the history of Aix-en-Provence and its monumental fountains to you, helping you slot all the pieces together.
The first fountain you'll come across is that of the Four Dolphins, in the Mazzarino district. It's no coincidence that it is dedicated to the son of Louis XIV, also known as the "dauphin of France".
On Cours Mirabeau, you'll discover that this historic noble street is a showcase of the city's water monuments: the fountain of the Nine Cannons, with its nine spouts, the Moussue fountain, which is fed by thermal spring water, and the fountain dedicated to Roi René, king and art connoisseur.
And the "youngest" of them all? Built in 1912, it stands in the heart of the city, in the square of Place d’Albertás. Looking at it now, it is impossible to imagine this square without it!
Fresh water gushes from the Bagniers fountain, from which boiling thermal waters once emerged. Take a look at the face on its medallion: your guide will tell you that it is a portrait of a master impressionist, who was born here.
And from the pediments dedicated to the rivers on the clock tower to the ancient baptismal font in the Cathedral, save your last farewell for the fountain of the Rotonda, with its Three Graces, symbols of city life.