Nicely done. I went to university in Aix for one year, 1977-78, to study the French language and literature and ended up teaching French later on. it was an idyllic year. I was lucky enough to have a French girlfriend and I will never forget riding through the streets of Aix, especially Le Cours Mirabeau, on my motorbike with my girlfriend on the back. It seems like a dream now. Hemingway calls Paris A Moveable Feast and it is a wonderful city as I have lived there as well. But Aix has a Provençal charm and intimacy that Paris can’t match. Aix will always be my Moveable Feast.
@annebenn3532 жыл бұрын
I was given the book a Moveable Feast for my birthday in 1964 when I was learning French at the Alliance in Paris. Very happy memories des amies.
@annebenn3532 жыл бұрын
I also visited Antibes in 2013 for a few weeks at the CIA. Pour les plus agees? Visited all along the Riviera St Tropez to Monaco while I was there Woul love to visit Aix Arles and a small place called Meux. . Damn the Pandemic looks like a trip back home to UK instead.🤣
@TheKamallapseisHappening2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy how you cover these towns, not too rushed and not too slow.
@denniscallan2 жыл бұрын
that's a nice way to put it, like a Goldilocks approach, not too cold not too hot. It is always a fine balance between wanting to see a lot without rushing. That's why I don't like one-night stands, although sometimes a day-trip, like this one, can be fine, arrive early and stay late.
@butch1102512 жыл бұрын
I lived in a small village a short distance from Aix for 4 years. I absolutely loved my time there. I would ride my velo to Aix on Sunday morning and spend the day drinking coffee and reading Le Monde paper.
@andrewbennett25044 жыл бұрын
A magical place. We discovered Aix when our daughter spent a year at the university and then we bought a flat overlooking Parc Jourdan, which we had as a holiday home for 12 years. I miss it!
@مسفرسالمالبيشي4 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful city in France sweeter days I adore these are the city I'm from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
@kalaysia773 жыл бұрын
I spent 6 weeks there in 2018.... so wonderful as a base.
@elisee.69793 жыл бұрын
La plus belle ville du monde 🌍
@babuduff Жыл бұрын
Just arrived in the city and are watching this before going to bed. Thank you so much, a great documentary with great passion and insights.
@denniscallan Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that. It should be helpful.
@jomancao23413 жыл бұрын
I had a smile on my face the entire run of the movie. Arles is one of my favourite destinations in France. I adore the place. It has that special atmosphere about it which I think you imparted so well through the places and visuals you chose and presented. As to a recommendation you made on the best time to explore. Well, my own memorable experience was rising up early and taking leisurely walks on rain glistenned cobbled streets while sipping café á emporter and taking small bites of croissant. A treasured memory. Thank you, thank you for sharing. It is much appreciated.
@genius-no5sl3 жыл бұрын
This place is incredible.
@rom35w3 жыл бұрын
I love this city; i was there from 1991 to 2007 in a very noisy street, « rue de la Verrerie ».
@drdalewadensr81074 жыл бұрын
Thank you. At this time of quarantine, it is a real pleasure to watch your Movies and "get out of the house". Steves and Maxa don't do nearly as well. They both spend too much time showing themselves.
@Soosan79813 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. So informative. Thank you for producing this.
@wurldtravlr6205 жыл бұрын
My partner and I spent 5 days in this beautiful city from December 19 to 24, 2018. Our apartment faced Richelme Square. Great video. Thanks for posting.
@TheGshocka3 жыл бұрын
I was there for a few weeks, the winter market is stunning
@gardenglam34513 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful look at a beautiful city! I once lived in Nantes from Canada. I would love to travel to Aix-en-Provence some day! 💗
@mirelaspiridon84923 жыл бұрын
Provance magnific, frumos, special Cu respect Mirela Nona
@openphotographyblog4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! (Or in French ... Excellent!) Thank you for reminding me why I will be happy to spend my final days in Aix. I love it.
@edwartvonfectonia43623 жыл бұрын
Final days? As a tourist in France, or life in general?
@edwartvonfectonia43623 жыл бұрын
@Frances interesting destinations, I would love to live and find myself in these cities. I am applying for scholarships to study in Venice with a double degree in Paris, Aix-en-Provence, or Stuttgart. Will see which will be my next destination in my life.
@craig917673 жыл бұрын
@@edwartvonfectonia4362 it’s his clumsy wording!
@bettydabney18103 жыл бұрын
Dear Dennis, I've looked at many videos about Aix, and in my opinion yours is the best. Congratulations. I'll be going to Aix in two weeks for my second visit. It's been many years since I was there, and I just have to say I'm distressed to see so much graffiti on those gorgeous historical buildings. What a shame.
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Betty, Aix is truly a wonderful place, as you know. Take a look at my other Aix movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ7Em3ujdr2ihZo
@rosc20222 жыл бұрын
Yes, the graffiti stood out for me too. Modern day can't be escaped.
@mireillearnaud54143 жыл бұрын
Je suis née à aix en Provence et c'est manifique bisous à vous tous
@jilljackson39953 жыл бұрын
I love this town! I was there in 2014.
@vivianroman94993 жыл бұрын
Beautiful city. My nexte destiny for sure
@kirkfleming1041 Жыл бұрын
I learned the concept of flaneur. Thank you!
@jerincherian33944 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for such a detailed video. I am going to be visiting Aix on Tuesday and it's my first time. I have written down the important names of the streets that I want to visit. Your video really helped! Thanks again!
@dessjackson91083 жыл бұрын
j adore aix en provence c est mon ptit coin de paradis
@evelynpromenade7894 жыл бұрын
I'm loving your channel. It's a treasure, especially because these young influencers only actually show their faces when doing "tour". It's basically a vlog of their own face. Keep up the good work, sir. Your content is great. I must say something ... Your voice has a natural sarcastic tone in it, so during the whole video I'm in this state of mind of amusement, thinking you are making fun of everything and I LOVE IT.😂
@GuillaumeTANNEUX6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this interesting as well as entertaining "tour" of the beautiful mini-city of Aix en Provence. I'm French, lived in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Sidney, Perlé (Belgium), a little in Germany and now Osaka, but no other places made me feel LIFE as Aix does when I have the chance to come back to it. Although I was born in Martigues, the Provencal Venise, Aix, being more cultural with a little more interesting architecture and overall atmosphere, is the place I've always dreamed calling home. Maybe when retirement comes, I'll go back to my French roots and finally realize this long time dream.
@thelmalee47934 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing..I would like to visit Aix now if not for Covd.
@kentbyron7608 Жыл бұрын
Bravo! This marvelous presenter shows the wonder of KZbin... somebody I've never heard of whom I just discovered (thanks Almighty Algorithm 😁) presenting an area in Europe as great as any professional production I've seen. You're awesome Bro! Subscribed! 👏👏👏👏👏🌹❤️☕️🌞
@vivianroman94993 жыл бұрын
Excelente! The best videos don't show KZbinrs themselves. Your pronunciation is perfect for me 😉
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I totally agree. My focus is always on the subject, not me. Once in a while I appear briefly so you know who is talking, but otherwise, it's all about the scenery. Those egomaniacs should realize they are ruining their own program.
@jaskiratsingh20144 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such valuable info for my further travels to AIX which I plan for next year for sure....happy traveling ciao
@inessekoura3 жыл бұрын
My beautiful City 🌹😘💖💖💖💖
@deepav993 жыл бұрын
Beautiful town...
@bilalchorfi32913 жыл бұрын
Aix ma ville, surnommé la petite Florence. La plus belle ville de France.
@paulbogdan27963 жыл бұрын
Qui surnomme Aix la petite Florence ?
@bilalchorfi32913 жыл бұрын
@@paulbogdan2796 je sais pas qui a commencé mais c'est son surnom. Les touristes de la renaissance sûrement. C'est resté depuis.
@vince75203 жыл бұрын
Un maghrébin qui aime la France c'est rare
@bilalchorfi32913 жыл бұрын
@@vince7520 peut être parce que je suis français d'origine tunisienne. Après, au fond, tout le monde aime ce pays. Les américains et les japonais nous prennent en exemple. Y a que nos medias et nos politiques qui n'aime pas la France.
@rraja59063 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful laid back movie, not the rushing 'documentaries' that hop & fill youtube and other channels.The music blends as we stroll with you, like loafers - Flaneurs - such a beautiful word.Thank you Denniscallan.I was hoping to see cezzane's studio, at least from the outside - such a wonderful artist who made this place famous.However, Keep up the style/originality.
@Travelingmel6 жыл бұрын
We spent several weeks in Aix and loved it. The Cezanne studio and artist point were our favorites. So beautiful -Henry
@megaJBCM4 жыл бұрын
How's the cost of living? The house rent, foods, medications
@asoa64762 жыл бұрын
Beautifully described, excellent work! Please keep creating such quality videos. The channels on you tube these days are very mediocre.
@Maverickzc3 жыл бұрын
I lived there until last year. City of my dreams! I can't go back ... thanks a lot covid!
@syedyawarabbaszaidi45994 жыл бұрын
Lovely n beautiful.❤💚
@VillagesetNature3 жыл бұрын
Superbe reportage 👍🏻
@bnkundwa3 жыл бұрын
En Provence on devient un artiste sur tous les plans
@lupa.m3 жыл бұрын
It’s My city ! I can see the street of my home ! Woaw i think it’s old (10yo?) because a lot of things has changed since !
@monicamarteo37793 жыл бұрын
Pas égocentrique pour un brin
@shyamsarmabeelur45713 жыл бұрын
Hi Denis thank you for this beautiful video
@logicalnetwork16115 жыл бұрын
what a delightful and informative video.
@travelboss14085 жыл бұрын
This is super guide!! I’ve done Marseille on last summer, now planning for Aix on this upcoming spring. Great insight
@tompurvis12613 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a chance to visit. I loved the four days I spent there in 2007.
@Jonathan-ze6oo6 жыл бұрын
That is my hometown! Oh Aix!!:)))
@rajashanmugam0834 жыл бұрын
Excellent city to walk.....love all those fountains(there are literally hundreds of fountains) Edited: Forgot to mention the Calisson....they are excellent
@studentofliberty58333 жыл бұрын
This video gives a good sense of the way one can stroll the streets of Aix although I would recommend to come not as late in the year (shootings were obviously in autumn and some windy days: I felt cold watching it). Moreover, the light is even better in other seasons. One thing that was missed at the cathedral is the cloister: it is really beautiful and was closed for renovation for years but I believe it is accessible again nowadays.
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was filmed in October, which can be very nice jacket weather, with colorful leaves.
@periodix5883 жыл бұрын
Eh ouai frerot on est laaaa
@idaben26383 жыл бұрын
c'est là que je suis née ma ville!
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
google translate: this is where I was born my city!
@Jonathan-ze6oo6 жыл бұрын
I would say May to September is the good period to visit as the sky is most of the time clear and the temperatures mild to high...the atmosphere is then even better...
@honestguy77645 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Curcio Late June for the win!
@susanprentice96683 жыл бұрын
Ever go to S. of France July/August only June and September then go and visit the coast
@arturpais97653 жыл бұрын
I living here, the best city of France... You are welcome here.
@patrickg87753 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made ! Congrats Dennis Callan ! ( when was this video made please ?)
@ТатьянаТим-б9г3 жыл бұрын
Здорово! Благодарю тебя, Денис, лайк тебе и подписка.
@tonycarpaccio95506 жыл бұрын
Looks great thanks Dennis!
@uyvyfdu41346 жыл бұрын
Ais
@lilibethurbina83982 жыл бұрын
Nice city
@tolosa.provincia5 жыл бұрын
Thank you nice video, from japan
@flake4526 жыл бұрын
Another great upload.
@katarzynakaczor90073 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vidio.Thanks to you i could have a walk in that charming town.! and visit Provance even during covid lockdown.
@alangordon28314 жыл бұрын
A good idea for city planning.
@markoshea68335 жыл бұрын
entemporelles timeless
@charlesbaggett31323 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@pierrecere62385 жыл бұрын
We were in Aix last year 2018 and rented an apartment near the rotunda in the earth or Aix. Only to find out on arrival that the rotunda was shut because of a train line construction and that trees in the court Mirabeau where being taken down.
@Pollendu135 жыл бұрын
Pierre Cere en même temps la rotonde... et les arbres attrapent aussi des maladies.
@ehabmohammed60223 жыл бұрын
I'm living in Provence
@leifblom6526 жыл бұрын
tack dennis man blir lugn ock avslappnad av dina program
@denniscallan6 жыл бұрын
google translate: thanks dennis, we get calm and relaxed by your programs
@ajrmammhajer53562 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@cyril19984 ай бұрын
Dommage de ne pas parler du site de la sainte victoire avec les barrages Bimont et Zola.
@RayCharles4443 жыл бұрын
My family and I are looking to stay in southern France for several days and take day trips out to Montpelier, Marseille and maybe some other citiies. Would you all think Avignon or Aix might be a better base camp? Thanks in advance!
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
They are both good, but if by train, Avignon has slightly better service. I have lots of videos about both, Avignon: kzbin.info/aero/PLke86NFI6R8yvfGh3WYY8Xc6GwGrLVRxl and Aix, with Marseilles, kzbin.info/aero/PLke86NFI6R8xJ8C3hbjW3hblCMZE0ZRzi
@RayCharles4443 жыл бұрын
@@denniscallan Thanks so much! It's surreal to get a reply from you, all your videos are incredible!
@winghoh12715 жыл бұрын
Stayed a few days in Aix Sept 2013 and took a side trip to Marseille by train.
@aphrabenn32333 жыл бұрын
What about la Saints Victoire, le Pavilion Vendôme, le Jas de Bouffand...?
@Agoateeman6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. It gives me what the travel guides and online sites do not. Shame that the city seems to be peppered with graffiti all over. Senseless narcissism that we all have to unfortunately bare witness to. It is here too in America.
@highergroundsurleshauteurs26473 жыл бұрын
I missed my city
@sicariu68753 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@whiss22233 жыл бұрын
the report dates from when because aix en provence has changed a lot
@keithjones66596 жыл бұрын
Great video Dennis. When was this shot ?
@denniscallan6 жыл бұрын
two different visits, late October.
@jenlee15445 жыл бұрын
I will visit next month!!! Cant wait!!
@jenlee15445 жыл бұрын
denniscallan hey, is the lavenders are blooming on may? Thank you so much your video too much helpful
@drsamolo48763 жыл бұрын
Hi! I can tell most of the footage was shot around 2005/2007.. Aix is quite different now, despite it still has the same energy.
@nyartist5 жыл бұрын
Dennis I would love to share this video with some of my Aix lovers.. OK?
@denniscallan5 жыл бұрын
Everyone is always welcome to link to my videos and share, but not download and take them to share as your movie.
@pipmitchell70593 жыл бұрын
flâner: to stroll flânerie: a stroll flâneur: a guy who strolls / is strolling flâneuse: a woman who strolls / is strolling
@anthonydavid20523 жыл бұрын
Hello, I’m currently in Aix (for 15 years..). But with some city urbanization changement, I would love to know when was the documentary was filming ? Because some part of the city has changed a bit.. like la Fontaine de la rotonde, or the Cours Mirabeau. Is anyone could help me ?
@denniscallan3 жыл бұрын
mostly in 2018
@ivanchapus1824 Жыл бұрын
Nice video but why always playing accordion waltz on every single documentary about France ??
@denniscallan Жыл бұрын
it is not on EVERY video, but maybe a bit often, I do like Musette accordion, thanks for the comment
@kamilyadjaouani6066 жыл бұрын
I am was in born and Aix-en-Provence the City is very culture vegetables they is the Sun but i dont like mentality people the life very expensive I love british
@jonnykaykorn30603 жыл бұрын
How is perpignan perceived in France?
@trem8764 жыл бұрын
It looks like Spain to me
@courtcomposer4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Beaune.
@tal52683 жыл бұрын
Food...markets ...food... shops....nothing else🙁an american tourist🤷♀️
@mkruglik39603 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I am afraid to lose forever with the crazy politicians in the countries around the world, but the most people do not care of, because in their heads instead of brain they have sheep's fat in enormous abundance. I can not find other explanations. People of the world, please, do something about it and ASAP, otherwise will be very late! Yours, Marty, who loves this ferry tale very much and want to leave all of it for our children and grandchildren forever.
@r.catania85094 жыл бұрын
Funny thing about that fountain... those don't look like dolphins
@biancavonmuhlendorf26083 жыл бұрын
When you stay in a hotel you do not buy vegetables on a market. Most travel-videos get that wrong.
@mihaibandalac86983 жыл бұрын
Mark Margolis selling bananas at 30:27
@nurettinguzeloglu20605 жыл бұрын
Salut cavabien
@LAtelierDHelene5 жыл бұрын
Interesting movie presenting Aix. But sorry, nobody listens to this kind of music since 1950 ! ;)
@denniscallan5 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the movie, but I must say I do like French accordion music, a la musette...besides it is just in the background to set the mood and scene.
@patrickg87753 жыл бұрын
@@denniscallan 💖 Lovely and I do too !
@gregjohnson7204 жыл бұрын
Pardon but horrible French pronunciation. He should consult a French speaker before finishing the video presentation.
@janetcorey510220 күн бұрын
I love Aix🩷
@nzargaming43344 жыл бұрын
Sarbazani spay AN gaimer
@ronniedelahoussayechauvin67173 жыл бұрын
Never been to France
@abdelkrim.belhachemi40855 жыл бұрын
C normal que 99% des commentaire sont anglais
@petlamb81113 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Aix. Don't ever go there it's so overhyped
@marieconstant64524 жыл бұрын
YES YES I KNOWS BEFORE SAW THOSE YEARS = DOCTOR PASTOR BOB SMITH GOES TO ST MARC = LIBRARY BOOK LOST..REVELATION CA QUI POU YON MOUNE LAVALAS PA CAPAB BROTELI ...THAT WAS FOR HIM AGONOMIES CONTINUE
@tatiumdubois53363 жыл бұрын
Marre de tous ses anglais etc. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
@cecilevalensi33073 жыл бұрын
Tous ces anglais* si tu veux que des français écris mieux en français haha 😂 je rigole bien sûr ! Passe une excellente journée