Compared with its famous neighbour Marseilles, Aix isn't exactly cheap where eating out is concerned, but it can be worth paying that little bit more for a taste of the towns old-world charm - the perfect accompaniment to a host of carefully composed menus offering a wide range of exquisitely prepared dishes. Aix boasts an impressive number of restaurants, either tucked away in the shade of narrow streets or more prominently positioned in the better-known squares, which offer cuisine from places as far-flung as Asia, the Orient, South America and of course, Provence. In addition, the enchanting setting of Aixs Sainte-Victoire mountain - which was painter Cézannes main source of inspiration - provides a stunning backdrop to good local fare served in friendly surroundings.
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