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Hotel de Ville
The town hall for Aix with a nice square, fountain and granary
The town hall or 'Hotel de Ville' in Aix en Provence originally dates back to the fourteenth century, with two subsequent building phases taking place in 1655 and 1678.
The building, attached to a large clock tower, houses the portraits of many Counts of Provence and Kings of France.
The fountain in the square outside was built in 1755 and is topped with a Roman column. It acts as the centrepiece to the square where many people come to the market or just to watch the world go by.
The granary is a large and imposing building which was built in 1754 and has a large triangular-framed carving depicting a man and a woman who signify the Durance and Rhone rivers and the benefits of their life giving waters.
The square is home to a few cafes and restaurants making it a nice spot to stop off for a coffee or a bite to eat.
