La Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Aix-en-Provence, France 13100
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La Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is the center of beauty and history in Aix-en-Provence. It is flanked by the many architectural wonders that were built around the mid 1600s. It includes the La Tour de l'Horloge or Clock Tower with its original structure built in 1510. The tower itself underwent many changes and additions and served also as a military outpost. It is fitted both a bell and a modern astronomical clock and four imposing wooden figurines depicting each sesaon. At the foot of the tower lies the city hall or L’hôtel de Ville. This classic building overlooks the the square and till date is the center of city's activities such as flower markets, parades and feasts. Lastly, the square is adorned with the La Fontaine de l'Hôtel de Ville sculpted by Jean Chastel Pancras that marks the exquisite beauty of the era. Altogether this town square continues to be the heart of the magic and a must see in Aix-en-Provence.