Welcome to Aix-en-Provence – or as the locals call it, just “Aix” (pronounced like “ex,” as in exquisite, expensive, or ex-partner you wish you’d taken to France). If you’ve ever dreamt of sipping wine under plane trees while pretending you understand Cézanne, this is your spot.
🕰️ A Brief (and Not Boring) History
Right, quick time-travel back to 123 BC. A Roman fella called Sextius Calvinus rocked up, found some hot springs, and said, “Let’s build a spa town!” Thus, Aquae Sextiae was born. (Yes, it sounds like “sexy water,” and no, that’s not a coincidence.)
Fast forward a few centuries: in the Middle Ages, Aix got all fancy and became the capital of Provence. Aristocrats moved in, built lush mansions, and spent a lot of time arguing about art and olives. Then France went full revolution, but don’t worry—Aix kept its good looks.
Today, it’s all sunshine, students, and Cézanne worship. Oh, and fountains. So. Many. Fountains.
⛲ Fountains Galore
Aix is literally obsessed with fountains. They’re everywhere.
Most famous ones: La Rotonde (big and bossy), Four Dolphins (cute and baroque), and Mossy Fountain (yes, it’s covered in actual moss. It’s a thing).
Make sure you foind time to check out the following:-
🏛 Cours Mirabeau
The Champs-Élysées of Provence—minus the Paris attitude.
Huge plane trees, bubbling fountains, and cafés so chic they make your wallet tremble.
Grab a coffee at Les Deux Garçons and try not to spill it pretending you’re Cézanne.
🏘 Old Town (Vieil Aix)
Cobbled lanes, pastel shutters, and squares full of boulangères selling pastries you don’t need but will eat.
Every turn looks like the set of a period drama. Bring your best strut.
🍷 Tips for the Perfect Weekend
Market Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays = sensory overload in the best way. Cheese, lavender, olives, soap—you’ll be drunk on joy (and maybe rosé).
Local Treats: Try calissons – weirdly shaped almond sweets. You’ll either love them or politely nod while chewing and wondering why it tastes like floral marzipan.
This is the first joint event between Aix HHH and Riviera HHH!
Given our great cooperation during the Marseille weekend in 2022 we are now doing an official event.
🧭 Top Sights
AKA: What You Should try to see in between the Hashing/drinking/eating.
⛪ Saint-Sauveur Cathedral
Bit of a mash-up, this one—Romanesque, Gothic, and a touch of Baroque. It’s like architectural tapas.
Highlights: ancient baptistery, stunning triptychs, and cool shade for when the Provençal sun is trying to roast you.
🎨 Atelier Cézanne
Paul Cézanne’s actual studio. Yes, the Cézanne.
Still filled with his stuff—bottles, skulls (yes, really), brushes, and that wild creative energy.
You’ll feel cleverer just by standing in it.
🖼 Musée Granet
Small but mighty art museum. Includes works by Cézanne, Rembrandt, and a sneaky Picasso or two.
Air-conditioned and cultural—ideal post-lunch nap spot (er, we mean, intellectual enrichment space).
💦 Thermes Sextius
Fancy spa built on ancient Roman baths.
Treat yourself to a massage and pretend you’re a toga-wearing noble. Bliss.
🏛 Pavillon de Vendôme
17th-century bling mansion with gardens that scream “picnic with wine.”
Now does art exhibitions, and occasionally weddings for people with very good taste and very big budgets.
Stay in an Aix-en-Provence Hotel, two runs/walks and Saturday evening meetup/meal.
Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful town in the south of France, known for its sunshine, fountains, and relaxed way of life. It’s just 30 minutes north of Marseille and not far from the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a great place to stay if you want to explore Provence—famous for lavender fields, small villages, and good food.
Aix is also a university city, giving it a youthful energy that contrasts beautifully with its historical backdrop. The city hosts festivals year-round, from classical music to contemporary art, making it a vibrant cultural hub.
We do our best to keep you safe but you are responsible to use your own personal judgment as ability varies.
| Hash Name | Kennel | I think I am a ... |
| Butt Plug | West London | Walker |
| Buns | Riviera | Runner |
| C*ntour | LH3 | Runner |
| Cumalot | RHHH | Runner |
| Flash Princess | Lyon/Paris | Runner |
| Heavy Pants | City hash | Runner |
| Hidden Asset | Lyon H3 | Runner |
| Humps | City H3 | Runner |
| I Like Your Boobs | Heraultics H32 | Walker |
| Jobsworth | Riviera HHH | Runner |
| Just Nadège | Lyoy H3 | Runner |
| Last Tango | LH3 | Walker |
| Lindner | Aix-en-Provence Hash House Harriers | Runner |
| Mad Cow | West London H3 | Walker |
| Minge & Tonic | West London H3 | Runner |
| Ooz 'Ee | Aix-en-Provence Hash House Harriers | Runner |
| Pilchard | Riviera | Runner |
| Rollback | West London | Runner |
| Sadist | RivieraHHH | Walker |
| Sir Higgins | Brussels Manneke Piss H3 | Walker |
| Slack | Fontainebleau FR | Walker |
| SMT | riviera hhh | Runner |
RIVIERA HASH HOUSE HARRIERS - AIX Away Weekend
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“Je m’inscris pour participer à un événement de hachage organisé par les Riviera Hash House Harriers. Les activités associées à cet événement impliquent la consommation de boissons alcoolisées, la course, la marche, la montée d’escaliers et de surfaces inégales, ainsi qu’un plaisir et des festivités prolongés, qui peuvent parfois comporter des risques substantiels de blessures, de dommages matériels et d’autres dangers liés à la participation à l’événement. Les dangers propres à de telles activités comprennent, sans s’y limiter : l’hypothermie, la noyade, les os brisés, les taches indésirables, les foulures, les entorses, les contusions, les traumatismes fécaux, les commotions cérébrales, les blessures ressenties, les blessures réelles, les crises cardiaques, les coupures, les abrasions, les brûlures, les chocs électriques, le dégoût, l’empoisonnement, la perte du partenaire sexuel, la vadrouille et les traumatismes contondants. Les participants en état d’ébriété courent également le risque d’être incarcérés, de subir une honte publique, d’être tatoués, de contracter diverses formes de maladies sexuellement transmissibles et de subir une grossesse non désirée.”
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