Does anyone have information on the markets in and around Aix? Looking for small items, candlesticks, pottery etc. What about food?

Oh, I guess there are no Aix-perts out there.<BR><BR>Sorry. Couldn't resist.

The only great restaurant in Aix is "Clos de Violette" very expensive but wonderful food, sorry I can't help with the markets. I uaually hit the huge Sunday one at Ile sur la Sorge

The Saturday morning market in Aix has an antiques area... you can probably find lots of small items there.<BR><BR>The Clos de la Violette is superb... reserve in the garden if the weather is nice.<BR>10, avenue Violette Tel: 04 42 23 30 71<BR>email: [email protected]<BR>Another very nice restaurant is:<BR>l'Aixquis<BR>Not far from the fountain on the Cours Mirabeau. Lovely setting, very good food - regional.<BR>Dress - Casual<BR>22, rue Victor Leydet Tel: 04 42 27 76 16 <BR>email: [email protected] www.aixquis.com<BR><BR>PB<BR><BR><BR>

I've stayed in Aix many times and love the market, which takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There is always a section devoted to antiques/bric-a-brac. I also enjoy visiting the depot-vente in the Avenue des Belges, which is only a couple of minutes walk from the tourist office and right across from the main Post Office. The depot-vente is in a huge, underground garage and takes items on consignment and from house clearance. As regards a restaurant, we love "Le Poivre d'Ane" at 7, rue de al Couronne. This is in the old town, a 4 minute walk from the Cours Mirabeau. They are closed Sunday and Monday and only open for dinner. Reservations are a good idea and theirphone no. is 0442-93.45.56. You'll need the code for France first. We'll be back in Aix for three nights next month.

Hi! We had our best meal at Le Forum...not one of the expensive restaurants..but the food was delicious. It is in the old town.