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A little of History
Rome of to intervene against True Salyens second time to protect
Massalia in 125 Before J.C.
The sensational victory of Entremont allowed Rome to establish
Provincia Romana, province which looked like on the geographic plan
in Italy.
It is in this historic context that Aix ( Aquae Sextiae) was based
in 125 before JC thanks to its thermal springs very appreciated
by Romans.
The end of the presence Gallo-romaine plunged Aix in Provence for
a long period of obscurantism the end of which constitutes Saracens'
departure.
Aix was the place of residence of Kings de Provence then Burgundy,
the last pretender of which was Charles the Bold. The death of Charles
the Bold in front of the seat of Nancy in 1477, was the end of the
realm of Burgundy
( Lotharingie Kingdome) who was connected in France.
In 1409 Aix its university the excellent reputation of which continues
nowadays.
In 1501 was inaugurated the parliament of Provence indisputable
political act which underlines the fastening of Aix with France.
Aix lifted up himself against Mazarin then known of periods very
shady during the revolution. (Arrest of the admiral of the fleet
and all his state chief warrant officer, in 1792.)
In 19 ° century it found his reappointed by Cézanne,
one of fathers of the impressionism. In this time Aix in Provence
shone by its cultural and artistic activity
Nowadays Aix En Provence stays the Capital of Provence in the rich
artistic and cultural patrimony.
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