We left beautiful Merligen Switzerland and drove down the Swiss Alps and crossed into France (no customs again). We then skirted around the French Alps, down the countryside to the Mediterranean climate of Aix-en-Provence. It was a 7 hour drive with €50 in road tolls.
Aix-en-Provence was founded by the Romans in 175 BC and was in Spain’s control until the 1400’s when it became part of France. It’s quite a lovely spot!
We arrived in lovely Aix-en-Provence and checked into out Airbnb. It’s outside of town and definitely has a Tuscan feel to it. The outdoor space is wonderful, so we enjoyed a salad on the patio. Quite nice weather!
Today we visited the historic city center and Several farmers markets. The neighboring shops are quite upscale. The Patisseries, Boulangeries, Boucheries and Bistros are without compare. I’ll say this about that, the French know food!
After the trip to the historic city center we ate lunch Al Fresco on the patio and walked the backroads through the vineyards and olive groves. Great walking area, so peaceful and quiet!
On to Marseilles tomorrow,
Au revoir 
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