Hotel de France in Aix en Provence is the perfect location for first time visitors to Aix en Provence, We booked a Prestige room, and we were very pleased with the large room size, king bed, beautiful view of the small fountain below, and the tall ceilings and windows. The room decor and bathrooms are modern and clean. The windows are well-insulated, and we did not experience any excessive street noise from the restaurants below at night. The hotel’s breakfast buffet was superb and very convenient. We had a small issue with our tv when we checked it, but it was quickly fixed by friendly staff members. The soft church bells of Saint Esprit were our alarm clock each morning. You can easily walk to the Cours Mirabeau, cafés, fountains, shopping, and markets from Hotel de France.