Rue Gaston-de-Saporta, Pedestrian street in central Aix-en-Provence, France.
The street extends through the old town with limestone buildings on both sides, featuring traditional shuttered windows and ornate doorways.
The street contains the Hotel Maynier d'Oppède, constructed in 1757 by architects Georges Vallon and André Chastel following classical French design principles.
Several art galleries occupy the ground floors of historic mansions, presenting contemporary works alongside traditional Provençal art collections.
The street connects Place de l'Université to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, providing direct access to numerous shops and restaurants.
Twenty-six certified addresses line this limestone-paved street, each building constructed from the golden-colored stone extracted from local quarries.
Location: Aix-en-Provence
Shares border with: Place des Martyrs de la Résistance
GPS coordinates: 43.53097,5.44743
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:35
The Cours Mirabeau and Renaissance fountains define Aix-en-Provence's center. Notable structures include Saint-Sauveur Cathedral and Hôtel de Caumont. The landscape features Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Valensole lavender fields. The old town contains narrow streets, mansions, and markets. Museums display art from classical to modern periods, including works by Cézanne and Vasarely.
Cathedral of the Holy Saviour
110 m
Hôtel Boyer de Fonscolombe
55 m
Aix-en-Provence town hall
130 m
Cloître de Saint-Sauveur d'Aix-en-Provence
70 m
Palais de l'archevêché d'Aix-en-Provence
70 m
Halle aux grains d'Aix-en-Provence
160 m
Musée du Vieil-Aix
9 m
Hôtel d'Estienne-de-Saint-Jean
8 m
Théâtre de l'Archevêché
96 m
Hôtel de Châteaurenard
3 m
Hôtel Maynier d'Oppède
51 m
Fontaine de l'Hotel de Ville
128 m
Faculté de droit d'Aix-en-Provence
90 m
Hôtel d'Oraison
111 m
Hôtel de Venel
99 m
Maison, 6 rue Littera
53 m
Hôtel de Littera
53 m
Hôtel d'Aiguines
186 m
Chapelle des pénitents bleus
85 m
Hôtel Adanson
99 m
Immeuble, 2 rue des Brémondis
40 m
Hôtel de Pontevès
129 m
Mur romain
75 m
Maison, 15 rue du Puits-Neuf
153 m
Immeuble, 8, place des Cardeurs
86 m
Maison, 2 rue Littera (Aix-en-Provence)
30 m
Aix-en-Provence clock tower
99 m
Maison, 1 rue Adanson
47 mReviews
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