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Pavillon de Vendome

13 rue de la Molle, 13100, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The park outside of the Pavillon de Vendome is very charming and a wonderful place to relax and observe both locals and tourists, perhaps the nicest park in Aix. You can enter the Pavillon for a view of 19th century villa with period accoutrements. There are a few signposted descriptions, but unless you have a passion for villas, most of... More

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Perhaps less dramatic than the guides suggest, but attractive, and set in a nice peaceful garden, not far from the town centre. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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The Pavillon de Vendôme built by the Duke of Vendôme who was the grandson of Henri IV. The story behind this country “folly,” built in 1665, is based on his love story. Apparently, the widow Duke fell passionately in love with the widow Lucrèce de Forbin Sollies (a.k.a. La Belle du Canet), and he built this remote rendezvous retreat as... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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