Aix-en-Provence

American

[ek-sahn-praw-vahns, eyks-ahn-pruh-vahns] / ɛk sɑ̃ prɔˈvɑ̃s, ˈeɪks ɑn prəˈvɑns /

noun

a city in SE France, N of Marseilles.

Aix-en-Provence British

/ ɛksɑ̃prɔvɑ̃s /

noun

Also called: Aix. a city and spa in SE France: the medieval capital of Provence. Pop: 134 222 (1999)

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But for smaller companies like Gojob, a temporary recruitment specialist using AI solutions with a research laboratory in Aix-en-Provence, finding top-notch engineers can still prove difficult.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The Aix-en-Provence Appeals Court will examine the police officer's appeal contesting his detention on August 3.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023

Her latest opera, “Innocence,” was first seen at the 2021 Aix-en-Provence Festival.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

After beating Riske-Amritraj, Andreeva revealed she had messaged 36-year-old Murray to congratulate him on winning the recent ATP Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence.

From BBC • May 30, 2023

There is, however, another example at Le Puy and another at Aix-en-Provence.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

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