Aix-en-Provence

American

[ek-sahn-praw-vahns, ayks-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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For the day ahead, central bank chiefs Christine Lagarde and Andrew Bailey are set to speak at an economic forum in Aix-en-Provence, France.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

In a statement, Aix-en-Provence chief prosecutor Jean-Luc Blachon said that Tuesday's arrests were the result of investigations carried out over recent months, and that police were examining "several spots in the area".

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025

First seen at the Aix-en-Provence festival in France in 2021, it is now receiving its U.S. premiere in San Francisco beginning June 1.

From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024

In 1839 he was born at Aix-en-Provence, and for forty years he painted patiently in the manner of his master Pissarro.

From Art by Clive Bell

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