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Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge)

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Iconic monument of the city

The central clock in Aix en Provence is an iconic monument of the city. It's next to the town hall which is crowned by a bell and a wrought iron top which keeps it still during the strong winds which occur. There is a small balcony just below the clock but you can no longer visit it to see the sights of the city. The Astronomical Clock dates back to 1661 and is decorated with four wooden statues which represent the seasons of the year. During each season, a metal plate turns and the statues come out and face the tower. The town hall is right next door and the plaza is a popular place to have a

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The central clock in Aix en Provence is...

L’horloge centrale d’Aix en Provence est...

L’horloge centrale d’Aix en Provence est un monument emblématique du vieux centre. Elle se trouve a coté de l’hôtel de ville, dominée par une cloche, et refermée par une cime de fer forgé, qui empêche la cloche de trop bouger si le fort mistral souffle sur la ville. Il y a un petit balcon juste en dessous de l’horloge mais on ne peut plus y monter pour voir la vue sur la ville. L’horloge astronomique date de 1661 et a a l’intérieur quatre statues en bois qui représentent les saisons de l’année. A chaque saison, une plaque de métal fait bouger les statues pour que le bon bonhomme sorte sur la façade de la tour. A coté on a la mairie et la place, qui est superbe, est l’une des plus populaires pour boire un verre en terrasse.
The central clock in Aix en Provence is a landmark in the old center. It is located next to the town hall, dominated by a bell, and closed by a top wrought iron bell that prevents excessive movement if the strong mistral blew into town. There is a small balcony just below the clock, but we can not go up to see the view of the city. The astronomical clock dates from 1661 and inside aa four wooden statues representing the seasons of the year. Every season, a metal plate is moving statues for the good guy so on the front of the tower. Beside it was the mayor and the square, which is beautiful, is one of the most popular drinks on the terrace.
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