Word: aix
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...newly retired baby boomers don't entirely ignore the bright lights of the city. They have a pied-a-terre in Paris, a three-hour train ride away, and frequently visit Aix-en-Provence, an hour's drive over the Luberon Mountains...
...ancient city of Aix-en-Provence, with its university and 137,000 residents, has long been associated with artists, most notably Impressionist Paul Cezanne. The Cours Mirabeau, the city's main street, is a delightful tunnel of greenery featuring sprawling plane trees and elegant mansions. Anderson and Strait enjoy walking the maze of back alleys that wind through markets, past historical monuments, artisan boutiques, art galleries and art-supply stores. "The city has a movement and lifestyle that is a great counterpoint to our somewhat isolated home," says Strait...
...Aix also provides a base for exploring the Mediterranean, lower Alps and Provencal countryside. Retirees flock to Aix in part because of the pleasant climate but also because there are two hospitals and 23 medical centers. There are also 10 tennis clubs, five golf courses and eight riding stables in the vicinity, as well as the recently renovated Thermes Sextius spa, located above the excavated foundation of the old Roman baths. An "olive-tree route" guides visitors to mills and presses at some of the area's 5,435 olive producers...
...sharpen her playing abilities, Feaster decided to spend the WNBA off-season playing in France, along with her husband, former N.C. State forward Danny Strong. At Aix-en-Provence of the Ligue fminine de Basket (LFB), she led her team in scoring and was selected to play in an all-star game matching international stars with French-born players. She even won the three-point contest held at halftime of the event...