Royal Mirabeau

... Irish” pub. There was one positive, which was worth the poor food and service. Like every brasserie along Cours Mirabeau, the people-watching opportunities were, thus-far, unrivaled—this appears to be the main selling feature at the ...

... very powerful in the veg. market. Highlights: Lucy read to me about a scandalous murder that took place on the Cours Mirabeau and then bought me a Provencal treat called calisson d'Aix. They are diamond shaped, made mostly of sweetened almond paste and ...

... the car off at about 7pm, as we had to drive around looking for petrol and we also looked for accommodation. We decided on Hotel Mirabeau (49 euro) which is actually quite a walk from the old city - but is number 89 from the train station. The lady was ...

... of Monte Cristo'. Perched on the tiny island of If, the most famous resident of this 16th-century castle-turned-prison is Mirabeau, the hero of the French Revolution. The castle's cells are always popular with visitors, while the island itself also offers ...