T (Todd) and I have created a fun little Parkour circuit around our neighborhood in downtown Aix. Parkour is gymnastic movement in an urban environment. We have found wall walks, gaps and of course buildering. The most infamous gap is the Roi Reni Fountain Gap. This is a “step-up” gap meaning that your landing is higher than your take off. To clear the Roi Reni Fountain Gap you must run full speed at the rim of the fountain pool, then jump onto the narrow rim and spring upwards to clear the water. When you arrive at the center piece of the fountain you must target your feet perfectly on a narrow ledge and when you arrive squeeze the base of the statue to prevent from falling backwards into the water. This gap has seen much carnage and if you do make the jump, getting off is almost as much fun.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Digital cameras make flash photography so easy.
CLIMBING / PARKOUR
- If you find yourself in Aix-en- Provence don’t forget to do the Roi Reni Fountain gap. Best done on a busy day with many tourist flocking around.
TRAVEL
- Refer to the Aix-en-Provence post.
