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Arles

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Type of sights

Old town / World heritage site

 
 

Name and address

Arles

FR-13200 Arles

GEO-data

Geodetic coordinates

43.677466 4.626988

Elevation

28 m

Communication

Place de la République, à Arles
Place de la République, à Arles
Blick vom Ufer der Rhone auf Arles-Provence
Blick vom Ufer der Rhone auf Arles-Provence
Arles-Provence
Arles-Provence
Arles, röm. Arena, von Nord
Arles, röm. Arena, von Nord

Arles is a town in the Provence in the southeast of France. Remote, uneventful, but definitely no waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture. The museums are small, but have some interested artifacts. Unfortunately there are no Van Goghs to be found in the city, despite the fact that his residence in Arles was his most productive. Chico Bouchiki, co-founder of the gypsy kings, as well as the rest of the band, is from Arles. Take a lazy stroll along the Rhône, dip into a café and continue strolling. Arles is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

See

Historical centre
  • Arènes d'Arles (Roman ampthitheatre). was built in the first or second century B.C. houses Corridas at Easter and the Rice Festa in September. Throughout the summer there are various courses camarguaises (bloodless bullfighting). (updated Jun 2015)
  • Théatre Antique d'Arles (Classical theater). 10:00 to 18:00 except Tuesday. It was built at the end of 1st century BC. €8 (free every first Sunday of the month and for children up to 18). (updated Jun 2015)
  • Cryptoportiques Wikipedia Icon (Cryptoporticos) (Place de la Republic and Place du Forum). Now completely underground, the cryptoporticos, a semi-subterranean gallery, was a sort of a base for the Roman Wikivoyage Icon Forum in Arles. It was built at the end of 1st century BC. The current structure has a horseshoe form. The entrance is located inside the Hôtel de Ville d'Arles (aka Mairie d'Arles). (updated Jun 2015)
  • Thermes de Constantin. The remains of the Roman baths (updated Jun 2015)
  • Cathédrale Saint-Trophime (Church of Saint Trophime). A church in Romanesque style built in XIIth century. Besides the church there is a quite remarkable cloister. (updated Jun 2015)
  • Espace Van Gogh (Médiathèque & Bibliothèque Municipale), Place Docteur Félix Rey,  +33 490 493939. A former hospital with a courtyard where Van Gogh was kept under medical treatment. (updated Jun 2015)
Out of historical centre
  • Alycamps. An ancient burial site and early Christian cemetery. Eglise Saint Honorat is at the SE end of the place. (updated Jun 2015)
  • Pont de Langlois (Pont Van Gogh) (quite a bit out of the city centre). It was the subject of several paintings by Vincent van Gogh. (updated Jun 2015)
Museums

Do

The Market and definitely think about researching for expositions and other events of the sort.

Sleep

Inside the range of 4 km:

  •   Chambres dʹhôtes LʹAtelier du Midi, 1 rue du Sauvage, Arles, PC IV

    "... Yes, we have a lockable bicycle garage in our own house where our personal bicycles are also stored which are also expensive and we receive a lot of tourists who do the VIA RHÔNA with bicycles."

  •   Hôtel du Musée, 11 Rue Du Grand Prieuré, Arles, PC VI
  •   Chambre dʹhôtes B&B La Vagabonde, 8 rue Laurent Bonnemant, Arles, PC V

    "... here is what we propose to house the bicycles:
    It's an awning in our walled garden. The entrance to the garden is only through the hall of our house and is separated by two lockable doors.
    1 the door of the house
    2 the garden door which is accessed through the hall."

  •   Hôtel Acacias, 2 Rue de la Cavalerie, Arles, PC VI - VII

    "... We have a closed garage available for our customers' bicycles, accessible only with the presence of a member of the team. The garage is completely closed from 8:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., you must ensure your arrival and departure times. Please note, we do not have sockets in the garage, the batteries of the electric bikes must be charged in the room."

  •   Chambre dʹhôtes Arles au Vert, 18 rue Antoine Talon, Arles, PC V - VI

    Closed shelter, closed courtyard.

  •   Arles Plaza, 45 Avenue Sadi Carnot, Arles, PC V - VIII

    "... We have a closed garage for travelers by bicycle. The keys can be collected at reception upon your arrival."

  •   Chambres dʹhôtes Mas de Margaillan, 215 chemin de Margaillan, Arles, PC VII - VIII

    Shelter or closed courtyard.

Useful

Inside the range of 4 km:

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